Jirga in Kurram turns violent, TTP infighting kills 19 JuA fighters and three TTP members A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE Over a dozen terrorists were killed in deadly clashes between the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its breakaway faction TTP-Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA) as tensions came to a boil between the commanders from…
US president is accompanied by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk to attend business summit with Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China on May 13, 2026. Photo: Reuters United States President Donald Trump landed in…
KSE-100 loses 1,085 points on worries higher borrowing costs may hit corporate profits KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Tuesday’s session on a negative note as a 100-basis-point policy rate hike weighed on investor sentiment, who were worried that the central bank’s monetary tightening would dent business activities. During the trading session, the benchmark…
LONDON: The Dallas Mavericks are “parting ways” with head coach Jason Kidd in a decision agreed by both parties, the NBA team said Tuesday. “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd,” an article posted on the team’s website said. “The organization will immediately…
CDF Asim Munir to also attend talks; Iran says will seek implementation of ceasefire’s terms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sets off for Switzerland to attend US-Iran talks, June 21. PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Switzerland on Saturday night to attend technical-level talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for tomorrow in Burgenstock…
Nearly 3,000 rat-bite cases were reported at the Lady Reading Hospital in three months Residents across more than 50 localities report daily rat bites as poor sanitation and a lack of control measures fuel a mounting public health crisis. PHOTO: PEXELS PESHAWAR: Eleven-year-old Umair was asleep beside his family in their home in Peshawar’s Gunj…
JD Vance and Bagher Ghalibaf likely to lead their respective delegations once again Pakistan has begun preparations for a likely second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad to end a war that has crippled energy supplies and daily lives in the wider Middle East region, two government sources privy to…
Pope Leo XIV leads a holy Mass in Piazza Bartolo Longo in front of the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, on the first anniversary of his election, in Pompei, Italy, May 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred…
Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara says 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to represent India. Photo: AFP MUMBAI: Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals — and coach Kumar Sangakkara says the 15-year-old is ready to represent India. Sooryavanshi’s 96 runs on Friday in…
Barcelona’s aim of getting to 100 points this season in La Liga was scuppered on Wednesday at Alaves. Photo: AFP LONDON: Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100. Hansi Flick’s side needed to win their remaining…