Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan urges global action to hold Israel accountable for atrocities

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has demanded accountability for the “grave” Israeli atrocity crimes committed in Gaza, and an end to the occupying power’s illegal actions in the West Bank, including forced displacements, illegal settlements, and annexations. Speaking in the UN Security Council, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, condemned “the killing … Read more

Multan Sultans owner challenges PCB after receiving legal notice

Multan Sultans

MULTAN: In a dramatic turn of events, Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen publicly tore up a legal notice issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), asserting that he will not bow to pressure or threats. In a video message posted on social media, Tareen revealed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) management had issued him … Read more

Teen dies allegedly in police custody in Karachi

Teen dies

KARACHI: A 16-year-old boy from Bahawalpur has reportedly died after alleged torture in custody by the CIA Saddar police. The teenager, identified as Muhammad Irfan, had come to Karachi for a visit with three friends. According to sources, the boys were picked up by police from the Ayesha Manzil area after being deemed “suspicious.” The … Read more

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen cooperation in Energy, IT and investment sectors

Pakistan,

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, bilateral trade, and investment. The understanding came during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, who is in Pakistan to co-chair the … Read more

Eight militants killed in Lakki Marwat IBO

Eight militants

LAKKI MARWAT: Security forces killed eight militants and injured five others during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Wanda Sheikh Allah area of Lakki Marwat on Friday. According to the sources, the operation was carried out with precision and high tactical skill, leaving the militants no chance to escape. A search operation is currently underway … Read more

20 dead in India as bus catches fire following motorcycle collision

20 dead

ANDHRA PRADESH: At least 20 passengers were killed when a bus caught fire following a collision with a motorcycle in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh, local media reported. The incident occurred on a state highway as the bus was traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. According to officials, the motorcycle got trapped under the bus … Read more

Aseefa Bhutto reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to end polio on World Polio Day

Aseefa Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: On World Polio Day, the First Lady of Pakistan, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating polio and protecting every child from preventable diseases. The First Lady said Pakistan has made steady progress against polio, but the task is not yet complete. She noted that the remaining cases remind everyone that this … Read more