Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said on Tuesday the recently signed Makkah…
Pakistan's hockey team is set to face arch-rivals India at the Asian Champions Trophy in India's Punjab province on November1, but the country's participation remains subject to government approval. The tournament will be played from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, with the final scheduled for November 5, according to details announced…
FRANKFURT: A Pakistani company has introduced advanced military tents with stealth features for export, drawing strong interest from international buyers and signalling new opportunities for Pakistan’s exports. Showcased at a technical textiles exhibition held in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, the tents are made using high-frequency welded fabric and specialised PVC material capable of…
Series-levelling win over West Indies offers confidence before Headingley challenge Pakistan will look to carry the momentum of their recent series-levelling victory over the West Indies into a demanding three-Test series against England, beginning at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday (today). The match starts at 3pm PST, with both sides seeking consistency after difficult runs…
Health ministry directs hospitals to review fire alarms, firefighting equipment and emergency exit routes Following a tragic fire in the nursery ward of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the Ministry of National Health Services on Friday ordered a comprehensive review of fire safety arrangements at government hospitals across the country. The order came after…
Says terrorism in all its forms constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), describing it as a “heinous and cowardly” assault and calling for those responsible to be brought to…
Pakistan MMA fighter beats Cambodia’s Sopanha Pheng to set semi-final bout with Tajikistan’s Umarov Pakistan’s Asim Khan powered into the men’s Modern -60kg semi-finals at the Asian Games on Sunday, defeating Cambodia’s Sopanha Pheng 3-0 in a commanding quarter-final performance. Khan produced a strong display at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Centre to advance to…
Latest increase takes petrol to Rs331.52 per litre and HSD to Rs378.66 under the new system A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. —FILEPHOTO The federal government on Thursday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs4.40 and Rs3.62 per litre, respectively, for July 24. According to…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson led the chase as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Delhi on Tuesday.Chasing 156, Samson stayed not out on 87 off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and six sixes. He batted through the innings as CSK reached the target in…
Asks authorities, police to strengthen the writ of the government to prevent such cases K-P CM Afridi embraces Ayat Noor’s father during a press conference on August 29, 2026 in Haripur. Photo: Screengrab Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday vowed to give exemplary punishment to those involved in the rape and murder of five-year-old…