Pakistan’s Noor Zaman has surged into the final of the inaugural WSF World U23 Squash Championships with a commanding 11-6, 11-2, 11-4 victory over Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran on Wednesday at Karachi’s DHA Creek Club. The second-seeded Zaman is set to face Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in Thursday’s final after El Torkey caused an upset by defeating top-seeded fellow Egyptian Ibrahim Elkabbani 7-11, 11-2, 11-8, 11-5 in their semi-final match. Zaman had already secured a two-game lead when his opponent retired from the match. “The crowd support has been incredible, and I’ll give everything I have to win this title for…
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Authorities have decided to enlist the help of a globally renowned US-based firm to assist in extinguishing the underground fire in Karachi’s Korangi Creek area, suspected to be caused by a natural gas pocket, sources informed Geo News. Amid growing concerns over the blaze that has persisted for the past 12 days, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has established a technical committee to assess and contain a natural gas pocket discovered in Karachi’s Korangi Creek area. The committee comprises Chief Operating Officer of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) Sikandar Ali Memon, along with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif met with National Party (NP) chief Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on Wednesday and assured him of playing an “active role” in addressing the issues plaguing Balochistan. The NP delegation included former secretary general Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, MNA Pullain Baloch, NP Vice President and former MNA Sardar Kamal Khan Bangulzai, provincial president Aslam Baloch, Central Vice President Shahwaz Khan Bizenjo, and NP Punjab President Malik Ayub. Abdul Malik briefed the former three-time prime minister on the current situation in the province, with particular reference to the recent wave of arrests and ongoing protests.…
Rana Sanaullah, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab chapter president, announced on Wednesday the launch of a public outreach campaign aimed at reorganizing and strengthening the party’s structure. Speaking to journalists outside Jati Umra, Sanaullah, who also serves as an adviser to the prime minister on public and political affairs, stated that he would personally lead the campaign and present the ground realities to party president Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. He noted that the drive would initially focus on Punjab, but added that public rallies would also be held in other provinces once the PML-N president…
Eric Meyer, a senior bureau official (SBO) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US State Department, emphasized the potential of Pakistan’s vast mineral resources, stating that it could yield significant economic benefits for both Islamabad and Washington. According to a statement, Meyer led a delegation to Islamabad to advance US interests in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector, enhance economic cooperation, and reaffirm the importance of counterterrorism collaboration. Speaking on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, Meyer stressed that Pakistan’s mineral wealth — if developed responsibly and transparently — holds mutual advantages for both nations.…
A high-level delegation from the United States, led by Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Eric Meyer, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters on Wednesday, the military’s media wing announced. The meeting took place against the backdrop of Pakistan’s Mineral Investment Forum, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Appreciating the first-of-its-kind forum, the delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s policy to develop its vast untapped mineral wealth through mutually beneficial partnerships. Commenting on the US administration’s priorities, where collaboration in mineral development with…
In a magnificent diplomatic celebration of Pakistan Day, the Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates transformed a prestigious Abu Dhabi hotel into a vibrant display of Pakistani culture. Illuminated with the green and white hues of the national flag, the venue stood as a radiant symbol of unity, visible from afar. The event highlighted Pakistan’s dynamic spirit through traditional music, captivating artwork, and engaging cultural exhibits. The ceremony was honored by the distinguished presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who served as the chief guest. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Wednesday that incarcerated party founder Imran Khan supported calls for making Pakistan a “hard state,” emphasizing the importance of ensuring equal justice for all citizens. Speaking to Geo News, Gohar quoted Imran Khan as saying that a “hard state” would guarantee the rule of law and the uniform implementation of justice. “Imran said Pakistan should not remain a soft state, where the law is not consistently upheld,” he added. The 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, who has been behind bars since August 2023 after being booked in multiple cases ranging from corruption to…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah convened a meeting with leaders from the Hindu community of Larkana and Sukkur Division, where he announced that his government had recruited individuals from the Kolhi, Bhil, and Meghwar communities into the Sindh Police as part of an inclusive hiring policy. He addressed the misconception that Hindus are specifically targeted in kidnapping cases, clarifying that in the fiscal year 2024-25, out of 310 reported kidnappings, only eight victims were Hindus. Of these eight cases, seven individuals have been successfully recovered, leaving only one case involving a Hindu man named Rajesh unresolved. He further…
A police mobile van came under attack by terrorists, resulting in the death of three personnel and injuries to another, police reported on Thursday. According to police officials, the personnel from the New Sariab police station were aboard the van when it was ambushed by terrorists. Police officials stated that the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on the personnel. The martyred personnel include a sub-inspector and two constables, according to police officials. Reacting to the terrorist incident, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, labeling it a “cowardly assault” by the terrorists. “We will bring the terrorists to their…
