3 h. ago Noor, Nasir start their Asian Individual C’ships campaign with impressive wins

Talented Pakistani players, Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal, kicked off their campaign at the 23rd Asian Individual Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia, with impressive wins. Noor Zaman dominated Aaron-Jon Widjaja Liang of Singapore, while Nasir Iqbal outclassed Jaejin Yoo of Korea, said a press release. Both matches were won quite easily, showcasing the skill and determination […]

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7 h. ago North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

PYONGYANG: North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and sappers to Russia’s Kursk region to help rebuild it after a Ukrainian incursion that North Korean troops helped Moscow repel this year, a senior Russian security official said on Tuesday. Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council and a former defence minister with close […]

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15 h. ago Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozens amid G7 summit

A massive Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv has left 14 people dead and 44 injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian officials reported that 27 different sites in the capital were hit overnight, including homes, schools, and essential infrastructure. Rescue workers raced against time in […]

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52 h. ago The sweetness of sugar: Amir Khusrau — a life in verse and vignette

This is the seventh article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world. Once, at a mehfil-e-sama at Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s khanaqah, Amir Khusrau recited a ghazal in the Sufi saint’s presence. […]

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59 h. ago Pakistan emerges as vital air route as airlines reroute amid middle East airspace closures

June 15, 2025 – As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt regional aviation, Pakistan’s airspace has become a crucial corridor for international flights, especially for airlines connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Major carriers such as Emirates are now flying over northern and western Pakistan to reach destinations like Egypt and North America. […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan stands in solidarity with Iran, PM tells Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed “complete solidarity” with Iran amid heavy exchanges of missiles and airstrikes between Tehran and arch-foe Israel, while former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Pakistan cannot afford the conflict in Iran turning into Iraq 2.0 or World War III. The missile exchange comes a day after nearly 80 […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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4 d. ago ‘Make Nuclear Deal or face total destruction’: Trump tells Iran after Israeli strikes

WASHINGTON – Another MiddleEast crisis looms as Israel launched massive strikes on Iran,  killing top generals and nuclear scientists, and

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Russia bilateral relations significantly improved in recent years: President

Ambassador Albert highlights Russia’s unifying role in region for collective peace, prosperity   President Asif Ali Zardari has highlighted the

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6 d. ago BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook return from military service, fans go wild!

Two BTS members, Jimin and Jungkook, were discharged from South Korea’s military on Wednesday. Over a thousand fans gathered near the army base to welcome them. The excitement caused network overloads and loud cheers during their press conference. Jungkook thanked fans for waiting and promised to show a better version of themselves soon. Jimin shared […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan tells UK lawmakers it wants Indus Waters Treaty revived amid India tensions

 A Pakistani parliamentary delegation visiting key global capitals in the wake of last month’s military standoff with India told British lawmakers Islamabad remains committed to ensuring the revival of the Indus Waters Treaty and promoting regional peace, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The outreach comes after India and Pakistan engaged in their […]

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8 d. ago Russia launches largest drone attack of war as Ukraine defenses respond strongly

KYIV – Russia launched nearly 500 drones in the largest overnight drone assault of the war, Ukraine’s air force reported on Monday. The barrage, which included 20 additional missiles, mostly targeted Ukraine’s central and western regions. This attack comes as Russia ramps up its summer offensive and peace talks continue without major breakthroughs. Ukrainian air […]

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8 d. ago South Korea’s president Lee and Japan’s PM Ishiba vow to strengthen ties in first official call

SEOUL – South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first official phone call on Monday, agreeing to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance regional cooperation. The 25-minute conversation marked an important step toward rebuilding trust and stability in Northeast Asia. During the call, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]

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8 d. ago NATO chief Rutte urges 400% boost in air and missile defense to counter Russia

LONDON – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic 400% increase in the alliance’s air and missile defense systems, warning of rising threats from Russia. Speaking ahead of a key NATO summit later this month, Rutte stressed that the alliance must take a “quantum leap in collective defense” to stay secure in an […]

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8 d. ago Musk’s father defends Elon amid Trump feud, says stress fueled the clash

MOSCOW – Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has stepped into the ongoing feud between his son and U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that Elon acted “under stress” and made a mistake by publicly criticizing Trump. While speaking to Russia’s Izvestia newspaper during a visit to Moscow, Errol Musk said both Trump and Elon had been […]

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1 week ago Russian airstrikes kill 6, injure 80 in major assault on Ukraine

Russia launched a powerful missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Friday, killing at least six people and injuring around 80 others. The overnight strikes caused widespread destruction in cities including Kyiv, Chernihiv, Lutsk, and Ternopil. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that three emergency responders were killed in Kyiv during a second strike after arriving […]

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1 week ago Russia launches deadly drone and missile strikes days after Ukraine’s audacious attack on bomber fleet

KYIV: Russia launched waves of drones and ballistic missiles at multiple targets across a broad swath of Ukraine early Friday, killing at least four people in the capital and wounding around 40 across the country. A producer in the Kyiv region reported hearing at least two explosions in the pre-dawn hours and images from the […]

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1 week ago Russia launches massive strikes on Kyiv, calls it a response to Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’

MOSCOW – Russia confirmed on Friday that its forces launched a large-scale missile and drone strike on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight. The move, according to Moscow, was in direct response to what it described as recent “terrorist acts” carried out by Ukraine. The strikes came after a deadly incident last weekend, where a […]

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1 week ago Russia launches massive air assault on Kyiv, killing four and injuring dozens

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing four people and injuring at least 20 others. According to Ukrainian officials, powerful explosions shook the city as drones and cruise missiles targeted various districts, leaving widespread damage and fear among residents. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that 16 of the […]

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1 week ago India equates terrorism with war, even without proof: Bilawal tells US lawmakers

WASHINGTON – PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Washington, strongly criticized India’s approach to regional conflict, saying that any act of terrorism in India is treated as a declaration of war—proof or not. During a series of meetings with members of the US Congress and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Bilawal […]

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