A Muslim man is fighting for his life after being stabbed multiple times in what authorities are investigating as a suspected hate crime at a shopping mall in West Valley City, Utah. Police say the attacker deliberately targeted the victim because of his religion, raising fresh concerns over rising anti-Muslim violence in the United...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to strengthen coordination with provincial governments and disaster management authorities to ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season. The directive came during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, where the country’s preparedness for...
Vietnamese authorities have launched an extensive investigation into an international diamond smuggling network allegedly responsible for illegally importing more than 28,000 diamonds valued at nearly $11 million, with one of the country’s largest jewellery companies caught up in the high-profile case. Police say the syndicate smuggled diamonds sourced from India into Vietnam via Hong Kong,...
A diplomatic gesture by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has drawn a warm response from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who expressed his appreciation after receiving a gift of Pakistan’s famous mangoes. According to reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz sent a consignment of premium Pakistani mangoes to his Hungarian counterpart as a goodwill gesture aimed at strengthening...
Spain booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after producing a commanding performance to defeat France in a thrilling semifinal, ending the French side’s hopes of lifting another world title. The victory showcased Spain’s tactical discipline, attacking flair, and ability to capitalize on key opportunities against one of football’s strongest teams....
The US President Donald Trump has criticized the FBI’s involvement in the investigation into the sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, describing the probe as a “waste of resources” and dismissing speculation that the veteran lawmaker’s death was the result of foul play. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had...
A highly secretive Iranian nuclear facility known as “Peak X Mountain” has emerged as one of the primary targets in US President Donald Trump’s latest warnings against Tehran. The underground complex is believed to be among Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear installations, making it a key focus of growing tensions between the two countries. During...
Pakistan’s import profile witnessed a significant shift during FY2025-26, with surging imports of coal, soybean seeds, and industrial raw materials driving overall cargo growth despite a sharp decline in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquid cargo imports. According to annual statistics released by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), total imports handled at the port...
Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have approached the Supreme Court by filing a chamber appeal against the registrar’s decision to return their petitions challenging the Islamabad High Court’s refusal to suspend their sentences in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. The appeal, submitted through their counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, under...
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has successfully received and is handling one of the world’s largest container ships, marking a significant achievement for Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sector. The ultra-large container vessel, MSC Erica, arrived at South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL) on July 12, highlighting the port’s growing capability to accommodate some of the...