Israeli occupiers begin moving into new illegal settlement in occupied West Bank
Plan to establish 19 new illegal settlements in West Bank underway as Netanyahu approves reconstruction…
Israeli occupiers begin moving into new illegal settlement in occupied West Bank
Plan to establish 19 new illegal settlements in West Bank underway as Netanyahu approves reconstruction in Rafah A view of Israeli settlements in West Bank. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli occupiers began moving Sunday into the newly established illegal settlement of Emek Dotan, built on Palestinian land in the town of Arraba, west of Jenin in the northern…
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of weapons smuggling, calls allegation ‘baseless’
Information ministry says Afghan soil remains a hub for sophisticated weapons and terrorist groups targeting Pakistan Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman. PHOTO: FILE The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday rejected the Afghan Taliban government’s claim that weapons were being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan for “subversive activities”, calling the allegation “frivolous, baseless and contrary…
Jamal Syed sets ultra-running record
Pakistani ultra-runner Jamal Syed has completed a gruelling 275 kilometre run from K2 base camp to Skardu in 74 hours, setting a national record and highlighting the country’s potential for adventure sports and sports tourism. Jamal, a Backyard Ultra Asia Champion and three-time Pakistan national champion, completed the demanding journey in a single continuous effort,…
US firms back 80/20 EPZ rule
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) condition to halt the sale of 20% of production by factories running in the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in the local market may adversely impact the global textile circular…
Gallants clinch maiden LPL title
Galle Gallants produced a disciplined bowling performance before completing a composed chase to beat Jaffna Kings by five wickets and claim their maiden Lanka Premier League (LPL) title at the R Premadasa Stadium. The low-scoring final saw Gallants dismiss Jaffna for 123 before reaching their target with 25 balls to spare. Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga were the architects of the victory,…
Makkah defence pact ‘purely defensive’, not targeted at any country: Dar
DPM says accord does not ‘replace’ any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements between the three countries Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and PM Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. — SAUDI PRESS AGENCY Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said…
Pak-Germany trade gap under focus
LCCI delegation seeks joint ventures, investment from European industrial powerhouse LAHORE: A Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation has visited Germany to explore new avenues for trade and investment, with the LCCI president stressing that the existing trade volume between the two countries does not reflect the true potential of the relationship. The delegation,…
Hesson arrives in Multan as Champions Cup begins World Cup build-up
Pakistan’s white-ball coach meets four-team coaching staff ahead of August 11-18 event Mike Hesson begins Pakistan’s World Cup planning with Champions Cup coaches in Multan Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson arrived in Multan on Sunday and met the coaching staff of the four teams competing in the National Champions Cup with the domestic tournament…
Zubair crowned Tekken 8 world champion at Esports World Cup
Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair was crowned Tekken 8 world champion after defeating South Korea’s LowHigh 5-0 in the grand final of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris. Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair was crowned Tekken 8 world champion after defeating South Korea’s LowHigh 5-0 in the grand final of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris on…
Defence accord draws cross-party praise
ISLAMABAD: The political leadership on Saturday rallied behind the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as they welcomed the trilateral pact and urged other Islamic states to join the emerging framework. The endorsement came as PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hailed the accord as a milestone in Pakistan’s history, while Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman…
