Fire erupts at Khor Fakkan after interception; drone detected near telecom site in Fujairah Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed concern after a missile was intercepted at Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates, injuring four civilians, including three Pakistani nationals. In a post on X, the premier said, “Deeply concerned at the…
Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign…
2,700 infections, including 41 virus-linked deaths, confirmed in last 2 weeks in the occupied territory. PHOTO: AA/FILE SRINAGAR: Coronavirus cases in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) region crossed the 7,000-mark including 94 deaths, officials said on Sunday. As many as 127 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the national…
Major urban centres like Lahore and Faisalabad are facing fears of a surge in HIV/AIDS cases along with neglected regions such as Taunsa. A recent discussion in the Punjab Assembly highlighted an alarming situation in Taunsa where reported cases have triggered concern among lawmakers. Members of the assembly questioned health authorities’ efforts to contain the…
Leeds players celebrate after their dramatic 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over West Ham. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday. Daniel Farke’s side were moments…
Security forces recover six Kalashnikovs, three hand grenades as search operation underway for absconding accomplices Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police have established its first-ever Sniper Squad. PESHAWAR: Six most-wanted terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij were killed on Wednesday in a joint operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and district police in Lower Dir….
Experts say integrated chemical value chain could generate 100,000 jobs, $50b industrial output China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)’s Dalian Petrochemical Corp refinery is seen in Dalian, Liaoning province, China January 22, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Chemical Expo 2026 commenced on Friday, with industry leaders highlighting the sector’s potential to reduce import dependence and…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are quietly but steadily moving towards formalising a new quadrilateral framework, as rapid developments in the Middle East push key regional players to coordinate more closely on diplomacy and security. While officials stopped short of calling it an alliance, the pace and frequency of engagements suggest that the…
PARIS: With Jannik Sinner’s shock French Open exit blowing the men’s draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the opportunity in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic has been stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open but may not get a better chance to add to…
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan after veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim struck a superb century to help the hosts set a daunting 437-run target at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. At stumps on day three, Pakistan were 0/0 in two overs in their second innings, with openers Abdullah Fazal…