Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, faced a setback at the Miami Open as she withdrew due to a lower back injury. This unfortunate development comes after Raducanu's return to action following a challenging 2023 season marked by wrist and ankle surgeries. Despite showing promise at Indian Wells...
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong recently met to reaffirm their dedication to ensuring the timely completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) phase II. During the meeting, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong visited Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and both leaders expressed mutual interest in expanding cooperation across...
An Islamabad accountability court acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's sons, Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, in three corruption references linked to the Panama Papers. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed these references, including Avenfield Apartment, Al-Azizia, and Flagship Investment cases, in which the sons were declared proclaimed...
Pakistan has entered the final round of discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an economic review, with talks commencing today after a one-day extension was granted in the negotiations. The Finance Ministry sources have indicated that these discussions will primarily center on a letter of intent and...
The recent escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border attacks has raised concerns about the future of their strained relationship. The air raids conducted by Pakistan inside Afghanistan have added a new layer of uncertainty to the already fragile ties between the two nations. These attacks, aimed...
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently paid a visit to the residence of the late Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to honor his supreme sacrifice for the nation. Lt. Col. Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed tragically lost his life in a terrorist attack in Mir Ali...
The dire situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with extreme food shortages pushing the region beyond famine levels, leading to mass deaths that are now imminent without immediate intervention. The Integrated Food-Security Phase Classification (IPC) has highlighted that 70% of people in parts of northern Gaza are...
Pakistan strongly condemned India's recent decision to label the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League as "unlawful associations." Additionally, Pakistan criticized the extension of the ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Yasin Malik faction) for another five...
India is gearing up for its monumental parliamentary elections, set to unfold in seven phases from April 19 to early June, marking the world's largest electoral exercise with nearly one billion eligible voters. The electoral showdown features Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition facing off against a diverse...
US President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a potential military operation in Rafah, emphasizing that such action would exacerbate the chaos in Gaza. The White House disclosed that both leaders agreed to convene teams from their respective sides in Washington for...
Pakistan, like many South Asian countries, is grappling with a severe pollution crisis, particularly concerning air quality. In 2023, the country ranked second globally for poor air quality, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 micrograms per cubic meter, as reported by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company....
The nominations for the 48 Senate seats have stirred up unexpected dynamics within political parties, with surprising choices and notable exclusions marking the upcoming upper house elections scheduled for April 2. The submission of nomination papers by prominent figures like former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, former Punjab...
The Federal Interior Ministry has directed the Punjab government to commence the second phase of an operation targeting the deportation of Afghan citizen card holders starting from April 15. This directive was issued following a video conference led by Federal Interior Secretary Aftab Durrani, in the presence of Punjab...
During the sacred month of Ramazan, promises of uninterrupted gas supply by provincial governments have fallen short, leaving households grappling with a scarcity of gas. This situation has forced many residents to turn to LPG cylinders for cooking, leading to a surge in prices and exploitation by dealers. The...
