Kabul: The supreme leader of the ruling Taliban regime in Afghanistan, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has directed the Ministry of Energy to immediately begin the construction of a dam on the Kunar River. According to Afghan media reports, the Taliban chief instructed authorities to finalize agreements with domestic companies rather than waiting for foreign firms. The...
Islamabad: The Interior Ministry has formally issued a notification declaring a religious party a banned organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997. According to the notification, the federal government has credible evidence that the organization is involved in activities deemed as terrorism, leading to the decision to include the religious party in the First Schedule...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned Israel that the annexation of the occupied West Bank will not be tolerated, saying that such a move would cost Israel its support from the United States. In an interview with an American magazine, President Trump said that the annexation plan violates earlier understandings with Arab nations. “We...
Microsoft founder and one of the world’s richest individuals, Bill Gates, has made a surprising appearance in the Indian television industry. According to Indian media reports, Bill Gates will be seen in the popular Indian drama *Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2*, marking his first-ever cameo in an Indian serial. A newly released promo...
Pakistan has announced the phased restoration of Afghan transit trade, starting with the Chaman border crossing, as part of efforts to normalize trade movement after nearly two weeks of suspension. According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Transit Trade Customs, the movement of returning vehicles will be strictly monitored under the new restoration...
Islamabad: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has formally approved a ban on a religious political party, citing its involvement in violent and extremist activities across the country. During the meeting, senior officials from the Punjab government joined via video link and briefed the cabinet on the group’s history of violence and...
Rawalpindi: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada made history by breaking a 119-year-old record with a sensational batting performance against Pakistan in the second Test at the Pindi Stadium. In response to Pakistan’s first innings total of 333 runs, Rabada came to bat at number 11 and stunned the crowd with an aggressive knock of...
Shikarpur: In a major breakthrough under the Sindh government’s Surrender Policy 2025, 72 bandits from the Kachha area laid down their arms during a ceremony held at Police Line Shikarpur. The surrender ceremony showcased a large cache of weapons handed over by the outlaws, including Kalashnikov rifles, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns, and other advanced arms....
A brief moment of panic was witnessed during Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Kerala when her helicopter sank on landing at the Pramadam Stadium helipad. According to Indian media reports, the President had arrived on a four-day official visit to the state when the helicopter suddenly sank on one side as it touched down....
The Israeli parliament has taken a controversial first step toward annexing the occupied West Bank — a move that has sparked outrage across the Arab world. According to Arab media reports, the 120-member Knesset narrowly passed the annexation bill with 25 votes in favor and 24 against. The legislation has now been sent to the...