ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request seeking an immediate meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, observing that no such order could be passed without issuing prior notice to the government. The request was made by PTI senior leader Latif Khosa during a hearing before Chief Justice […]
LAHORE: The three-day vibrant festival of Basant concluded in Lahore, bringing cheerful scenes of kite flying, music, food and celebration as the city witnessed the return of the historic event after more than two decades. Children, youngsters, adults and the elderly were seen embracing the spirit of the season, heading […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the first leaders’ meeting of the US-initiated Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Washington on February 19, sources familiar with the matter said. The development comes after an invitation was extended by US President Donald Trump to Pakistan to join the Board […]
ISLAMABAD: With Bangladesh heading into national polls this week, the election atmosphere in Dhaka is not only about parties and voters, it is also about where the country positions itself in a shifting regional landscape. Conversations across tea stalls, campuses, and newsrooms suggest that many Bangladeshis see this vote as […]
LAHORE: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam has arrived in Pakistan in the wake of Pakistan’s announcement to boycott its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, sources said on Sunday. Sources said the BCB chief will attend the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) emergency virtual meeting later today, with […]
BEIJING: An explosion at a biotech factory in northern China has killed eight people, state media reported on Sunday, raising the death toll by one from earlier reports. China’s state news agency Xinhua initially said seven people had died and one was missing after the blast on Saturday morning at […]
BEIJING: China on Sunday strongly condemned the deadly explosion at a Imambargah in Islamabad, pledging support for Pakistan’s efforts to maintain national security and stability. In a statement, China’s foreign ministry said it was deeply shocked by the blast and the heavy casualties it inflicted. Beijing mourned the lives lost […]
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the recent mosque bomb blast in Islamabad and broader bilateral and regional matters. During the call, Fidan conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, himself, and the […]
WEB DESK: Pakistan held their nerve in a tense finish at the SSC to secure a three-wicket victory over the Netherlands with just three balls to spare, surviving a dramatic middle-order collapse in their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 148, Pakistan appeared in control […]
KARACHI: The memory of the deadly Gul Plaza fire still haunts the city, serving as a grim reminder of how devastating fire incidents can be. However, fires continue to erupt unabated, exposing serious gaps in safety standards and emergency preparedness. Alarmingly, Karachi reported 225 fire incidents in January alone, leaving […]