Pakistani army soldiers patrol at D Chowk near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A soldier was martyred as security forces killed 14 terrorists in the Naal area of Balochistan’s Basima district in an intelligence-based operation…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreing Minister Ishaq Dar called Somali counterpart for urgent release of Pakistani sailors kidnapped by pirates. PHOTO: FILE Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday sought the early release of seamen held hostage off Somalia during a phone call with his Somalian counterpart Abdisalam Abdi Ali. FM Dar conveyed Pakistan’s “grave” concern…
England captain Ben Stokes in action against New Zealand. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales…
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, center, and teammate De’Aaron Fox helped spark the Spurs over host New York in game three of the NBA Finals. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks’ 13-game win streak with President…
Govt may also allocate Rs3 trillion for defence spending and has finalised Rs50 billion relief for the salaried class The federal government has slashed next fiscal year’s proposed development budget by Rs126 billion, while three provinces, except Balochistan, would freeze their uplift expenses at current levels to create around Rs500 billion worth of fiscal space…
The World Cup will kick off in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and…
The widow of the late Liverpool star Diogo Jota (C) believes he will be front and centre of Andy Robertson’s (L) thoughts when he captains Scotland at the World Cup. Photo: AFP LONDON: Diogo Jota’s widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his “heart”…
ISPR says two sides discuss matters of mutual interest, regional security and defence cooperation Bahrain National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Isa on Tuesday appreciated the Pakistan Army’s role in promoting regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir….
Omar Artan says, despite the circumstances, I am in a positive mood, and I am focused on the next challenges in my refereeing career. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football’s governing body FIFA said on…
Since 2020, 3,000+ workers have excavated the tunnel beneath the 3,528m Zojila Pass near China border An Indian paramilitary personnel stands guard at the Zojila tunnel, India’s longest road tunnel project connecting Jammu and Kashmir state with the Ladakh region on June 9, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in…