Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not expected to travel to Canada for the upcoming G7 Summit, Indian media has reported, citing sources, due to ongoing tense relations between Ottawa and New Delhi. Insiders indicate that neither the Indian side has communicated about such a visit nor has the Canadian side extended an invitation in this regard. They emphasized that the bilateral relationship needs significant improvement before any high-profile visit of this nature can occur. This marks the first time in six years that Modi will not be attending a G7 summit, which Canada is hosting this year from June 15…
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his immediate retirement from One Day Internationals on Monday, thereby concluding his illustrious 50-over career. The 36-year-old will continue to represent Australia in T20 Internationals and is expected to remain a contender for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Maxwell’s decision comes in the wake of Australia’s semi-final exit from the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year and follows the recent ODI retirement of fellow World Cup winner Steven Smith. Although Maxwell has not officially stepped away from Test cricket, a return to the red-ball format appears improbable. The announcement was made during a comprehensive interview…
South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen, who made his international debut in 2018, announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on Monday. The 33-year-old shared the news via social media, describing his decision as deeply emotional yet ultimately peaceful. “It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klaasen wrote. “It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with.” Klaasen reflected on his…
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has asserted that his party was instrumental in making Pakistan an atomic power and in the joint development of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft with China. The ruling party has recently gone to significant lengths in claiming credit for nuclear technology, seemingly downplaying the role of nuclear physicist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, widely known as the father of Pakistan’s atomic weapons program, by stating that “he is no hero.” In an interview, responding to a question about Dr. Khan being overlooked during the Youm-e-Takbeer celebrations on May 28 this year,…
It was former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa who initially brought a critical matter to the attention of then-prime minister Imran Khan — a dossier containing alleged details of corruption linked to Bushra Bibi, who was the First Lady at the time. Khan, however, immediately resisted this overture, reportedly telling Bajwa: “Bushra Bibi is my red line.” According to insiders privy to the exchange, Khan dismissed the contents of the folder as “one-sided.” When Bajwa suggested that the prime minister investigate the connections of individuals close to Bushra Bibi — including Farah Gogi, then-Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, and…
Pakistan experienced a marginal increase in militant attacks during May 2025. This uptick occurred even as heightened military tensions with neighboring India did not result in a significant escalation of violence from extremist groups. Data released by the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) indicates a 5% rise in attacks compared to April, though the overall assessment suggests that militant groups largely remained contained despite the prevailing regional geopolitical climate. According to the PICSS monthly security assessment, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a slight increase from 81 in April. These incidents led to 113 fatalities, including 52…
The port city has experienced tremors for the sixth time since yesterday, with fresh seismic activity reported from various areas of the metropolis on Monday morning. Residents reported feeling tremors once again in the vicinity of Landhi and Malir at approximately 10:25 AM. Locals from Quaidabad, Malir, Saudabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Khokhrapar, Steel Town, and surrounding neighborhoods also confirmed experiencing the jolts. A second round of tremors was felt at 11:04 AM, leading to widespread panic. Many residents rushed out of their homes in fear. According to the Seismological Centre, the latest tremor in Landhi and Malir registered a magnitude of 3.2.…
Pakistan has vehemently condemned recent antagonistic statements emanating from the Indian leadership, including remarks made in Bihar, characterizing them as indicative of a profoundly “troubling mindset” that prioritizes animosity over the pursuit of peace. “Indian leadership’s recent remarks including those made in Bihar reflect a deeply troubling mindset that prioritizes hostility over peace,” stated Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan in response to media inquiries. He asserted that any endeavor to portray Pakistan as the root cause of regional instability is detached from reality. Khan emphasized that the international community is well-informed of India’s history of aggressive conduct, which encompasses…
In a profoundly tragic incident, a laborer in Rahim Yar Khan administered poison to his three children before taking his own life on Monday, reportedly due to his inability to afford Eid attire for them, according to police. The police stated that the heartbreaking event occurred in the Sardar Garh Basti Haji Pir area of Rukanpur village. The man, identified as a tractor trolley driver, had been unemployed and grappling with severe distress for an extended period, police sources revealed. In a desperate act, he allegedly gave poisonous pills to his two disabled sons and daughter, subsequently consuming them himself.…
https://youtu.be/_PS5nx2jACU?si=HOjVJEfA3VK_kyvM Pakistan Society of North Texas Hosts ‘Day of Gratitude’ in Dallas to Celebrate Pakistan’s Victory By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: The representative organization of the Pakistani community, Pakistan Society of North Texas (PSNT), organized a dignified event in Dallas titled “Day of Gratitude”, in which a large number of community members participated. The chief guest of the event was the Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aftab Chaudhry. The purpose of this event was to express gratitude for the integrity, sovereignty, and recent successes of our beloved homeland, and to further strengthen the spirit of patriotism within the community.…
