ISLAMABAD, Sept 15: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), seeking the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 over the “handshake controversy” that marred Sunday’s Pakistan-India clash. The […]
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday arrived in Doha to attend the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit convened to formulate a joint response to Israel’s ongoing military campaign, with last week’s deadly strike in Doha dominating the agenda. The visit comes a day after Pakistan urged the international community to hold […]
QUETTA: Former provincial minister of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulvi Ghulam Sarwar Musakhail was arrested on Sunday following allegations of harassment, physical assault and threats against Balochistan Communications Secretary Lal Jan Jafar. The arrest came after multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged against the former minister at two separate police […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to launch a modern, high-speed rail service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving public transport in the twin cities. The service, which will operate between Margalla Station in Islamabad and Saddar Station in Rawalpindi, is […]
LAHORE: Renowned singer and Pride of Performance recipient Ali Zafar has announced a special fundraising concert in support of flood victims across Pakistan. The concert will be held on September 27 at the Alhamra Cultural Complex, Lahore, beginning at 7pm. According to organisers, the evening will feature a full performance […]
ISLAMABAD: As the world marks International Day of Democracy on September 15, Fact News Watchdog has released a white paper assessing the health of democratic systems across various countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt and Nepal. The findings paint a bleak picture of Pakistan’s governance and political culture. The report […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that all foreign medical graduates (FMGs) must pass the National Registration Examination (NRE) before being granted a full licence to practice, stressing that patient safety remains its foremost priority. According to the PM&DC, there are currently three categories of Pakistani […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-US ties and deepen cooperation across trade, economy, investment, counter-terrorism, and regional peace. According to the Foreign Office, Secretary Rubio held a phone call with Mr […]
CHENGDU: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday travelled from Chengdu to Mianyang on China’s high-speed electric train equipped with an advanced earthquake warning system, completing the journey in just 30 minutes. During the trip, the president was briefed on the train’s operations, services, and safety mechanisms. China currently operates the […]
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert ahead of the 11th spell of monsoon rains forecast from September 16 to 19. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rainfall is expected in the upper reaches of rivers during this period, raising the risk of flooding. PDMA Director […]