Taliban announce ‘general amnesty’ for govt officials: statement
KABUL: The Taliban Tuesday declared a general amnesty for all government officials and urged them to return to work, two days after taking power following a lightning sweep through the…
‘Not an enemy’ any more: Why Russia is courting the Taliban
While many countries are scrambling to empty their embassies and remove their staff from Afghanistan, Russia is staying put -- it has long prepared for the arrival of the Taliban in Kabul.…
ICC announces Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 fixtures
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman will get underway from 17 October, with the Final to be played in Dubai on 14 November.
The ICC announced the fixtures for the marquee…
Qureshi, Blinken discuss ‘rapidly changing’ Afghan situation
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
The two leaders discussed the rapidly changing situation in…
Pakistan committed to political settlement in Afghanistan
The National Security Committee (NSC) on Monday reiterated that Pakistan remained committed to an inclusive political settlement as the way forward representing all Afghan ethnic groups.…
US says Afghan govt ties depend on ‘actions of Taliban’
The United States said Monday that it would only recognize a Taliban government in Afghanistan if it respects the rights of women and shuns extremist movements such as Al-Qaeda.…
Biden breaks silence to defend Afghan evacuation
President Joe Biden broke days of silence Monday on the chaotic American pullout from Afghanistan, doubling down on his decision as he fired scorching criticism at the country's former…
Biden to ‘soon’ speak on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
AFP: US President Joe Biden will soon speak on Afghanistan's takeover by the Afghan Taliban, an aide of the US president confirmed Monday.
President Joe Biden will deliver comments "soon"…
Shahid Afridi describes Pakistan-West Indies clash as ‘stunning’
Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan cricket captain and swashbuckling all-rounder, described the recent clash between Pakistan and West Indies as "stunning".
The nail-biting Test match went…
Zahir Jaffer’s judicial remand extended
A judicial magistrate extended the remand of accused Zahir Jaffer till August 30 in the Noor Mukaddam case.
Police had submitted a request asking for permission to conduct the DNA tests…
Iran says US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan will usher in peace for country
Iran, reacting to the Taliban takeover of Kabul on Monday, hoped that the US "defeat" in Afghanistan will help usher in an era of peace and prosperity in the country.
These sentiments…
Road to final: Kashmir Premier League
Teams Rawalakot Hawks and Mirpur Royals are ready to face each other in Eliminator 2 of the Kashmir Premier League today as they fight for the spot in Finals which will be played tomorrow at…
Sara Khan flaunts pregnancy workout photo
Actress Sarah Khan shares an adorable picture clicked during her pregnancy workout.
Sarah Khan got married to Falak Shabir last year on July 16.
Falak Shabir composed a song for her…
PM Imran launches first phase of Single National Curriculum
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday launched the first phase of Single National Curriculum for students of grade one to five today with the affirmation to make the country a unified nation.…
Malala urges Pakistan to promote women education in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain spoke to Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and reiterated his government's commitment to encourage women…