PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN – Etihad Airways has resumed flights to Peshawar after a nine-year break, a development signaling renewed international confidence in the city’s aviation sector and significantly boosting global connectivity for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Etihad flight EY 276 from Abu Dhabi landed at Bacha Khan International Airport today and was greeted with a traditional water salute by airport authorities, marking the carrier’s first arrival in Peshawar since 2014. The airline’s official statement confirms that Etihad Airways will now operate five weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Peshawar on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The outbound flight, EY 277,…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
KARACHI, PAKISTAN – During the ITCN Asia 2025 Expo, Mazik Global officially launched Resource Cloud, the region’s first AI-powered, human-managed talent cloud platform. The platform is designed to seamlessly connect highly skilled professionals with global work opportunities, aiming to fundamentally reshape the region’s role in the international digital economy. Resource Cloud is presented not merely as a marketplace but as a managed, trusted ecosystem that consciously combines the sophistication of AI-driven evaluation and intelligent project matching with the critical oversight of human expertise. By integrating these elements, Mazik Global intends to strengthen the region’s position in IT services, enable scale…
LONDON, UK – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly endorsed Pakistan’s formal recommendation of former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his “decisive diplomatic intervention” that helped de-escalate a near-war situation between Pakistan and India in May. The conflict began after New Delhi retaliated following a disputed attack in occupied Kashmir. Speaking at a press conference in London, PM Sharif responded to a question about the nomination, asserting, “Mr Trump eased tension between Pakistan and India and has saved the region from major destruction.” He emphasized that without Trump’s intervention during the 2024 escalation—which Trump himself…
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Tensions flared in Pakistan’s National Assembly as parliamentary reporters staged a walkout—organized by the PRA Pakistan’s Election Committee—to protest the alleged verbal abuse and subsequent social media harassment of a journalist by the imprisoned founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Reporter Ahmed confirmed to Dawn.com that the incident occurred during an interaction at Adiala Jail, stating, “The PTI founder hurled abuse at me for asking questions.” Responding to the protest, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq directed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar to initiate talks with the protesting reporters. While addressing the assembly, Tarar acknowledged the reporters’…
SIALKOT, PAKISTAN – Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have registered a case under anti-terrorism and severe criminal statutes against a mob involved in an attack on the Ahmadi community, marking another incident in the growing wave of religiously motivated violence against minority groups in the country. The First Information Report (FIR), registered at the Moutra police station on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Amir Ali Sindhu, details charges against an estimated 200 to 250 individuals armed with weapons and sticks. The charges invoke multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including 395 (dacoity), 353 (assault on a public servant), 436 (mischief…
In the Shadow of Victory: One Over That Shattered Millions of Dreams By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Cricket is not merely a sport. It is a promise, a dream, and a breath intertwined with the heartbeat of a nation. The glittering lights of Dubai International Stadium did not just illuminate a cricket match on Sunday night; they framed a narrative of passion, politics, ego, and shattered hopes. The Asia Cup 2025 final was far more than a 20-over contest it was a story in which the fate of millions seemed to rise and fall with every delivery. For Pakistan, the…
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah faced heavy criticism and trolling across social media platforms following his “jets-down” celebration during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. Bumrah performed the aerial gesture immediately after dismissing Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf—the same player who had previously taunted Indian trolls with a controversial “6-0” gesture during the September 21 clash. The dismissal itself was a spectacular moment of fast bowling: a searing full delivery that swung late into the off stump. Rauf was late reacting with his bat and could only watch as the ball sliced past his blade, sending his off stump cartwheeling. However,…
Pakistan struck a decisive early blow in the Asia Cup 2025 final when Faheem Ashraf dismissed India’s key player, Abhishek Sharma, shattering the opener’s commanding presence in their rivalry at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Abhishek had served as India’s primary spark plug throughout the tournament, with his relentless, aggressive powerplay batting leaving every opponent rattled. Against Pakistan specifically, he had accumulated significant runs in their previous meetings, setting the foundation for India’s victories with consecutive fiery starts. For Faheem, the final presented the ideal opportunity to reverse their fortunes. He deployed a slower ball pitched wide outside the off…
Two women, both of Somali nationality, died Saturday while attempting a perilous crossing of the Channel to reach Britain, according to French authorities, who also confirmed that the body of another migrant was recovered from a canal. The incident involving the deaths of the two women occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. (0115 GMT) south of the beaches of Neufchatel-Hardelot, when about 100 people boarded a makeshift boat in a bid to reach the UK. Some 60 other migrants were successfully rescued. The local prefecture stated that the overloaded vessel was forced to return to shore an hour later after its…
The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and a range of other sanctions on Iran on Saturday, following a procedural move triggered by key European nations. Tehran has already issued a warning that this reinstatement will be met with a harsh response. Britain, France, and Germany initiated the mechanism at the UN Security Council to bring back sanctions, arguing that Iran has been in violation of the 2015 nuclear accord designed to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon. Iran consistently denies any ambition to acquire nuclear weapons. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged the UN Secretary-General on Sunday…
