At least eleven people were killed in drone strikes carried out by the Pakistani army against the Taliban in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a northern province bordering Afghanistan, a police officer told AFP on Saturday. “Three drone strikes were carried out” on Friday night targeting Pakistani Taliban hideouts, the officer said. “It was only this morning that…
NEW DELHI: India has rejected Pakistan‘s “repeated references” to Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations asserting that the region “was, is, and will always be an integral part of India.” It condemned the nation for using the platform for its “parochial and divisive agenda.”“India is compelled to note that the delegate of Pakistan has…
Activist Mahrang Baloch (File photo) Balochistan, a region rife with conflict, has become a powder keg as Pakistan confronts a growing insurgency and resistance movement, most recently illustrated with the hijacking of a train by the Balochistan Liberation Army.The shock attack resulted in around 60 deaths and brought to fore the boiling deep-seated tensions between…
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza have been in the news since 2022 due to marital troubles. Shoaib’s nikah photos shocked many, while Sania’s family clarified it was a Khula (wife-initiated divorce). Now, Shoaib’s sisters have come forward, sharing surprising details about their marriage.Shoaib’s sisters hinted at the reason behind his divorce from Sania Mirza. As…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday raised questions about the uniformity of global standards concerning sovereignty, political interference and territorial integrity.Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar emphasised the importance of establishing an “fair and strong UN” and advocated for reviewing global governance frameworks, noting that power dynamics have evolved and require acknowledgement.The minister…
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…
Passengers aboard Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-306 got an unexpected surprise when their aircraft landed in Lahore—with one of its rear wheels missing. Despite what sounds like a scene from an action movie, the landing was smooth, and no injuries were reported.Did it take off without a wheel?The big mystery now: Did the wheel…
Pakistani players during recitation of the national anthem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Hundred Draft witnessed a notable absence of Pakistani cricketers, with none of the 50 players from the country receiving bids. This development has sparked discussions and raised questions about the potential factors contributing to this outcome.Among the Pakistani contingent, prominent names such…
Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan interacts with teammate Babar Azam. (Getty Images) Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has lashed out at the national cricket team’s outdated playing style following their disappointing performance in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy. As hosts, Pakistan finished last in Group A after a winless campaign, suffering heavy defeats to finalists…
ISLAMABAD: Global rights organisation Amnesty International called on Pakistan Tuesday to free and drop all charges against minority Ahmadis jailed in recent weeks and ensure adequate protection of their places of worship.In the last two weeks alone, more than 60 Ahmadis, including children, have been detained and their places of worship vandalised in Punjab and…
