The northeastern Indian state of Manipur has once again found itself at the center of national debate. What began in May 2023 as ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities has evolved into one of the most prolonged and painful internal conflicts in recent Indian history. Over 260 people have lost their lives, nearly […]
Defending champions India beat a spirited Netherlands team by 17 runs on Wednesday ahead of their meeting with South Africa in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. India posted 193-6 and then kept the Dutch down to 176-7 with spinner Varun Chakravarthy returning figures of 3-14 in Ahmedabad to stay unbeaten in their […]
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman on Wednesday said that the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 with plans to roll out services initially in federal and provincial capitals, expanding to other cities in the coming years. “Improved connectivity is critical to achieving the Digital Pakistan vision,” Rehman said during a […]
In a landmark development for Balochistan’s agriculture sector, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday distributed interest-free loans worth Rs3.2 billion to 847 farmers under Phase II of the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI). The cheque distribution ceremony, held in Quetta, was attended by senior military and civil officials, along with hundreds of enthusiastic farmers. The […]
Those clamouring for ‘Political Solution Only’ in Balochistan, when sizeable Baloch lands are under active insurgency aimed at seceding from Pakistan, conveniently overlook the overall construct of COIN (counterinsurgency) in modern times. In a situation akin to Baloch lands, political process would naturally follow the kinetic process, or at best be parallel to it, situation […]
Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appeared in a meeting with a United States senator on Wednesday, making a first appearance since rumours about his health spread following a now-deleted Turkish presidency statement. Earlier this month, Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went to Saudi Arabia and was meant to later visit the neighbouring United Arab […]
All-rounder Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a colossal 102 runs in Colombo and bounce back in style after a defeat to […]
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Wednesday raised cash support for its beneficiaries, increasing the quarterly amount under the Benazir Kafalat Programme by Rs1,000, bringing the new stipend to Rs14,500 starting from the first of Ramazan. Additionally, BISP announced a Rs500 increase in stipends for recipients of the Benazir Educational Scholarships and the Benazir Nashonuma […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said Pakistan would not hesitate to conduct more air strikes in Afghanistan if no action was taken by Kabul against militants on its soil to ensure peace. The federal government has been consistently raising its voice on international forums against terrorist sanctuaries operating in Afghanistan and using its soil […]
Carlos Alcaraz made a triumphant return to action following his Australian Open success as he beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in the first round in Doha on Tuesday. Alcaraz, who became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam with his victory in Melbourne, saw off the 30th-ranked Rinderknech in two closely contested […]