FLASH FLOODS: Rescue workers assist stranded motorists after heavy monsoon rains inundate roads in Landi Kotal, Khyber district. PHOTO: PPI PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Water levels surged across Pakistan’s major rivers on Monday as heavy monsoon rains swelled flows and officials said upstream spillway releases from Indian dams added to inflows, prompting fresh flood alerts, the operation of…
Both sides agreed to establish an effective mechanism for resolving issues related to Christian personal laws Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting minority rights during a meeting with a delegation representing the Christian community, state broadcaster PTV reported. The delegation met Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Information Minister…
Any deal could mark the first big revenue-sharing pact between a Chinese AI firm and a major US cloud company. The logo of Chinese company Moonshot AI is displayed alongside its Kimi app on a mobile phone, in this illustration picture taken July 24, 2026. REUTERS China’s Moonshot AI is negotiating revenue-sharing agreements with Microsoft…
Tawfieq mosque in Schelle was again targeted with anti-Islam graffiti, Muslim Rights Watch Belgium said The Tawfieq Mosque was targeted twice in a week. PHOTO: ANADOLU A mosque in Belgium was defaced with an anti-Islam message for the second time in 10 days, broadcaster VRT reported on Tuesday. The Tawfieq mosque in the town of…
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have secured direct entry into the knockout stage of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026, with eight teams set to compete for the remaining places in the opening round. The draws and groups for both the men’s and women’s tournaments were announced on Thursday, with cricket…
England’s Jofra Archer during practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, Britain on September 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a “good place” after a succession of career-threatening injuries but said there had been some benefits from lengthy spells on the sidelines. Barbados-born Archer arrived in…
Both reaffirm commitment to cooperation at multilateral fora, including the United Nations Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York on Thursday. Photo: X/ FO China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday lauded Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy, amid ongoing talks between Iran…
Abdul Samad Khan has now entered into a two-year deal with Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK KARACHI: Pakistan football is beginning to show signs of recovery after a decade of administrative turmoil, with young players once again securing opportunities abroad following the Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) elections conducted by FIFA’s Normalisation Committee. Years of internal disputes…
PPP leader says AJK Election Commission played role of Punjab Crime Control Department PPP Central Punjab General Secretary Hassan Murtaza addresses a press conference in Lahore. Photo: Screengrab A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader on Wednesday criticised the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission, saying that it was “equally responsible for facilitating rigging” during…
. ISLAMABAD: Analysts have praised Pakistan’s diplomacy, observing that Islamabad has captured global attention as a centre of peace, showcasing its evolution from military prowess to diplomatic finesse and establishing itself as a mature middle power shaping the international system. Analysts, speaking to various media outlets, noted that the country is drawing global attention and…