The Foreign Office on Friday dismissed speculation about a possible meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China. During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated Pakistan’s readiness for comprehensive dialogue with India, despite what he described as recent unprovoked missile attacks by New Delhi. “India says they would talk on terrorism only; however, we want to talk on all matters, including terrorism, not just on terrorism. We will not hesitate from discussion on terrorism. We have complete and…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The death toll from Thursday’s firecrackers warehouse explosion on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi has increased to six after another person who was injured in the blast died while receiving treatment. Police reported that the owner of the warehouse, Muhammad Hanif alias Patakha Wala, who was also injured in the explosion, has been arrested from the hospital. However, his brother, Ayub, who was also wounded, escaped from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on Friday night and remains at large. Police are conducting raids to apprehend Ayub. Both brothers have been named in the FIR registered at Preedy police station, which…
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) announced the arrest of four suspects linked to India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), claiming to have exposed a major terrorist network and safe houses operating in Karachi. According to the CTD, the operation was carried out jointly with federal intelligence agencies, and a total of six suspects working for RAW have been arrested so far. CTD Additional Inspector General Azad Khan stated in a press conference that the men were apprehended on July 8 in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old man in Badin on May 18, 2025. During their…
It sounds like you’ve been shouldering a heavy load of responsibilities at home, and that’s left you feeling completely drained. It seems you’re on the verge of burnout, and your body is clearly asking for a break. I understand that a holiday feels like the perfect way to hit the reset button, but your husband’s work schedule is making that impossible right now. This must feel incredibly frustrating—like you’re stuck between a genuine need for rest and the reality of your current circumstances. When our nervous systems are under constant pressure without a chance to recover, they naturally yearn for…
According to an official statement, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $410 million financing package to support the development of Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper-gold mine project. Operated by Barrick Gold, Reko Diq is one of the world’s largest untapped mineral deposits. “Reko Diq will help the critical minerals supply chain, while advancing the clean energy transition and driving digital innovation across the region and beyond,” said ADB President Masato Kanda. He added that the ADB’s support is “a game-changer for Pakistan, creating quality jobs and underpinning the nation’s transition toward a more resilient and diversified economy.” Islamabad hopes…
The equity market experienced a decline on Thursday as investors engaged in profit-taking after a recent record-breaking rally, leading to a much-needed market correction. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 149,235.26 points, marking a decrease of 1,355.74 points, or -0.9%, from its previous closing of 150,591.00. During the trading session, the index reached an intraday high of 151,249.62, gaining 658.62 points (0.44%), before reversing course to hit a low of 148,272.57, representing a significant drop of 2,318.43 points (-1.54%). “The market is experiencing some profit taking at the end of an incredible rally,” said Ahfaz Mustafa,…
In Mackay on Friday, South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match series against world champions Australia. Lungi Ngidi’s outstanding five-wicket haul helped secure an 84-run victory in the second one-day international. Opting to bat first, South Africa was all out for 277 with five balls remaining in their innings. Half-centuries from Matthew Breetzke (88) and Tristan Stubbs (74) had South Africa looking on track to surpass the 300-run mark at one point. However, the final total didn’t matter as Ngidi (5-42) and his fellow bowlers dismissed Australia for 193 in just 37.4 overs, clinching the series with…
The Pakistan Shaheens have secured a dramatic one-run victory against Nepal in the 30th match held in Darwin on Friday. Chasing a target of 145 runs, Nepal’s innings concluded at 143 for 7 in 20 overs, despite a valiant effort from captain Rohit Paudel, whose 52 runs off 44 balls went in vain. Paudel’s half-century included six boundaries and one towering six. Dipendra Singh Airee was in superb form, dispatching the Shaheens’ bowlers with ease before he was run out by a combined effort from Abdul Samad and Ghazi Ghori. Nepal faced an early setback when opener Kushal Bhurtel was…
On Wednesday, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced extensive reforms, stating that she will slash her agency’s payroll by over 40% by the end of 2025, a move projected to save an estimated $700 million. She accused the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) of having become “bloated, inefficient, and rife with abuse of power.” Gabbard Unveils ‘ODNI 2.0’ Plan In a formal statement and a series of social media posts, Gabbard vowed to “cut bloated bureaucracy, root out deep state actors, and restore mission focus.” Her office released a four-page fact sheet titled “ODNI 2.0,”…
During last month’s deadly floods in Beijing, rural hotel owner Cui Jian and his guests were left stranded on a rooftop overnight. After battling through a metre-high mix of mud and silt, rescuers finally reached them the following day. Beijing’s northern Huairou and neighboring Miyun districts experienced a year’s worth of rain in just one week, triggering flash floods that wiped out entire villages and resulted in 44 deaths—making it the deadliest flood since 2012. The authorities’ most severe weather warning came too late for most villagers in Huairou, who were already asleep when it was issued. Cui, whose 10…
