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Major among five soldiers martyred during operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan: ISPR
A major-ranked officer was among five soldiers martyred during an area sanitisation operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday. At least seven terrorists were also killed during the operation. According to a statement by the military’s m...
Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to 'conflict' as US-China summit starts
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing on Thursday. Trump had arrived in China with a...
Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow
Football’s global players’ union renewed concerns on Thursday about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned that the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased. An analysis by climate research group World Weather Attribution found that roughly a quarte...
HRCP 'deeply alarmed' at continued captivity of seafarers onboard tanker seized by Somali pirates
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday expressed alarm at the continued captivity of Pakistanis aboard an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates, demanding urgent action by the government and the relevant authorities. The MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged product tanker, was seized on A...
Pakistan has a supreme court. Then it built a supremacist one.
Earlier this month, Justice Yahya Afridi, the last person who will hold the title of Chief Justice of Pakistan, handed down a judgment declaring that the Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) are coordinate apex courts, neither subordinate to the other. The judgment did not arrive...
Wilting against Bangladesh no good omen for Pakistan
Stakes were not that high until it all panned out in the final session in Dhaka on Tuesday. It was no mountain to climb for the tourists. But that is Pakistan cricket for you where things evolve quickly – and alarmingly too. While not taking anything away from the exquisite show produced by lanky pa...
Former Indian army chief backs RSS leader's call for engaging in dialogue with Pakistan
Former Indian army chief Gen (retired) Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi open. In an interview with Press Trust of India aired on Tuesday, RSS Secretary General Da...
India bars sugar exports until September
India, one of the world’s largest sugar producers, has banned exports of the key commodity until the end of September to ensure enough domestic supplies and prevent prices from rising. The government prohibited exports “with immediate effect”, according to an order issued late on Wednesday, other th...
Former Indian army chief backs RSS leader's call for engaging in dialogue with Pakistan: report
Former Indian army chief Gen (retired) Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi open, Indian media reported. In an interview with Press Trust of India aired on Tuesday, R...
Constable injured in attack on checkpost succumbs to wounds in Charsadda
CHARSADDA: A constable, who was critically injured in an attack on a checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda last month, succumbed to his wounds, police said on Thursday. Charsadda police spokesperson Safiullah said Constable Sajjad Khan was injured when unidentified militants targeted the Aziza...
In pictures: US president gets red carpet welcome upon arrival for talks with China's Xi in Beijing
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan. Heaping praise on his host, Trump told Xi it was “an honour to be your friend”, as t...
In pictures: US president gets red carpet welcome upon arrival for talks with China's Xi
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan. Heaping praise on his host, Trump told Xi it was “an honour to be your friend”, as t...
Xi calls for China, US to be 'partners not rivals' as high-stakes talks with Trump kick off in Beijing
China’s Xi Jinping called for Washington and Beijing to be “partners not rivals” as two days of talks with US President Donald Trump kicked off on Thursday. The day began with Xi welcoming US President Trump with a handshake at the opulent Great Hall of the People. Accompanied by Trump, Xi sh...
Xi calls for China, US to be 'partners not rivals' as high-stakes talks with Trump begin in Beijing
China’s Xi Jinping called for Washington and Beijing to be “partners not rivals” as two days of talks with US President Donald Trump kicked off on Thursday. The day began with Xi welcoming US President Trump with a handshake at the opulent Great Hall of the People. Accompanied by Trump, Xi sh...
Bank van robbed of Rs80m in Bannu
BANNU: Robbers intercepted a National Bank cash van near Asparka Chowk in the Domel area here on Tuesday evening and took away over Rs80 million cash, sources said. They added that the armed men also took away four rifles and a pistol with them. However, the bank employees and the vehicle were left ...
Ex-Punjab health minister Yasmin terms Peshawar court ruling ‘breath of fresh air’
LAHORE: Former Punjab health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, currently incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail, has welcomed the recent Peshawar sessions court judgement related to the May 9 cases, calling it “a breath of fresh air” in what she described as Pakistan’s ongoing judicial crisis. Referring specific...
KP health dept seeks more funds for free cochlear implants of 1,000 children
PESHAWAR: Health department has sought more funds from government to provide cochlear implants to about 1,000 deaf and dumb children under Sehat Card Plus scheme. Officials at Health Secretariat told Dawn that government was providing Rs4 billion every month for free treatment of patients under Seha...
Health dept seeks more funds for free cochlear implants of 1,000 children
PESHAWAR: Health department has sought more funds from government to provide cochlear implants to about 1,000 deaf and dumb children under Sehat Card Plus scheme. Officials at Health Secretariat told Dawn that government was providing Rs4 billion every month for free treatment of patients under Seha...
Atletico beat Osasuna, Betis qualify for Champions League
BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid consolidated their fourth place in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday while Real Betis beat Elche to guarantee themselves a Champions League spot. Atletico’s English forward Ademola Lookman opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after J...
England drop Zak Crawley for first Test against New Zealand
LONDON: England have dropped struggling opener Zak Crawley from their squad for next month’s first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s as they begin rebuilding following a dismal 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia. Durham batsman Emilio Gay, one of three uncapped players named in the 15-man squad alongsid...
UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit
The United Arab Emirates said Thursday it “denies reports” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu’s office said he had met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) president during the war with Iran. Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday he had “paid a...
India, Afghanistan set to feature in Central Asian Volleyball in Lahore
LAHORE: India and Afghanistan have confirmed participation in the eight-nation Central Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship to be held in Lahore from July 3-10, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob announced on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference here, Yaqoob sa...
German citizen honoured with award for healthcare services
German citizen Anita Khawaja stands with Ambassador Ina Lepel after receiving the Cross of Merit (1st Class) of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany during a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday. — White Star ISLAMABAD: German citizen and resident of Sialkot, Anita Khawaja, was award...
Punjab govt to build 1,000 playfields in schools
LAHORE: One thousand playfields will be built in schools of Punjab besides awarding monthly scholarships to 1,000 talented children of inter-school competitions. It was decided at a meeting held between Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Ayub with Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat here on Wednesday....