GYEONGJU/(South Korea) :North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles just days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is set to begin in South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that several projectiles were launched early Wednesday morning from an area south of Pyongyang. The missiles flew approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) … Read more
Islamabad: The celebrated journey of Shahroze Kashif, who became the youngest Pakistani to achieve the unprecedented feat of conquering all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, has sadly turned into a narrative of profound abandonment. The record-holder is now openly expressing deep disappointment, alleging the government has repeatedly failed to deliver promised financial rewards, resulting … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the list of seven players selected to represent the nation at the high-intensity Hong Kong Sixes Tournament 2025. Fast bowler Abbas Afridi has been appointed to lead the side. The fast-paced competition is slated to run in Hong Kong from November 7 to 9. The 12 participating … Read more
Following a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the reopening of trade routes that have been closed for the past 11 days is expected soon. At Chaman, the Pak-Afghan border crossing at Bab-e-Dosti remains closed for trade activities. However, over 500 empty Pakistani trucks stranded in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, have started returning. According to Customs officials, … Read more
Islamabad/Beijing: Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, in a recent interview with Chinese media, stated that the country has made significant progress on the economic front and that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is advancing steadily. He highlighted that the inflation rate in Pakistan has dropped to single digits (below 10%), which … Read more
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has unveiled its latest assessment, confirming that clear and dry conditions are expected to settle over the majority of the country today. Despite the pleasant weather in many areas, a serious environmental problem persists, a heavy shroud of smog is forecasted to drastically lower visibility and severely compromise air … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he played a decisive role in preventing a major war between India and Pakistan during his presidency, stating that his use of trade pressure and diplomacy helped de-escalate tensions at a critical moment. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on occasion of Diwali celebrations, Trump reflected … Read more
Tremors from a moderate earthquake were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa late at night. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3 and originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The quake struck at 11:15 p.m. at a depth of 234 kilometers. People … Read more
