Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as great fighter

Trump praises Field Marshal Asim Munir as great fighter

Gyeongju, South Korea: US President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing him as a “great fighter” during his address at the APEC CEO Summit luncheon in Gyeongju. Speaking at the event, President Trump lauded Pakistan’s leadership, saying, “The Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Field Marshal are both great men — … Read more

Saba Qamar speaks on mental health after suffering a heart attack

Saba Qamar speaks on mental health after suffering a heart attack

KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has revealed that she suffered a minor heart attack caused by mental stress, following which doctors performed an angiography the very next day. In a recent interview, Saba Qamar spoke candidly about her career and mental health struggles. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “We all think we are … Read more

Kamran Akmal blasts team management after defeat to South Africa

Kamran Akmal blasts team management after defeat to South Africa

LAHORE: Former wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has held Pakistan’s captain, coach, and selection committee responsible for the team’s heavy defeat against South Africa in the opening T20 match of the three-match series. In the first T20 played yesterday, South Africa defeated Pakistan by 55 runs, taking a 1–0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of … Read more

Bangladesh considers setting up tax ombudsman on lines of Pakistan’s FTO

Bangladesh considers setting up tax ombudsman on lines of Pakistan’s FTO

ISLAMABAD: The State Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh visited the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Secretariat, to study Pakistan’s Ombudsman model and explore avenues of cooperation in establishing a similar institution in Bangladesh. The visit marked an important milestone in strengthening regional collaboration on governance, accountability, and taxpayer facilitation. The delegation was warmly received … Read more

Pakistan denounces Israel’s breach of Gaza Truce Deal

Pakistan denounces Israel’s breach of Gaza Truce Deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the renewed attacks by the Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. “These actions constitute a clear and flagrant violation of international law, as well as a breach of the recently concluded peace agreement,”. He said that such aggressive measures by the Israeli occupation … Read more

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, forces 700,000 to evacuate in Cuba

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica, forces 700,000 to evacuate in Cuba

Kingston/Havana: Hurricane Melissa, described by meteorologists as the most powerful storm of the century, made landfall in Jamaica before moving toward Cuba, where authorities are taking extensive precautionary measures to minimize potential damage. According to international media reports, more than 700,000 people across Cuba have been evacuated to safer areas due to fears of flooding, … Read more

Lahore tops world pollution rankings as AQI soars to 462

Lahore tops world pollution rankings as AQI soars to 462

LAHORE: Smog has once again turned life in Punjab miserable as Lahore ranked the most polluted city in the world on Wednesday, with its overall Air Quality Index (AQI) surging to 462, marking hazardous levels of air pollution. According to real-time monitoring data, Sandha Road recorded an alarming AQI of 941, followed by Cantonment at … Read more

No Progress: Pakistan to maintain pressure on Afghan authorities

No Progress: Pakistan to maintain pressure on Afghan authorities

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has announced the failure of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, while expressing gratitude to friendly countries for their diplomatic support. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Atta Tarar confirmed that negotiations with the Afghan Taliban had broken down. He asserted that the Government of Pakistan … Read more