NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent, and the first person born in Africa to lead America’s largest city. According to the latest count, with 90.5 percent of votes tallied, Mamdani […]
KARACHI: Flight operations of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remained severely disrupted for a second consecutive day on Tuesday as the aircraft engineers’ protest deepened, leading to dozens of flight delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded at major airports. According to airline sources, engineers have stopped issuing safety clearances for several […]
CEBU: The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines surged past 90 on Wednesday as authorities uncovered the full scale of destruction in Cebu province, which faced the worst flooding in decades. According to local officials, floodwaters described as “unprecedented” swept through towns and cities across Cebu, submerging neighborhoods, […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar expressed pride in Pakistan and its achievements, lauding […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Doha. The Qatari Prime Minister specially visited the President’s residence to hold the meeting. During the discussion, both leaders reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance […]
Moscow: Russia has sharply criticized the European Union’s decision to approve its 19th sanctions package, calling it a politically driven and unlawful move that undermines international stability. In a firm response, Moscow announced entry bans on dozens of European representatives. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the blacklist includes law […]
ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released its Business Confidence Survey 2025, revealing a significant surge in foreign investor confidence in Pakistan’s economy. According to the report, 73% of foreign investors expressed satisfaction with their investment experience in Pakistan — a notable increase from 61% […]
ISLAMABAD: A theft worth Rs 8 million has been reported at the Islamabad residence of Field Marshal Ayub Khan’s family, located in Sector F-8/2, according to police officials. The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at Margalla Police Station on the complaint of Taimur Khan, great-grandson of the late Field […]
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Yasir Khokhar clinched the title of the 18th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2025, held at the Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC). Lt Col (R) M. Ayub Khan, Jassia Tasawar, and Master Musab Asif won in the Senior, Ladies, and Junior categories, respectively. Chief of […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman’s right to seek Khula—dissolution of marriage initiated by the wife—is an independent and inalienable right that does not require her husband’s consent. The two-member bench comprising Justice Ayesha A Malik and Justice Naeem Afghan issued the landmark judgment while hearing a […]