Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. Photos: Files Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Monday that the government was “actively working” to secure the release of 10 seamen held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship for over a month. The oil tanker Honour 25, sailing under the Somali flag…
US heatwave to push real-feel temperatures up to 46.1 degrees Celsius, raising health risks and straining power grids Visitors of the Washington Monument stand in the line in the shade due to excessive heat in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2026. REUTERS Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern United States from the Midwest on Wednesday,…
Fans praise the singer for urging greater focus on charity and support for the needy during Eidul Azha celebrations In an era where celebrity holiday posts are often dominated by high-fashion photoshoots and carefully curated aesthetic feeds, singer-songwriter Asim Azhar opted for a more grounded and human approach in his Eid post on Instagram. Stepping…
Tyson Fury returned to action with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his latest return to the ring with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday before immediately challenging Anthony Joshua to a ‘Battle of Britain’ super fight. Two-time former world champion Fury,…
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information Three Indian spies were sentenced under the Official Secrets Act after being arrested by security forces for their involvement with India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Security agencies, in an effective intelligence-based operation, had arrested three individuals allegedly involved…
Abhijeet Dipkes says his family, friends feared he could be arrested on his return to India Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holds a copy of “My Autobiography” by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as he leaves an airport in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The founder of India’s viral…
Urges all parties to avoid steps that could undermine recent peace gains. PM Shehbaz calls for restraint, regional peace in in calls with Iranian president, Qatari emir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged restraint and called for the immediate restoration of peace and stability in the region during separate telephone conversations with Iranian President…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chairs video link meeting to finalise cleanliness arrangements across province for Eidul Azha, May 23, 2026. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed deputy commissioners across the province on Tuesday to identify areas lacking access to safe drinking water and immediately submit reports in this regard. Chairing…
LONDON: The race for automatic promotion to the Premier League will go down to the final day of the regular season after second-placed Ipswich were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Southampton on Tuesday that ended the hosts’ bid for a guaranteed return to the top flight. Ipswich’s Wes Burns opened the scoring early…
Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) are facing an acute liquidity crisis as up to Rs107 billion in unpaid price differential claims (PDCs) remains stuck,…