Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasising its vital role in promoting the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. During a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, the premier highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to nuclear safety, security, and...
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the government has no intention of politicising the health of former prime minister Imran Khan, stressing that he is being provided proper medical care in accordance with jail regulations. Speaking to the media, Naqvi dismissed concerns raised by the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf leadership regarding Khan’s condition, stating that medical...
KARACHI—Pakistan’s equity market tumbled sharply on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index falling over 2,500 points as investors reacted negatively to the effects of a new super tax and disappointing corporate results, market sources reported. The extended downturn from recent sessions snapped further as panic selling gripped traders and sentiment weakened across major sectors. The painful...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a historic parliamentary election, securing a majority in the 300-seat Jatiya Sangsad and marking a major turning point in Bangladesh’s political landscape, according to local broadcasters and international reports. This vote—the country’s first since the Gen Z-inspired protests of 2024 that ousted longtime premier Sheikh Hasina—saw the...
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to extend the mandate of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee for another year, keeping its work active until February 17, 2027, diplomats said Thursday. The team is responsible for overseeing sanctions imposed on the Taliban and associated individuals, groups, and entities—including...
President Asif Ali Zardari has warned that any military escalation involving Iran could severely destabilise the Gulf region, South Asia, and Western Asia, underscoring the grave risks of resolving disputes through force, as he said at a reception hosted by the Iranian embassy in Islamabad. Addressing guests on the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution,...
Retired Pakistan Army Chief General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa was hospitalised and placed in an intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering injuries from a fall at his home on Tuesday morning, family sources told local news outlets. According to the information released by his relatives, General Bajwa slipped and fell in the bathroom around 4:30...
Peshawar Zalmi’s assistant coach and bowling expert, Azhar Mahmood, has expressed confidence that the upcoming Pakistan vs. India T20 World Cup match will be a thrilling contest, praising the balanced performance of the Pakistan cricket team and predicting an entertaining game for fans. Speaking to journalists, Mahmood highlighted that Pakistan’s current form and team combination...
Chennai, India—The UAE cricket team’s management sent opening batsman Mohammad Zohib back to the UAE from India during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 camp, a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of discrimination. Zohib claimed he was dropped from the squad because of his Pakistani nationality, alleging the entire team management was Indian and that this influenced...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has intensified negotiations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in an effort to persuade Pakistan to face India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, Jang reports. In meetings at Qaddafi Stadium, ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam held talks...