Historic handloom tradition now survives through a few remaining artisan families MAKHDOOM PUR PAHORAN: Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Makhdoom Pur Pahoran is an ancient trading and cultural town in Khanewal district whose identity extends far beyond its religious and historical significance. For generations, the town has been renowned for its traditional handlooms, khaddar,…
. Escalation is on the cards in the Middle East as the uneasy ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 seems to be unravelling. Fresh skirmishes have been reported after the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran. In retaliation, the IRGC has pounded American interests in Kuwait and Bahrain with…
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz-i-Aaeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday criticised the decision to declare the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation, urging authorities to resolve political disputes through dialogue and constitutional means rather than coercive measures. The statements came a day after the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government declared JAAC a…
Says agents deceive asylum seekers with UK settlement promises, expresses concern over rising Pakistani asylum claims British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. Photo : Facebook/UK in Pakistan British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Saturday cautioned against agents deceiving asylum seekers with false assurances of United Kingdom settlement and financial gain, stressing that…
KARACHI: Important responsibilities in the board are likely to be assigned to Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez. Officials are not satisfied with the performance of Sarfaraz Ahmed, and a proposal has emerged to appoint the former batter as head coach even before the West Indies tour. If Sarfaraz is given more opportunities, Younis may instead…
A Palestinian man inspects the site of an Israeli strike on a house whose residents were warned to evacuate before the attack, in Zawayda, central Gaza Strip June 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his parents in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of…
Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that…
MUMBAI: India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league. Selectors also fired Suryakumar Yadav as captain following a poor run of form, just three months after he led the country to World Cup glory at…
A postgraduate female doctor was critically injured when an attacker threw acid on her while she was on duty at the surgical ward of Civil Sandeman Hospital, Balochistan’s largest public health facility. The suspect fled the scene but was later killed in an exchange of fire with police, authorities said. According to police, the attack…
Lahore, Murree and G-B on alert as authorities prepare for floods, glacier melt and water hazards Vehicles move along a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab province, Pakistan, August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: Authorities across Punjab and northern areas have intensified preparations ahead of the monsoon season, with…