India’s recent manipulation of Chenab River flows has once again brought the fragile water relationship between Pakistan and India into sharp focus. What was once hailed as one of the most successful examples of conflict-resilient diplomacy in the developing world is now being undermined by unilateral actions that threaten Pakistan’s survival. The abrupt release of […]
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a Karachi-based journalist, Aslam Shah, and registered a case against him on charges of defamation and harassment under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Act 2025. According to FIR, the agency — which operates under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) — registered the case on […]
In a bid to curb the growing trend of vape smoking among youth in the federal capital, the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services is set to table ‘Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill’ in the House following its approval by the panel. The proposed legislation seeks to impose strict controls on the sale, […]
The United States on Wednesday seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it from off the coast of Venezuela, in an operation condemned by Moscow. Washington says the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US […]
Muzammil Murtaza captured the men’s singles title while Maheen Aftab Qureshi secured the women’s crown at the 11th Begum Kulsoom Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championship, as the tournament concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad. Murtaza defeated veteran Aqeel Khan in the men’s singles final, while Qureshi beat Soha Ali to claim the […]
Liverpool boss Arne Slot sounded doubtful he will have striker Hugo Ekitike for Thursday’s Premier League trip to leaders Arsenal, with the Frenchman yet to return to training following a hamstring issue. Ekitike, who has eight league goals this season, missed Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham due to what Slot described as a slight injury, […]
Juventus strolled to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Tuesday to keep their Serie A title hopes alive in a game where under-pressure forward Jonathan David scored his first league goal since the opening day of the season. Luciano Spalletti stuck with David who missed a penalty in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Lecce, and the […]
Tibhar Table Tennis Academy clinched the team title at the Quaid-e-Azam Table Tennis Tournament held at the NUML University Gymnasium, as players from across Pakistan competed in team and singles events over three days. The tournament was organised to mark the opening of the Tibhar Table Tennis Academy, established on December 1 by former Pakistan […]
The U.S. reached the semi-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament after beating Greece 2-1 in Perth on Wednesday, as Coco Gauff defeated Maria Sakkari before returning to clinch victory for the defending champions in the doubles. Gauff, a two-times Grand Slam champion, beat Sakkari 6-3 6-2 in an hour and 26 minutes to […]
New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy is set to make his Twenty20 World Cup debut next month after being picked in the 15-member squad led by Mitchell Santner on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, currently the second-ranked bowler in T20 internationals, was in red-hot form across formats in 2025 when he claimed a total 81 international wickets […]