Washington: In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, the United States has announced it will revoke a crucial sanctions waiver that has allowed limited international investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port — a strategic maritime hub that has been central to India’s regional connectivity strategy. The U.S. State Department confirmed on Thursday that the sanctions waiver, … Read more
Dubai: Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has been struck by personal tragedy, as his father passed away on Thursday while the cricketer was in Dubai Representing Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. According to team sources, Dunith Wellalage was informed of the heartbreaking news by the Sri Lankan team manager shortly after the … Read more
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz chaired a high-level meeting on flood relief efforts, where she was briefed on the establishment of district and tehsil-level committees, a mobile application, survey forms, and a monitoring dashboard to support flood-affected communities. The meeting decided to launch a province-wide operation for the rehabilitation of flood victims. The Chief … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that it is premature to talk about the inclusion of any other country in the recently signed defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, but the possibility has not been ruled out. Asif explained that under the agreement, if either Pakistan or Saudi Arabia is attacked from any side, it … Read more
Abu Dhabi: Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will conclude today as India face Oman in their final group-stage encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The T20 match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. India have won both their earlier matches in the group against UAE and another Group … Read more
New York: The United States has once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, delivered a strong speech during the session, sharply criticizing Israel and holding it responsible for what he described as the genocide … Read more
Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid conditions for Karachi over the next 24 hours, with the possibility of isolated light rain or drizzle in some areas of the city. The temperature in Karachi stands at 28 degrees Celsius. The mercury is likely to rise, with the maximum temperature expected to … Read more
