WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iran fired missiles at Israel late on Sunday night, the first since a fragile truce went into effect in April, Iranian Revolutionary Guards confirmed. The Guards said that the missile attack on Israel was a “warning” after the Israeli strike on Beirut earlier in the day, threatening wider strikes in the event of new…
An elderly woman casts her vote at a polling station in Gilgit. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD/GILGIT: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged in the lead in the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly elections, as unofficial and incomplete results show the party ahead on 11 of the 24 seats contested in Sunday’s polling. The PPP is followed by…
. GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence service and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least 10 people on Sunday, in the latest episodes of violence despite a months-old truce. Israel and Hamas have traded accusations of near-daily ceasefire violations, keeping the Gaza Strip gripped by bloodshed as progress on permanently ending the war remains stalled….
. KYIV: Russia fired waves of drones and other munitions at Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least five people and damaging a nuclear storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said. Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although its fuel reception building was “partially destroyed”, according to…
. PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance, Muzzammil Aslam, has declared that the province boasts the highest police budget allocation in Pakistan, underscoring the provincial government’s strong commitment to security despite financial constraints. Speaking to the media, Muzzammil Aslam revealed that the K-P police budget constitutes 8.7 per cent of the provincial…
India’s batting depth and the emergence of left-arm spinner Manav Suthar headlined a dominant second day in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, as the hosts tightened their grip on the match. India, resuming on a commanding 368 for three, continued their batting onslaught as Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100) anchored…
Describes Abdul Razzaq Tarakai as ‘precious asset to society’, will honour him with civil award A combination of photos showing Civil Hospital Quetta employee Abdul Razzaq Tarakai and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. Photos: X Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday announced a civil award for Abdul Razzaq Tarakai, an employee of…
Gus Atkinson takes a five-for to seal England’s low-scoring win over New Zealand by 8 wickets at Lord’s. Photo: ICC/FILE Gus Atkinson produced another incisive spell at Lord’s as England completed a comprehensive victory over New Zealand on the fourth morning, though the home side were left with mixed feelings after a match dominated by…
PM Shehbaz pays tribute, says entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces Security forces killed at least 27 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij in a series of intelligence-based operations in the North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal. REUTERS NEW YORK: Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories. The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with…