PM cancels Russia trip, calls emergency security meeting
– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his two-day visit to Russia due to the evolving security situation in the region. According to sources, the visit was considered highly significant, with the Prime Minister scheduled to depart to Moscow on March 2. Officials from the Prime Minister’s House stated that the decision to cancel the […]
UAE Ramadan Football Cup 2026 Concludes in Islamabad, Celebrating Friendship and Sportsmanship
ISLAMABAD: The 14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 concluded with an impressive closing ceremony at the UAE Embassy in Islamabad around midnight on Thursday, highlighting the enduring and brotherly ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, emphasized that […]
Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel attack
ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. President Donald Trump announced the death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” […]
New Zealand to face England in crucial T20 World Cup clash today
COLOMBO:- New Zealand head into Friday’s showdown with England knowing their Twenty20 World Cup fate hangs by a thread, with a win the only way to avoid leaving their semi-final hopes at the mercy of rivals and net run rates. The two sides will meet at the R. Premadasa Stadium, with the match scheduled to […]
Trump Iranian missile claim unsupported by US intelligence, say sources
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran will soon have a missile that can hit the United States is not backed by US intelligence reports, and appears to be exaggerated, according to three sources familiar with the reports, casting doubt on part of his case for a possible attack on the Islamic Republic. In […]
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15
POLAND:- Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms […]
JI chief calls for Islamic world to mediate amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
KARACHI : Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has expressed concern over the escalating situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging Islamic countries to play an active role in mediation. In his statement, Naeem-ur-Rehman criticized the Pakistani government for avoiding national consultations at such a critical moment, calling for an immediate joint session of Parliament and […]
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha get bail in two more cases
ISLAMABAD : An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday granted bail to Imaan Mazari, daughter of former federal minister Shireen Mazari, and her husband Hadi Ali Chatha in two separate cases related to brawl outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and protest outside the press club. . The court approved the bail against surety bonds of […]
Marriyum Aurangzeb applauds Pakistan Army’s swift response to Afghan attacks
ISLAMABAD: – Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their robust response to recent attacks from Afghanistan. Marriyum Aurangzeb commended the military, stating that Pakistan had exercised patience and restraint to the utmost, dispelling any misconceptions that the country’s peace-oriented approach was a sign of weakness. She noted that the attackers fled […]
Battery-backed power system to deliver 100pc reliable electricity to Gwadar by early 2027
ISLAMABAD (APP) – The federal government has approved a comprehensive battery-backed power solution for Gwadar aimed at ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to the port city by February or March next year, the Senate was informed on Friday. Responding to a question raised by Senator Jan Muhammad, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said […]