In Beijing on Monday, India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar urged his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to resolve friction along their shared border, pull back troops, and avoid “restrictive trade measures” to normalize their relationship. This meeting marked Jaishankar’s first trip to China since 2020, a year when a deadly border clash between their troops led to a four-year military standoff. Relations were significantly strained until a thaw began in October when both sides agreed to step back from the border. Jaishankar told Wang that the “good progress” made by the countries over the past nine months towards normalizing relations is…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan has denied recent social media speculation suggesting he is switching his cricket allegiance from Pakistan to England. Through an Instagram post, he affirmed his commitment to representing the Pakistan national side on the international stage for the foreseeable future. The clarification came after online rumors claimed the cricketer had moved to England to pursue a career in English cricket, with some posts even suggesting he had met with England Cricket Board (ECB) agents to discuss his future. “I would like to inform you all that I have arrived in England in connection with my domestic county contract…
Pakistan has secured its third consecutive victory in the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship, defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets during their final group stage match in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. This comprehensive win ensured Pakistan topped Group D. The straight-sets victory came with scores of 26-24, 25-14, and 25-16, with the match concluding in just one hour and 17 minutes. Key performances from Faizanullah, Talha Maher, and Muhammad Junaid were instrumental in sealing the win. With this impressive result, Pakistan has claimed the top spot in Group D, having won all three of its matches without dropping a single set. Their…
Amid ongoing speculations regarding a possible in-house change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a recent survey by Gallup Pakistan reveals widespread public dissatisfaction in the province over issues such as governance, public services, economic opportunities, and accountability, The News reported on Monday. The province-wide survey, conducted between February and March 2025 with 3,000 respondents, highlights deep frustrations just months after the formation of a new Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur-led government. The survey found that 74% of respondents report no access to clean drinking water and education, while access to healthcare is low at 63%. In rural and southern…
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi is likely to experience isolated drizzle and light showers during the morning and evening hours today (Monday). The Met Office has predicted that the weather will remain humid and overcast over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to hover between 33°C and 35°C, while the minimum recorded temperature over the past 24 hours was 29°C. Humidity levels remain high, with 78% moisture in the air, the PMD reported. Meanwhile, light sea breezes are blowing at a speed of around 11 kilometers per hour, offering some relief from the sultry…
The senior leadership of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is reportedly at odds over the party’s recently announced anti-government movement, revealing a widening rift within its ranks. While addressing a press conference in Lahore alongside Salman Akram Raja and other PTI leaders, Gandapur stated, “We have to decide in 90 days whether to do politics or not. The [protest] movement will be ‘do or die’ in nature.” However, Aliya Hamza, PTI Punjab Chief Organiser, publicly questioned the movement’s details. According to The News, Aliya Hamza asked, “Will anyone shed light on this? What plan of action was announced yesterday or…
With the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announcing another protest movement against the current government, the ruling administration has criticized the former ruling party for seeking dialogue with the establishment rather than political forces. The government has labeled PTI’s agitation drive as an attempt to destabilize the nation. “From their media talk, it is evident that they only want to destabilize and undermine the stability achieved after ‘Marka-e-Haq’ [Pakistan-India clashes] and the success in the government’s efforts for economic revival,” stated Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, during an appearance on Geo News’ “Geo Pakistan” on Monday.…
On Monday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reserved its decision on petitions filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), and other parties concerning the allocation of reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. A four-member ECP bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, reserved the verdict after hearing arguments from all involved parties. During the hearing, lawyers representing PML-N, JUI-F, and other political entities appeared before the election body. This development follows the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision on July 8 to nullify the ECP’s previous notification regarding the distribution of reserved seats for…
The federal government has clarified that the newly designated Federal Constabulary, formerly known as the Frontier Constabulary, should not be mistaken for a federal police force. This transformation is solely aimed at revamping the force’s existing structure. “No one should confuse that this is a federal police; it’s Federal Constabulary. FC will remain FC,” stated Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry during a press conference on Monday, alongside FC Commandant Riaz Nazir Gara. The minister’s press conference followed President Asif Ali Zardari’s promulgation of the Frontier Constabulary (Re-organisation) Ordinance, 2025, under Article 89 of the Constitution. This ordinance officially…
An Islamabad district and sessions court has granted a two-day physical remand for five foreign nationals accused of operating an illegal call center in the capital’s G-10 area. The suspects were presented in court by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). According to the NCCIA, the call center was recently raided and found to be hosting a fraudulent online network, allegedly run by these five foreign individuals. Over 60 Pakistani nationals were also employed at the site. During the court proceedings, the prosecutor stated that the accused were part of an organized network involved in online scams through illegal…
