Ship attacked 10 days ago at Yemeni port. Crew appeals for immediate relocation to Djibouti. Houthis reportedly preventing Pakistanis from leaving vessel. A ship carrying liquefied national gas (LNG) from Iran’s Bandar Abbas port to Yemen came under attack, diplomatic sources confirmed on Friday. According to the sources, the ship’s captain and all 24 […]
Balochistan CM assails Afghanistan for ‘state patronage’ to terrorists
Killed terrorist in Chaghi monitored govt projects, says Bugti. 4G services suspension aimed to counter terrorists: Bugti. CM Bugti says India’s RAW funding war in Balochistan. ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Thursday criticised the Afghan government for the alleged “state patronage” provided to terrorists operating from their soil. At a press conference […]
Hard power rules again
The age of hard power is back with a vengeance. Across continents, from Asia to the Americas, Europe to Africa, norms, laws and even UN resolutions are being brushed aside. What matters is force in terms of military capability, financial muscle and the audacity to use both. The veneer of credibility once lent to global […]
Heavy rainfall to hit Islamabad, Punjab districts from Sept 1
Heavy downpours expected in Punjab districts, Islamabad. Widespread rainfall may trigger urban flooding. Head Marala water level rising, increasing flood risks.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday warned of “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in most parts of Punjab and Islamabad from September 1 to 3, cautioning that it could worsen the flood situation […]
Beijing hails Pakistan Army as ‘pillar of national stability’, ‘guardian’ of Pak-China friendship
Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (right) shakes hand with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Islamabad on August 22, 2025. — ISPR China vows full support for Pakistan’s national security. Field Marshal calls China “iron brother” and key partner. COAS ensures security for all Chinese projects and workers. China has reaffirmed its […]
Pakistan, Bangladesh reaffirm resolve to strengthen bilateral ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh flags on a table during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Adviser of Bangladesh Md Touhid Hossain in Dhaka on August 24, 2024. Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePk Ishaq Dar, Touhid Hossain hold wide-ranging talks in Dhaka. Both sides to strengthen cooperation at multilateral forums. […]
Rabi ul Awal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi to be celebrated on Sept 6
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, surrounded by religious scholars and clerics, looks in the telescope to spot the crescent moon in this undated image. — AFP/File Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee holds main session in Karachi Zonal meetings take place in Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar Met Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs officials join session. […]
PM Shehbaz vows speedy rehabilitation in flood-hit KP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs federal cabinet in Islamabad on August 22, 2025. — PID PM says will call meeting to discuss illegal constructions on rivers. Premier expresses deep concern over widespread devastation in KP. Says federal govt, NDMA and forces ully engaged relief efforts. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the federal government’s […]
Imran Khan’s another nephew arrested from Lahore home in May 9 riots case
PTI founder sister Aleema Khan’s son Shershah. — X/@PTIofficial Lawyer seeks evidence the police have against Shahrez Khan. DSP presents case record in court, affirming suspect’s involvement. ATC announces verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. LAHORE: Another son of Aleem Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, was on Friday arrested in connection […]
Journalist Khawar Hussain’s death declared ‘suicide’ as investigation concludes
Journalist Khawar Hussain. — Facebook@k.hussains/File CCTV review shows no one near Khawar Hussain’s vehicle. Medical, post-mortem reports also confirm death as suicide. Family input needed to learn possible reasons: investigators. KARACHI: Investigators from a three-member inquiry committee declared journalist Khawar Hussain’s death “suicide” as they submitted a 30-page report to Sindh Inspector-General Ghulam Nabi Memon, it […]