Challenge to India’s naval dominance as Pakistan to get Hangor-class submarines

Analysts say Hangor-class submarines could challenge India’s naval dominance, particularly in northern Arabian Sea Pakistan’s top naval official has confirmed that the first batch of Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines will soon enter service, a move analysts say could test India’s dominance in the Indian Ocean and marks a major technical milestone for Beijing. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, … Read more

FIR lodged against K-P CM for ‘misleading, intimidating’ remarks

NCCIA inquiry found the accused “deliberately” issued offensive, and defamatory statements against state institutions Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi made a controversial statement during a media talk outside Adiala Jail. SCREENGRAB The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for allegedly making “false, misleading, derogatory, and … Read more

Punjab’s fertile fields ravaged by floods

With much of the agricultural land now under water, farmers face increased production costs, lower yields Farmers transport a heap of crops on a buffalo cart after heavy rainfall in the flood-affected area of Punjab’s Kasur district on August 24, 2025. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: Punjab’s fertile farmlands, once abundant with the golden fragrance of ripe … Read more

Opposition launches protest over 27th Amendment

We will not allow Parliament to function until the amendment is withdrawn, says Achakzai at a press conference Leaders of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aeen-e-Pakistan Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas address a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain-e-Pakistan announced a nationwide … Read more

Over a million military personnel, thousands of IDPs cast early ballots in Iraq

Over 7,700 candidates vie for 329 parliamentary seats as 21 million Iraqis prepare to vote An Iraqi soldier casting vote in special elections. PHOTO: AFP Iraq launched the special voting process for over a million military personnel and thousands of internally displaced citizens ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday. Polling stations opened their doors at … Read more

Taliban regime failed to act on terrorism, ignored commitments during third round of talks: FO

Spokesperson says Taliban used talks to malign Pakistan with hypothetical accusations instead of finding solutions Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan criticised Afghanistan’s Taliban regime for failing to act against terrorist groups launching cross-border attacks and for ignoring commitments made during dialogue, … Read more