Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so. This pivotal development came after Moscow accepted the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador. Russia announced on Thursday its intention to strengthen ties with Kabul, particularly in the areas of security, trade, and counter-terrorism. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry indicated that Moscow sees good prospects for developing relations and will continue to support Kabul in security, counter-terrorism, and combating drug crime. The ministry also identified significant trade and economic opportunities, especially in energy, transport, agriculture, and infrastructure. “We believe that the act…
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Pakistan emerged victorious in the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 (Plate Division Cup) on Friday, defeating Maldives with a commanding 60-35 score in a thrilling final held in Jeonju, South Korea. Pakistan’s triumph in the final showdown at the Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium signifies an undefeated run in the Plate Division Cup, as the team secured seven consecutive wins throughout the tournament. From the outset, Pakistan showcased superior form, establishing a significant lead in the first quarter with a score of 17-5. The members of the Pakistan team (white) and the Maldives team (red) can be seen in action during…
The Indian cricket team’s impending tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled to feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from August 17 to 31, has reportedly been postponed indefinitely, Indian media outlets reported on Friday. According to these reports, the delay stems from a directive issued by the Indian government to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), citing heightened political tensions between the two nations as the underlying reason. Neither the BCCI nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed the postponement as of yet. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had already commenced preparations…
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the opposition alliance is approaching a simple majority, now requiring just 20 more seats to tip the balance of power within the provincial assembly. The incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government currently holds 92 seats, while the opposition’s strength has increased to 53, following the restoration of reserved seats subsequent to a Supreme Court verdict. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has a total strength of 145 members, though currently there are 115 elected members. Of the remaining 30, 26 seats are reserved for women and four for minorities. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued a…
Ahead of mourning processions scheduled for the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram, authorities in Karachi have barricaded key sections of the city’s main procession route and intensified security measures across sensitive areas. As a precautionary step, shops and commercial centers situated along the primary procession route – particularly on the megacity’s main thoroughfare, MA Jinnah Road, as well as in Saddar, Empress Market, and Preedy Street – were partially sealed overnight. Police have strategically placed shipping containers at crucial entry points in Saddar to partially restrict access and manage traffic flow. A substantial contingent of security personnel will be…
The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a warning on Thursday, anticipating heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flood risks across various parts of the country from July 6 to 10. Impact-based weather alerts from NEOC have cautioned the public that intensified monsoon activity, combined with a strong westerly wave, is expected to affect multiple regions during this period. Northern areas, in particular, face a heightened risk of flash floods from July 7 to 12. Islamabad and parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur, Okara,…
In a pivotal stride towards regional connectivity, Pakistan and Russia have reached an agreement to collaborate on establishing a robust rail and road network. This initiative aims to link Pakistan directly with Central Asia and Russia, thereby providing landlocked states with crucial access to warm waters through Pakistani territory. The accord was forged during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Russian Federation’s Deputy Minister of Transport Andrey Sergeyevich Nikitin. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial conference in Tianjin, China. Both leaders underscored the importance of accelerating…
The Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Green Line service will be suspended in the port city on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram due to security concerns, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday. According to the spokesperson, seven out of ten routes of the Peoples Bus Service will also remain inoperative on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. Additionally, five routes of the Peoples Bus Service will experience partial disruptions on the 8th of Muharram. Meanwhile, the Karachi Traffic Police have released a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for these three days. As per the plan shared on social media, MA…
Security forces have eliminated at least 30 Indian-backed terrorists attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Friday. The military’s media wing stated that the movement of a large contingent of “khwarij” (terrorists), associated with the “Indian proxy Fitna-al-Khwarij,” was detected near the border area in Hassan Khel on the nights of July 1-2 and July 2-3. According to the ISPR, troops engaged the infiltrators and thwarted their attempt at infiltration with “precise and skillful engagement,” resulting in all 30 Indian-sponsored terrorists being “sent to hell.” A substantial quantity…
A five-story residential structure collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area on Friday, resulting in at least four fatalities and six injuries, as reported by rescue officials. According to rescue personnel, at least four bodies and six individuals were extricated from the debris in an injured state. A woman was among those successfully rescued. Officials further stated that more people are feared to be entrapped beneath the rubble, and a rescue operation is actively in progress. Six families resided in the affected building, with numerous individuals reportedly trapped within the wreckage. Hospital authorities confirmed that six injured persons were transported to the…
