Russia has expressed its willingness to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan as deteriorating relations between the two neighbouring countries continue to raise concerns about cross-border terrorism, regional stability and trade. Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev said Moscow was concerned about the growing friction between Islamabad and Kabul and was ready to contribute…
Pakistan has intensified efforts to locate and recover the black box and wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the sea near Ormara on July 7, as authorities explore international assistance and advanced deep-sea search technology. Nearly four months after the accident, the recovery operation faces significant technical challenges because the aircraft…
Abubakar Talha won the boys’ U-18 singles title at the Aitchison College Junior National Tennis Championship 2026, which concluded at Aitchison College on Mall Road, Lahore, on Saturday. He defeated Amir Mazari in a closely contested final, winning 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after a long and competitive match that kept spectators engaged throughout. In the girls’…
Senator Faisal Vawda has said that the emergency and governor’s rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are unlikely to end within the next 90 or even 180 days. Speaking on a television programme, Vawda commented on the province’s new administrative arrangement and the wider political situation in Pakistan. Vawda said no political party currently had…
Police have arrested two men following an exchange of heavy gunfire between two rival groups on Sharaqpur Road in Sheikhupura, Punjab. The incident reportedly created a dangerous situation for residents and commuters in the surrounding area and escalated when police personnel arrived to control the clash. According to police officials, members of the two groups…
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has refused to resign as leader of the opposition in Pakistan’s National Assembly despite an alleged demand from a senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) committee during a late-night meeting on Saturday. According to sources, Achakzai has made it clear that he will leave the position only if PTI founder Imran Khan personally asks…
A sessions court in Lahore has sought arguments from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s counsel on an application requesting permission for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer to meet him in jail regarding a Rs10 billion defamation case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Yalmaz Ghani adjourned the hearing until October 31. Imran Khan’s counsel,…
Pakistan’s first nationally representative mental health survey has found that 32 per cent of adults are currently living with diagnosable mental and behavioural disorders, while 38 per cent have experienced a disorder at some point in their lives. The findings highlight the scale of mental health challenges across the country and the need for improved…
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia for 60 days to assess their potential impact on the global and American economies, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Rubio explained that the administration wanted to evaluate the economic consequences of the restrictions, which could affect several…
Canadian authorities have reported fatalities and injuries following a serious incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, western Canada. Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties late on Saturday, expressing sadness over the incident. Officials have not yet disclosed the number of people killed or injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney had earlier announced on…
