WEB DESK: The federal government has formally announced the reserve prices and spectrum volumes for the upcoming auction of next-generation mobile services, clearing the way for the launch of 5G in Pakistan. According to a policy directive issued by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and approved by the […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf a “political wing” of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, alleging that the party avoids clearly condemning the militant outfit. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad alongside Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Zahid Khan, Tarar criticised PTI’s stance on the TTP, saying […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced holding a public gathering at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on January 11 as part of its street movement ahead of the February 8 protest call, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Friday. In a statement issued ahead of his Sindh visit, Afridi said he […]
MINNEAPOLIS: Protesters clashed with law-enforcement officers in Minneapolis on Thursday after the fatal shooting of a woman by a US immigration agent triggered widespread outrage, intensified by the Trump administration’s insistence that the victim was guilty of “domestic terrorism”. Federal officers armed with pepperball guns and teargas confronted a large […]
SYDNEY: Australia overcame a few nervous moments to safely chase down a 160-run target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes Test on Thursday, securing a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 triumph in the series. England seamer Josh Tongue led a spirited resistance with figures of 3-42, […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with more than two dozen countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, has strongly condemned the recent visit by an Israeli official to the “Somaliland” region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, terming it illegal and a violation of international law. The condemnation came two days after […]
QUETTA: Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Deputy Inspector General Aitzaz Goraya on Thursday claimed that militants were using the platform of the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to recruit young people into their networks. Addressing a joint press conference with Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, Goraya disclosed the arrest of […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that the Pakistan Super League’s loss-hit franchise Multan Sultans would be turned into a profitable team before being put up for auction next year. Addressing a ceremony held for the auction of the seventh and eighth PSL franchises, Naqvi said […]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in discussions to convert around $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, two Pakistani sources said, signalling a deepening of military cooperation months after the two countries signed a mutual defence pact. The talks reflect efforts by both allies […]
ISLAMABAD: Cricketers holding Pakistani passports or having Pakistani background are facing difficulties in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sources said. According to sources, the cricket boards of five teams participating in the tournament have formally approached the International Cricket Council to raise concerns […]