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 […]
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CTD claims militants using BYC platform to recruit youth in Balochistan
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 […]
PCB chief vows to turn Multan Sultans profitable ahead of next PSL auction
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 […]
COAS Asim Munir holds talks with Bangladesh Air chief
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force Hasan Mahmood Khan on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, matters […]
Bangladesh Air Chief meets Pak Navy Chief, discusses defence cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, on Thursday called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon his arrival at Naval Headquarters, […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to convert $2bn loans into JF-17 fighter jet deal
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 […]
T20 World Cup 2026: Indian visa uncertainty clouds participation of Pakistani-origin players
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 […]
ICC reaffirms Bangladesh’s full participation in T20 World Cup 2026, Says BCB
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the International Cricket Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, firmly rejecting reports that the global body had issued an ultimatum or outright rejected the board’s security-related request. In an […]
Two Pakistani Muslims elected mayor, deputy mayor in Cambridge, US
CAMBRIDGE: Two Pakistani Muslims have been elected to key leadership positions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone for representation in the US city’s local government. Sumbul Siddiqui, a lawyer originally from Karachi, has been elected mayor of Cambridge for the 2026–27 term by the city council, securing her third […]
National dialogue committee urges top leadership to initiate talks with opposition
ISLAMABAD: A national conference convened by the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has urged the country’s top leadership to take the lead in initiating a structured political dialogue with the opposition to reduce political tensions and stabilise Pakistan’s democratic and economic landscape. The call was made during a representative national gathering […]









