Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are both former winners of the European Cup. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two clubs rich in European history, are one step from a first continental final in decades as they meet in the last four of the Europa League. English clubs dominated the European Cup, now…
President says ties with Beijing built on mutual trust PM says China indispensable to world progress President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress of China Cai Dafeng, and China’s envoy cut a cake during a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the…
Indian envoy repeats allegations made by Afghan Taliban regarding an alleged strike on a hospital in Kabul Pakistan’s Counsellor Saima Saleem speaking at the UNSC. PHOTO: X Pakistan on Wednesday hit back at India’s allegations at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Pakistani diplomat Saima Saleem slamming New Delhi as being “a state that…
Release joint statement, say impeachment efforts should follow extensive congressional investigation US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS United States House Democratic leaders said Monday they will vote “present” on a motion to table an impeachment resolution targeting President Donald Trump, arguing that a formal impeachment effort should follow a more extensive…
KARACHI: The global recognition of Pakistan’s recent geopolitical goodwill has undoubtedly elevated the country’s international standing under the current civil-military partnership. However, policymakers must now urgently accelerate efforts to convert these diplomatic triumphs into sustainable economic growth. While analysts are already crunching the numbers on the immediate advantages – such as increased trade with Iran,…
Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella steady Sri Lanka after India’s imposing first innings total Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha (L) watches the ball after playing a shot during the third day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on August 17, 2026, Photo: AFP Sri Lanka fought…
Petroleum minister says PM Shehbaz has personally requested the refineries to provide relief Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik addresses a press conference alongside Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday. SCREENGRAB Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said on Wednesday that refineries had accepted the government’s request for a significant reduction in diesel prices and the Oil…
KARACHI: A Karachi court on Saturday granted the police physical remand of alleged drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky till May 22 in one of the many cases against her. On Tuesday, Karachi police arrested a woman accused of operating one of the city’s most organised narcotics supply networks. The suspect, identified as Anmol alias Pinky, was arrested during a…
Security sources say multiple hideouts were destroyed during intelligence-based operations under ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ Security forces conducted effective intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) over the past two months under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, security sources said on Monday. According to the sources, security forces destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts during the operations in North Waziristan. “Several terrorists were…
. PARIS: French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. The legislation will, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance. The substance could be self-administered or, if the…