In the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa defeated Pakistan under the DLS method, knocking the national team out of the semifinal race. The rain-affected match in Colombo saw South Africa post a strong total of 312 runs for 9 wickets in 40 overs. Due to revised conditions, Pakistan was set a target of … Read more
Under growing pressure from the ongoing Gaza war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed his National Security Adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, from office. According to Netanyahu’s statement, the adviser has been replaced with immediate effect. Reports suggest Hanegbi had opposed Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza and earlier strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. Hanegbi, a … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of “brutal consequences” if it violates the current ceasefire agreement. He said the United States and its allies would take “decisive and harsh action” to end the group if it broke the truce. In his latest statement, Trump said, “If Hamas breaks the ceasefire, we will eliminate … Read more
COLOMBO: In the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, South Africa set a 306-run target for Pakistan under the DLS method after scoring 312 runs for 9 wickets in 40 overs. The match was reduced to 40 overs per side due to heavy rain. Earlier, the Pakistan captain opted to bowl first after winning the toss, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Pakistan may face a new wave of inflation in the coming year as energy subsidies end and power tariffs return to normal levels. In its Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook, the IMF projected that inflation could rise again in fiscal year 2025–26, while … Read more
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to restart nuclear talks, calling his claims about destroying Iran’s nuclear program “a fantasy.” According to Iranian media, Khamenei’s remarks came after five indirect rounds of talks between Tehran and Washington, which ended in June following the 12-day Israel-Iran … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In a major step to improve train and passenger safety, Pakistan Railways has decided to install signal jammers in all trains to counter the growing threat of terrorism. Officials said the move aims to prevent terrorist attacks on railway tracks and trains and protect passengers’ lives. Each train will have three signal jammers, while … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that Pakistan is taking firm steps to free Balochistan from the curse of India-backed militancy and extremist elements. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief met participants of the 17th National Workshop in Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched INSPIRE Pakistan’s Initiative to Nurture Semiconductor Professionals for Industry, Research & Education, marking a major step toward building a knowledge-driven digital economy and entering the $600 billion global semiconductor market. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is leading the INSPIRE initiative, with the Pakistan Software … Read more
The West Indies have made cricketing history by becoming the first team ever to bowl all 50 overs of a One Day International (ODI) entirely with spinners. The two-time world champions achieved this remarkable feat during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur, where they deployed five spin bowlers throughout the innings. The spin attack … Read more
Karachi: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar at his office, accompanied by a three-member delegation. The meeting included detailed discussions on bilateral relations, security cooperation, police reforms, and other matters of mutual interest. The British High Commissioner Jane Marriott expressed satisfaction over the overall law and … Read more
CHAMAN: In a significant development following the Pak-Afghan peace accord signed in Doha, the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman has been partially reopened. According to local sources, empty vehicles and trucks engaged in Afghan transit trade have been allowed to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan. However, pedestrian movement across the border remains suspended. Entry has been permitted … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering former captain Misbah-ul-Haq for a senior management position within the board. According to sources, the PCB had recently advertised the position of Director Cricket Operations (International), and Misbah-ul-Haq has emerged as the top contender for the post. Sources revealed that for the first time, the eligibility … Read more
The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has issued a strong rebuttal against what it describes as a “malicious and misleading” media campaign allegedly orchestrated by Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Panhwar, Assistant Director (Recruitment), who is currently under suspension and facing a formal departmental enquiry. In an official press release dated October 21, the Commission revealed that … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A new case of poliovirus has been reported from Torghar district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). With this latest case, the total number of polio cases reported in Pakistan in 2025 has risen to 30, the EOC confirmed. The National EOC urged parents to ensure that their children … Read more
New Delhi: The annual Diwali celebrations have once again triggered a severe spike in air pollution in New Delhi, with the city recording the most hazardous air quality levels in the world, according to Swiss monitoring firm IQAir. On Tuesday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Indian capital soared to 442, far above … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case pertaining to the recovery of liquor and weapons. The case was heard by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan at the Islamabad District and Sessions Court. Despite the case being called for hearing, Gandapur … Read more
Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is rapidly expanding across Africa, transforming digital access for millions living in remote and underserved regions. With services now live in 23 African countries, the initiative is reshaping connectivity, education, healthcare, and economic opportunity on the continent. A Leap Toward Digital Inclusion: Starlink’s satellite-based system is … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Price Control Department stated that the recent rise in tomato prices stems from temporary supply interruptions linked to unfavorable weather conditions and transport delays. A department spokesperson said that heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had damaged tomato crops, creating a temporary shortage in the market. The spokesperson added that delays in tomato imports … Read more
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks surged to all-time highs on Monday, fueled by strong earnings reports from major tech and finance companies, along with waning concerns over regional bank credit stress. The rally lifted all major indexes, with the small-cap Russell 2000 outperforming, jumping 2.0%. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all … Read more
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, despite an official ceasefire announced on October 10. According to health authorities in Gaza, the bodies of 57 Palestinians were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The death toll from Israel’s offensive, which began … Read more
TOKYO: Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan’s first female Prime Minister on Tuesday, after clinching an unexpected majority in the first round of parliamentary voting. Known for her conservative views and hardline stance on China, Takaichi will lead a minority government amid political turbulence and mounting domestic challenges. Takaichi, 64, replaces Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s fifth … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to conduct local government elections in Punjab under the newly approved Local Government Act, instead of the 2022 version. According to sources, the elections will now be held in accordance with the new law recently passed by the Punjab Assembly. Under the new system, each Union … Read more
WASHINGTON: The White House began demolishing the East Wing to make room for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom on Monday. The East Wing of the White House began coming down Monday afternoon as crews started demolition to make way for what may become the most dramatic structural overhaul in the building’s modern history: a … Read more
Get ready for the 22nd clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, a dominant South Africa Women lock horns with a fiercely resilient Pakistan Women today, at 2:30 PM, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Heavy monsoon rain continues to plague the tournament in Colombo, with several matches in the Women’s World Cup … Read more
Rawalpindi: On the second day of the Rawalpindi Test, Pakistan’s entire team was bowled out for 333 runs in their first innings against South Africa. The team, resuming from their overnight score, was anchored by Saud Shakeel (66) and Agha Salman (45), who successfully built on the Day One foundation set by skipper Shan Masood … Read more
Karachi: In a move to directly combat the ongoing epidemic, the Sindh government has mandated a significant reduction in fees for critical dengue and malaria diagnostic tests conducted by private laboratories. These new price caps are immediately effective and will remain in force until December 31, 2025. The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC), leveraging its authority … Read more
Pakistani host and director Yasir Hussain revealed he relocated from the upscale Defence area primarily for his son, Kabir. Speaking in a recent interview, Yasir Hussain explained that the highly secured environment of their previous neighborhood was the issue. “When we lived in Defence, the other children were always traveling with gunmen and guards,” he … Read more
