France and India are entering a new era of defence cooperation with plans to jointly produce Rafale fighter jets as well as helicopters, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, adding France also hopes to sell more submarines to India. India’s expected order for another 114 Rafales is a “new step forward” in defence ties […]
The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday took notice of the death of a final-year medical student of Lahore’s Fatima Jinnah Medical University, on the varsity premises and sought a report within seven days. Young Fareeha, identified as a final-year MBBS student, fell from the third floor of a hostel at the university, […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will visit Israel next week. “We are acting to strengthen our alliances. Next week, my close friend Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, a huge global power, will visit Israel,” Netanyahu said in a televised speech at a military ceremony. […]
Scientists who conducted DNA examinations of victims of the Gul Plaza inferno have revealed that the intensity of the blaze reached up to 1,200 degrees Celsius, causing bodies to burn to such an extent that in several cases only bones — and in some instances powdered remains — were recovered. The startling disclosures were made […]
After the closure of the Utility Stores Corporation, low-income families in Punjab are struggling to access subsidized essentials ahead of Ramazan, while many still await inclusion in government relief lists amid rising concern over Sehri and Iftar expenses. Naila Begum, a widow from Garhi Shahu, revealed that she was living in a rented house with […]
A confident run chase led by Brian Bennett and captain Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe secure a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, moving them to the top of Group B at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Chasing 179 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Zimbabwe reached the target with four wickets […]
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen have strengthened their squad ahead of the upcoming Pakistan Super League season with the signing of Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, the franchise announced on Thursday. The Kingsmen confirmed the high-profile addition through their official social media channels, describing Maxwell as a key signing for the 11th edition of the PSL, which is […]
Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramazan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney’s west on Wednesday contained a drawing of a pig and a threat […]
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has rejected allegations made by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), saying documentary evidence shows the board fulfilled all financial responsibilities related to the national team’s participation in FIH Pro League Season-7 Phase-2 in Hobart, Australia. In a statement, the PSB said claims against it were misleading and contrary to the […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp reversal on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeted over 6,680 points, or approximately 4%. The PSX came under intense selling pressure today, with the KSE-100 Index plunging 6,683 points (-3.74%) to close at 172,170. The sharp decline erased the gains from the previous session’s rebound and […]