Pakistan continued its winning streak and qualified for the men’s volleyball final of the Asian Youth Games after defeating Indonesia 3–1 in the semifinals on Monday, ensuring at least a silver medal in the tournament. The national side, which remains undefeated in the competition, will face Iran in the final on Wednesday for a shot…
1. Essential activities in key countries will continue.2. Lower-risk areas will face reductions in support.3. Wild polio remains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Eradicating polio is still possible despite significant funding cuts, global health officials said as they outlined how they will cope with the shortfall. The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership…
Senior health journalist Waqar Bhatti, was presented with the 1st National Health Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to health journalism, public health awareness, and disease prevention advocacy in Pakistan. The award was conferred during the annual dinner of the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition and Conference held in Karachi. Federal Minister for National…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence that he could “quickly resolve” the ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, lauding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people.” Trump made the remarks while speaking at the signing ceremony of a Thailand–Cambodia peace accord, held on the sidelines of…
US President Donald Trump has once again lauded Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing him as a “good man,” while also calling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a “great leader.” Speaking at the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, President Trump said he had received reports of possible tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan but praised Pakistan’s…
Show highlights Pakistani artistry with emerging designers presenting innovative creations Under the autumn sunlight at the Great Wall, China and Pakistan engaged in a fashion dialogue that reflected the enduring vitality of their cultures. The maiden China-Pakistan Fashion Show, organised by the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing in collaboration with the China International Cultural Communication…
Aroob Jatoi, the wife of famous YouTuber Saad Rehman, alias Ducky Bhai, has had her interim bail extended in the case concerning the promotion of an illegal online gambling app. Aroob appeared before the court after the expiry of her interim bail period. During the hearing, the court extended her bail until November 6 and directed the…
South Africa’s lower order staged a remarkable fightback on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, with Senuran Muthusamy and Keshav Maharaj leading the resistance after debutant Asif Afridi’s brilliant five-wicket haul had earlier put Pakistan in command. At one point, Pakistan seemed poised for a significant first-innings lead as South Africa stumbled to 235-8,…
Kagiso Rabada and Senuran Muthusamy added 98 runs for the last wicket. Photo: AFP RAWALPINDI: South Africa fought a rearguard action to turn the second test against Pakistan on its head and take the upper hand after an enthralling third day’s play on Wednesday. Spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets to leave Pakistan 94-4 at…
Consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, may soon see relief on their electricity bills. On Wednesday, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) requesting a 37 paisa per unit reduction in electricity prices under the fuel adjustment for September. NEPRA is scheduled to review and hear…
