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A US Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon crashed on Thursday during a training exercise in California, with footage of the incident rapidly circulating across social media platforms. According to international news agencies, the jet belonged to the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the service’s elite aerial demonstration team. The crash occurred […]
COLOMBO: A Pakistani relief team arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday aboard a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts following severe flooding across the country. The team was sent on the special directives of the Prime Minister to assist Sri Lankan authorities in managing […]
DHAKA: The First Pakistan Education Expo was held in Dhaka under the joint initiative of the Pakistan High Commission and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, featuring participation from more than 15 leading Pakistani universities. The expo highlighted higher education pathways and scholarship opportunities available to Bangladeshi students. The event […]
ISLAMABAD: A three-member delegation from Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) participated in a weeklong workshop titled “Strengthening National Capacities for Development & Management of Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure,” organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Protection Department for South Asia. During the workshop, the delegation received technical […]
DUBAI: The Consulate General of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), hosted the Pakistan–United Arab Emirates Trade Conference 2025 at the Pakistan Association Dubai. The event gathered a distinguished group of international delegates, Pakistani exhibitors participating in Gulfood 2025, and key stakeholders from the business […]
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India on December 4–5 for a state visit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to announcements from the Kremlin and India’s Foreign Ministry on Friday. During the two-day visit, Putin is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Modi […]
Dhaka: Bangladeshi anti-corruption authorities have recovered around 10 kilograms of gold — including bars, coins, and jewellery valued at approximately $1.3 million — from bank lockers belonging to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, officials confirmed Wednesday. The discovery was made by the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of […]
Washington: United States President Donald Trump has stepped back from his earlier deadline for Ukraine to accept a US-backed peace plan, saying the only deadline for him is when the war comes to an end. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while travelling to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, […]
LONDON: The United Kingdom has announced that Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will become mandatory for travellers from 85 visa-exempt countries starting February 2026, as part of its transition towards a fully digital immigration system. According to a statement issued by the UK Home Office, visitors from countries including the United […]
ISLAMABAD: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has called for stronger bilateral ties with Pakistan, emphasizing that enhanced cooperation between the two neighboring countries is essential for ensuring regional peace and stability. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Islamabad on Tuesday, Larijani described Pakistan as an […]