Tue, 21-Oct-2025

India defeat Oman by 21 runs in today Asia Cup 2025 match

India defeat Oman by 21 runs in today Asia Cup 2025 match

India secured a crucial 21-run victory over a spirited Oman side in their latest clash at the Asia Cup 2025. The match was a thrilling contest, with India showcasing their depth and experience to overcome a determined Omani challenge. Batting first, India posted a competitive total, thanks to a steady top-order performance and some explosive … Read more

Ishaq Dar: More Arab nations want to join Pakistan-Saudi agreement

Ishaq Dar: More Arab nations want to join Pakistan-Saudi agreement

Ishaq Dar has said that several other Arab countries want to become part of the recent agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters after arriving in London, the foreign minister said it is too early to confirm anything, but interest from other Arab nations is clear. Dar explained that the Pakistan-Saudi agreement was … Read more

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold phone call to discuss trade and global issues

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold phone call to discuss trade and global issues

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a phone conversation to discuss trade and bilateral relations, according to Chinese media. Trump said the call with Xi was productive and confirmed they will meet during the APEC Summit in South Korea. He also announced that he plans to visit China early next year, while Xi is expected … Read more

Racial bias fears in Asian landlord’s housing licensing case

Court

A legal battle unfolding at the UK High Court’s First Tier Tribunal, Property Chamber, has cast doubts over the fairness and proportionality of actions taken by the London Borough of Waltham Forest against prominent British-Asian property professional Mr. Asad Chaudhary and his associated companies, according to court papers. Asad Chaudhary – alongside ZAS Ventures Limited, … Read more

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until October 24

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until October 24

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on all India-registered aircraft, according to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The CAA spokesperson said the restriction applies to all Indian airlines and operators, including planes leased by Indian companies. The ban also covers Indian military flights. The updated order took effect from 1:00 PM on September 19 and … Read more

Govt announces Private Hajj Scheme quota with new priority rules

Govt announces Private Hajj Scheme quota with new priority rules

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that applications are now open for the Hajj 2026 under the Private Hajj Scheme, giving thousands of hopeful pilgrims another chance to apply. According to the ministry, 37,903 new pilgrims can now submit their applications this year. Meanwhile, 22,097 people who could not perform Hajj last year have … Read more

Karachi Mayor calls for urgent completion on Green and Red Line construction works

Karachi Mayor calls for urgent completion on Green and Red Line construction works

Mayor Murtaza Wahab has expressed serious concern over the constant delays and public hardships caused by the Green Line and Red Line projects in Karachi. According to reports, he urged the Pakistan International Development Company Limited (PIDCL) to share a clear and final completion timeline for both projects. He stressed that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation … Read more

Bilawal calls for federal support to resolve Karachi’s water issues

Bilawal calls for federal support to resolve Karachi’s water issues

KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has called for joint efforts from all stakeholders to solve Karachi’s long-standing water problems. Speaking to the media during his visit to Gutter Baghicha, Bilawal said the Sindh Government has taken major steps to improve the city’s water supply. These include launching a new … Read more

Karachi court suspends Bhains Colony Railway bridge construction

Karachi court suspends Bhains Colony Railway bridge construction

Karachi: A local court in Malir has ordered a halt to the construction of the Bhains Colony railway bridge, just days after the project was launched. According to the News, residents of the area went to court, saying the construction work had blocked the roads leading to their homes. After hearing initial arguments from both … Read more

Sindh and Federal Government join hands on National wheat policy

Sindh and Federal Government join hands on National wheat policy

The federal and Sindh governments have agreed to draft a National Wheat Policy to tackle food security challenges and protect local farmers. This understanding came during a meeting in Karachi between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain. Several senior officials from both sides attended, … Read more

Dollar rises? Check today’s Currency exchange rates in Pakistan, 19 Sept 2025

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) exchange rates for September 19, 2025, giving a clear picture of how major global currencies are performing against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). These rates are based on data from brokerage houses and LSEG Workspace, showing the weighted average of closing interbank exchange rates. … Read more

President witnesses signing of three MoUs in Urumqi

President

Urumqi: President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese enterprises. The first MoU was signed between Loyang Modern Biotechnologies and the Government of Sindh, represented by Minister Nasir Shah. It focuses on modernising Pakistan’s livestock industry. The second MoU was signed between Beijing Asian Africa Longyue … Read more

Pakistan-Saudi Pact aimed at regional stability, not aggression: FO

Pakistan-Saudi Pact aimed at regional stability, not aggression: FO

Islamabad: At the weekly media briefing on Friday Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that, the historic defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is solely defensive in nature and does not pose any threat or carry implications against any other country According to the spokesperson, formal talks were held between the two leaders … Read more

World’s first AI-Generated Minister addresses Albanian parliament

Albanian parliament

TIRANA:  For the first time in history, an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated minister addressed a national parliament, marking a unique milestone for Albania. The AI minister, presented in traditional Albanian attire and named Delia—meaning “Sun” in Albanian—delivered her first speech in parliament yesterday. During her address, Delia clarified that her role was not to replace humans … Read more

‘Two States, One Nation’: Chughtai Art Awards 2025 held in Istanbul

‘Two States, One Nation’: Chughtai Art Awards 2025 held in Istanbul

Istanbul: The ‘Chughtai Art Awards 2025’ ceremony was successfully held in Istanbul, celebrating the theme “Pakistan-Turkey: Two States, One Nation.” The event brought together students, dignitaries, and art lovers from both countries, highlighting the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties shared between Pakistan and Turkey. Organized annually by the Embassy of Pakistan in different cities across … Read more

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Defence Pact; is India worried?

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Defence Pact; is India worried?

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formally sealed a bilateral defence agreement, marking a significant development in the geopolitics of West Asia and South Asia. The pact, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Riyadh and Islamabad, comes amid shifting regional security dynamics. India responded cautiously on Thursday, stating that it was aware the agreement … Read more

Federal, Sindh Governments rule out wheat imports

Federal

ISLAMABAD: The federal and Sindh governments have agreed to take measures to enhance domestic wheat production and have ruled out any possibility of wheat imports. Federal Minister for Food Security Rana Tanveer, accompanied by a delegation, met Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, where Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah and Special Assistant on Food Jabbar … Read more

Pakistan to play 16 matches in FIH pro league 2026

Pakistan to play 16 matches in FIH pro league 2026

London: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the full schedule for the 2026 Pro Hockey League, confirming that Pakistan will play 16 matches across four countries, including two high-profile clashes against India in London on June 23 and June 26. Pakistan’s campaign begins in Argentina this December, where they will play two matches each … Read more

Faisal Rehman reveals why he chose to stay unmarried

Faisal Rehman reveals why he chose to stay unmarried

Renowned Pakistani actor Faisal Rehman, aged 59, recently shared his thoughts on remaining unmarried and expressed gratitude for the freedom his choice has afforded him over the years. In a candid interview, the actor addressed questions about his personal life, particularly his unmarried status, highlighting that despite public assumptions, he has never fallen in love … Read more

Victory No. 2 for Pakistan at Commonwealth Beach Handball

Victory No. 2 for Pakistan at Commonwealth Beach Handball

Maldives: Pakistan continued their impressive run at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship by securing a second consecutive win, defeating Sri Lanka with set scores of 20-18 and 23-6. Asif Ali was named Man of the Match for his exceptional performance, playing a key role in Pakistan’s commanding victory. This win follows Pakistan’s strong start in … Read more

Pakistan starts receiving applications for private Hajj scheme today

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that applications under the private Hajj scheme are now open, bringing relief for intending pilgrims. According to the ministry’s statement, private Hajj operators are required to give priority to applicants who were unable to perform Hajj last year and must submit an affidavit confirming the completion of … Read more

Pakistan dominates India in Commonwealth Beach Handball thriller

Pakistan dominates India in Commonwealth Beach Handball thriller

Maldives: Pakistan  launched their campaign at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship with a commanding 2-0 victory over traditional rivals India. The Pakistani team secured the win with strong set scores of 26-9 and 34-12. Ahmed Hussain was named Man of the Match after delivering an outstanding performance, helping Pakistan assert control throughout the game. Following this … Read more

Gaza war escalates as Israel defies global calls for ceasefire

Gaza war escalates as Israel defies global calls for ceasefire

Tensions in the Gaza Strip have surged to new levels as Israeli forces press deeper into Gaza City, triggering mass displacement and drawing further global condemnation.  Israeli troops are reportedly mobilising near the heart of Gaza City, with entire neighbourhoods being razed by coordinated assaults involving drone strikes, fighter jets, and remote-controlled robotic explosives. Eyewitnesses … Read more

Monsoon season officially ends in Punjab, says DG PDMA

Monsoon season

LAHORE: Director General of Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, announced on Friday that the monsoon season has officially ended and no rainfall is expected in the coming week. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the DG PDMA said that with the conclusion of the monsoon season, floodwaters have started receding from affected … Read more

Bella Hadid shares hospital photos amid ongoing health battle

Bella Hadid shares hospital photos amid ongoing health battle

Los Angeles: Supermodel  Bella Hadid recently shared a glimpse into her ongoing health journey by posting a series of photos from a hospital stay on Instagram. While the reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed, the post prompted a wave of support from her family, friends, and followers. In a brief caption, the 28-year-old wrote, … Read more

Canada, Mexico to strengthen ties against US tariff threats

Canada, Mexico to strengthen ties against US tariff threats

Canada and Mexico have pledged to deepen their bilateral relationship and closely coordinate their approach ahead of the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). During a visit to Mexico on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss economic cooperation and regional security. At a joint news … Read more

President Trump takes on London mayor, “I didn’t want to him at state bnaquet”

President Trump takes on London mayor, "I didn’t want to him at state bnaquet"

Washington:  Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One upon returning from his state visit to the United Kingdom, U.S. President Donald Trump made several critical remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, revealing that Khan was deliberately excluded from the royal banquet at his request. “I didn’t want to see him there,” said President Trump, referring … Read more

Pakistan hosted millions of Afghan refugees for 40 years: DG ISPR

Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in an exclusive interview with a German magazine on September 5, 2025, discussed a wide range of issues including Afghan refugees, regional security, terrorism, and Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir and India. The DG ISPR highlighted that Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan … Read more