Iran insisted on Monday that its missile programme was defensive in nature and designed to dissuade attack, while adding the existence of its arsenal was not up for debate. Israel had presented Iran’s ballistic missiles, along with its nuclear programme, as the two main threats it sought to neutralise during the 12-day war the foes […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash reward of Rs10 million for each player of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team following their victory in the Asia Cup against India, saying the team had made the nation proud. The prime minister hosted the victorious squad at the Prime Minister’s House on Monday, where a luncheon was held […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange wrapped up Monday’s session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending slightly in the red as investor sentiment remained cautious in the absence of strong triggers to drive a decisive move. Trading activity stayed largely range-bound with the index touching a day’s high of 172,167 and a low […]
Nine bandits were killed while 27 were arrested in Ghotki, a joint operation by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and police, against the Shekhani and Mazari criminal gangs. The operation was launched after armed bandits abducted 18 passengers from a bus traveling from Sadiqabad to Quetta near Ubauro on the night of December 15, according to a […]
Pakistan Under-19 cricket team mentor and former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has strongly criticised India’s conduct during the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, describing it as “unethical” and contrary to the spirit of the game, while praising his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship. Pakistan delivered a commanding all-round performance in […]