ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across most parts of the country during June and the upcoming three-month period, warning of intensified heatwaves, water shortages, and increased challenges for the agriculture sector. According to the PMD, the country received an average of 22.4 millimetres of rainfall in May…
For nearly six decades, Abdul Jalil stood as a symbol of unwavering support for Pakistan cricket For nearly six decades, one man held the unofficial role of Pakistan’s emotional anchor. While captains came and went and cricket administrators changed with regularity, Abdul Jalil — known around the world as Chacha Cricket — remained a constant…
Most nations consider Israeli settlements there to be illegal under international law An Israeli flag flutters at a new Israeli settlement, behind Palestinians flags near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Jun 1, 2026. Photo: Reuters Israel’s hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements…
Iran’s ambassador to Turkiye says national team scheduled to depart for the Mexican city of Tijuana on June 6 Iran’s national football team players had received Mexican visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. IRIB quoted Iran’s ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh, as saying that the…
Claims of Israeli soldiers vandalising a church are false; the video is AI-generated and shows visual flaws Multiple accounts, including pro-Palestinian and pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, have been sharing a video across social media platforms since June 2, 2026, allegedly showing Israeli soldiers vandalising a church in southern Lebanon. However, the clip…
The 28-year-old has been with Ferrari since 2019 AFP June 03, 2026 1 min read Charles Leclerc has agreed a multi-year extension with his “second family” Ferrari days out from his home Monaco Grand Prix, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been with Ferrari since 2019, winning eight Grand Prix —…
Nepal is often criticised for allowing too many climbers on Everest. Photo: AFP NEPAL: More than one thousand climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest this season, officials said Wednesday, making it the busiest season on record. Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window — a period of stable weather that allows safe…
Muzaffarabad APC backs legislative process, says no compromise on constitutional process for reforms AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore reads out a resolution adopted by consensus during an All Parties Conference held at the Prime Minister’s House in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday. Photo: APP The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Wednesday boycotted an All Parties…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in a thrilling contest. Pakistan will face arch-rivals India in the semi-final on June 5th. Kakamigahara, Japan: In an exciting match of the Under-18 Asia Cup 2026—organized by the Asian Hockey Federation and being played from May 29 to June 6 in Kakamigahara, Japan—Pakistan defeated…
Lawmakers say they will not back budget until Imran Khan is allowed meetings and released Reconciliation efforts between the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and its dissident lawmakers in the provincial assembly have failed, as the disgruntled members have adopted a hardline stance and decided not to support the upcoming budget without prior consultation with PTI founder Imran…