LONDON: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where the monarch expressed support for Syria and its people, stressing the importance of national rebuilding and enhanced cooperation between the two countries. During his visit to the United Kingdom, Syrian president Al-Sharaa also held talks […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan had made utmost efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and would continue its diplomatic push to help end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Speaking during a high-level meeting, the prime minister said Pakistan was […]
LONDON: England white-ball captain Harry Brook and team-mate Jacob Bethell have been cautioned over their conduct following a nightclub incident during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand last year. The Cricket Regulator, an independent body responsible for enforcing rules under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), issued the warnings […]
ISLAMABAD: The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority on Thursday announced that all private schools in the federal capital will observe a four-day workweek as part of austerity and fuel conservation measures. According to a notification issued by the authority, which operates under the Ministry of Federal Education, all Private Educational […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains in close contact with the United States leadership and is actively engaged in continuous diplomatic consultations aimed at reducing tensions and paving the way for meaningful negotiations, the Foreign Office said. “Pakistan is actively working to create a conducive environment for de-escalation and dialogue,” Foreign Office spokesperson […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces neutralised eight India-sponsored terrorists during an engagement along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, movement of a group of militants, identified as Fitna al-Khawarij and described as India-backed, was […]
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday dismissed claims regarding the removal of barbed wire along the Pak-Afghan border, calling them “fabricated and devoid of facts”. In a statement issued through its fact-checking X handle, the ministry strongly condemned what it described as fake narratives propagated by mouthpieces of […]
ISLAMABAD: The fourth edition of the bilateral naval exercise SEA GUARDIAN IV between the Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy concluded on April 1 after a week-long series of activities aimed at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation. The SEA GUARDIAN IV exercise, held from March 25 to April […]
ANTALYA: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will play their upcoming World Cup matches in the United States as scheduled, despite ongoing regional tensions involving the country. The statement comes after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) sought to shift its group-stage fixtures to Mexico, citing […]
LAHORE: Fakhar Zaman has challenged his two-match suspension imposed over an alleged ball-tampering incident during a Pakistan Super League match against Karachi Kings, sources said on Wednesday. The opening batter has submitted an appeal to the PSL Technical Committee, seeking a review of the disciplinary action. Fakhar was charged with […]