Afghanistan Frees a U.S. Citizen Held in Prison
The move comes as the country seeks to break the international isolation it has faced since the Taliban seized power in 2021.
Month: September 2025
Pakistan making rapid progress on economic, diplomatic, military fronts: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had achieved economic stability and was now poised for growth, as he paid tribute to overseas Pakistanis during an interaction at the Pakistan High Commission in London, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. “Pakistan is making rapid progress on the economic, foreign relations and military fronts,” the PM said, … Read more
Trump says ‘we will get it done’ in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there is “a real chance for greatness in the Middle East,” ahead of talks on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump did not provide specific details of a prospective ceasefire-for-hostages agreement in Gaza, but … Read more
‘One Battle After Another’ Ticket Sales Are Solid (With an Asterisk)
[Paul Thomas Anderson’s film collected $22.4 million in North America over the weekend, enough for No. 1. But its profitability remains a big question.
The orphaning of the Palestinian cause
It is Monday, and the sun has not yet crested the horizon. Checkpoint 300 breathes in and out like a machine. The turnstile snags Ahmed’s coat; an IDF conscript waves him back; the green light sulks red. His permit is valid, which is different from useful. “Shoes off,” the soldier says. Thirty minutes lost to … Read more
UN reimposes arms embargo and sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme
The United Nations has reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme following a process triggered by European powers that Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response. Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the UN Security Council over accusations it had … Read more
Wasim, Waqar, Amir advise Pak bowlers for India final
As India and Pakistan prepare for Sunday’s Asia Cup final in Dubai, the spotlight will inevitably fall on India’s dashing opener Abhishek Sharma. The 25-year-old left-hander has been in sensational form, amassing 309 runs in six innings at a staggering strike rate of 204.63. His blazing 39-ball 74 against Pakistan and an earlier fiery 31 … Read more
Scammers sending fake e-challan SMS to Karachi citizens before official rollout
KARACHI: Although the official launch of the e-challan system is still a few days away, fraudsters have already sprung into action, sending fake SMS messages to Karachi citizens demanding payment of fines immediately. According to Karachi Traffic Police, these messages are ‘fake, misleading and fraudulent’ and have no connection with the Karachi Traffic Police or … Read more
Pakistan vs India – Early overs could decide the outcome
KARACHI: Cricket fans around the world are gearing up for a historic showdown as Pakistan and India clash in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 28th September. The match will begin at 6:30 pm GST (7:30 pm PKT), with a sold-out crowd of 28,000 expected and millions more … Read more
K-P AG rejects prosecution’s bid to challenge PTI workers’ acquittal in jail attack
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General’s Office has rejected a prosecution appeal challenging the acquittal of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers in the Peshawar Central Jail attack case, declaring it ‘unfit for submission’. The provincial prosecution had prepared the appeal against September 9 verdict by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) that cleared six PTI members of charges related … Read more
