Hackers targeted Afghan officials on Facebook amid Taliban offensive
Facebook revealed Tuesday it had worked to block a hacker group that targeted the accounts of people tied to Afghanistan's then-government and security forces as the Taliban was moving in to…
FM welcomes Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to mark Guru Nanak’s birth celebrations
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday extended a warm welcome to the Sikh pilgrims arriving in Pakistan on the 552nd birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder…
Pakistan condemns India restrictions on Friday prayers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the restrictions imposed by the Bharatia Janta Party’s government in Haryana, India on offering Friday prayers by Muslims at several…
Biden, Jinping stick to their positions but turn down the heat in video call
REUTERS: US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping both turned down the heat in a thre-hour video chat Tuesday, however, both sides did take shots at each other.
Biden…
I voluntarily declared all items, says Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya Tuesday took to Twitter to clarify his position on his watches getting confiscated by Indian custom authorities.
In a lengthy note that he shared on social…
Pakistan to host Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan will be hosting the Men's Champions Trophy 2025 in February, confirmed the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.
In a statement, the ICC announced a string of ICC…
Pakistan’s foreign policy must respond to shifting global trends: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan’s foreign policy must respond to shifting global trends with a view to promote its national interests and to prevent…
Pakistan condemns extra-judicial killing of Kashmiris by Indian forces
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of four more Kashmiris by Indian occupation forces in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
At…
Biden, Xi at loggerheads on Taiwan in lengthy virtual summit
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping traded strong warnings on the future of Taiwan at a virtual summit meant to establish "guardrails" against conflict between their rival…
Coalition partners determined to adopt electoral reforms bill: Rashid
Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday said all the coalition government partners were unanimous to pass the electoral reforms bill that would be tabled in a joint sitting of…
PM rejects proposal to hike petroleum prices
Despite rising petroleum product prices globally, Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected a proposal for enhancement in the prices.
PM KHan ordered that the prices of petroleum products…
PM renews Pakistan’s resolve to cement ties with Qatar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed his government's strong desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Qatar in diverse fields.
The prime minister stated this as…
Pakistan name squad for Bangladesh Tests
National selectors today announced the Pakistan men’s cricket team for the two Tests against Bangladesh, which will be played in Chittagong (26-30 November) and Dhaka (4-8 December).…
No agreement reached between Pakistan, TTP yet: Muttaqi
Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has confirmed that they were mediating between Pakistan and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), though no agreement was reached yet.…
Marsh powers Australia to maiden T20 World Cup title
Mitchell Marsh smashed an unbeaten 77 as Australia hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday.
Chasing 173 for victory, Australia…