Makkah Agreement vision extends beyond Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan: Erdogan
Turkish president says pact built on principle of collective deterrence, open to all peace-seeking regional…
Makkah Agreement vision extends beyond Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan: Erdogan
Turkish president says pact built on principle of collective deterrence, open to all peace-seeking regional states 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 The vision in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement “is not limited” to only…
Imran Khan was not recently taken to PIMS; viral image of him in hospital bed is AI-generated
Rumours circulated on social media about ex-PM’s blood pressure issues, that he was taken to hospital for treatment Fact check: Imran Khan was not recently taken to PIMS; viral image of him in hospital bed is AI-generated Multiple users, a majority of whom appear to be PTI supporters, based on their past posts, have been…
Gold prices continue upward trend as per tola rate rises by Rs4,200
Gold prices continued their upward trend in international and local markets on Wednesday, with the price of gold per tola increasing by Rs4,200. In the international bullion market, the price of gold increased by $42 per ounce, taking the global rate to a new level of $4,415 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and…
Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task
DARWIN: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das “100 percent fit” for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners. Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Das had been sidelined since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. But…
Al-Ittihad book place in AFC Champions League
Netherlands international Steven Bergwijn scored twice inside the opening 38 minutes for Al-Ittihad. Photo: REUTERS ABU DHABI: Former champions, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad booked their place in the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday with a 4-1 playoff win over Al-Jazira from the United Arab Emirates, while Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor won 3-0 against…
PTI cannot distance itself from worker who attacked security forces: Talal Chaudhry
Minister says party must examine how supporters are trained, warning hatred & violence can have dangerous consequences Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry speaking at a press conference. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership could not distance itself from a party worker who attacked security…
Oil refineries urged to swiftly upgrade plants
Under revised policy, govt gives six years for modernisation, offers incentive for early completion A chimney emits fire at the PCK Raffinerie oil refinery in Schwedt/Oder, Germany, March 7, 2022. The company receives crude oil from Russia via the ‘Friendship’ pipeline. Picture taken March 7, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The government has asked oil refineries…
Lahore ready for Pakistan’s biggest taekwondo test
As many as 38 nations, 873 participants to compete in the 8th WT President’s Cup Asian Region KARACHI: Pakistan is set to host one of the biggest international taekwondo competitions in its history, with the 8th World Taekwondo President’s Cup Asian Region scheduled to take place at the Jinnah Sports Complex in Lahore from August…
Sri Lanka announce squad for India Test series
Dhananjaya De Silva will lead a 16-player unit for the opening Test in Galle. Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the first Test of their ICC World Test Championship series against India, with Dhananjaya de Silva leading the side and Kamindu Mendis appointed his deputy. The opening Test will be played in Galle…
July auto sales slow 13%
CONSISTENT GROWTH: “We expect the positive momentum in auto sales to continue in FY27, with double-digit growth supported by the launch of new variants and the entry of new brands in the market,” forecast auto analyst Myesha Sohail. PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: Pakistan’s automobile sales rose around a whopping 80% in July 2026, the first month of…
