Türkiye seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza aid flotilla case

Charges include crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, injury, robbery and hijacking, justice minister says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS Türkiye has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an…

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Govt files fresh review plea against SC order on Imran’s hospital transfer

Petition refiled after registrar’s office raised objections to the earlier review plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad chief commissioner has challenged the Supreme Court’s August 18 order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to a private hospital, arguing that the decision contains apparent legal errors and conflicts with prison rules. The SC had…

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2nd round of CEPA talks with Seoul soon

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan-Korea Trade and Investment Conference was organised in Seoul, bringing together over 170 Pakistani and Korean businessmen and resulting in the signing of six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between companies of the two countries. The conference was held in the backdrop of ongoing negotiations between Pakistan and Korea on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership…

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Hamilton chases eighth F1 title

Hamilton said he was fitter than ever. Photo: AFP NETHERLANDS: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title.  The 41-year-old sits 50 points behind current championship leader Kimi Antonelli but said his Ferrari…

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Ali Ansari says Nadia Khan’s criticism of Sajal’s acting ‘taken out of context’

Actor defends host as ‘spontaneous,’ says reviewing dramas inevitably invites disagreement Actor Ali Ansari in an interview addressed the recent controversy surrounding television host Nadia Khan mocking Sajal Aly’s performance in the drama Zanjeerain. The host, while reviewing episode 18 of the drama, questioned the realism of a scene in which Sajal’s character softly calls out, “Is…

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49 terrorists killed in IBOs in Balochistan, K-P: ISPR

Military says counterterrorism campaign aimed at eliminating Indian proxies, Fitna Al Khwarij and Hindustan networks Security forces, in coordination with police, killed 49 terrorists in a series of “high-tempo” intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan over the past few days, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the military’s media…

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SECP unveils timelines for insurance claims

Motor insurance claims must be decided within five days of receiving the survey report ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new timelines for the settlement of insurance claims to strengthen consumer protection. The proposed Insurance Market Conduct Rules 2026 will apply only to individual insurance policies. In a major step…

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Alcaraz confirms US Open return

He had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the North American hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati Carlos Alcaraz serves as he trains with Holger Rune of Denmark at Real Sociedad Club de Campo on August 20, 2026 in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. Photo: AFP LONDON: Carlos ‌Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at ⁠the…

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Pakistan reaffirms resolve to combat terrorism on victims’ remembrance day: MoFA

FO says Pakistan continues to make ‘unprecedented sacrifices in blood and treasure’ in fighting terrorism Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to combat terrorism and paid tribute to victims and survivors as the world observed the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Ministry…

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