Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.
Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.
Month: November 2025
Hazara defeat Bannu by 81 runs in Zalmi Women Cricket League Season 2
Players in action during Zalmi Women Cricket League Season 2 in Peshawar. PHOTO: PR The second day of the Zalmi Women Cricket League Season 2 in Peshawar concluded successfully, with all three matches decided. The league is being organized by Peshawar Zalmi and the Zalmi Foundation in collaboration with Ufone 4G, UN Women, and the … Read more
Dar signals Pakistan may join Gaza peacekeeping force, refuses to play role in disarming Hamas
DPM says Pakistan will not support any move that takes sides or undermines Palestinian leaders Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has signalled that Pakistan is ready to contribute troops to a Gaza peacekeeping force if required, but categorically rejected rumours that its forces would play any role in disarming Hamas. “A new claim is being … Read more
Indonesia floods, landslides raise death toll to 303
279 missing while 80,000 evacuated and many stranded across three Sumatra provinces, officials report A rescue team evacuates women and children in a rubber boat as Tuesday. Photo: AFP The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country’s disaster … Read more
The Ukrainians Stuck in Russia’s New Gulag
Even if a peace can be reached, it won’t be easy to solve the problem of Ukrainian civilians languishing in Russian jails. This is one prisoner’s story.
Maaz Sadaqat wins Asia Cup 2025 player of the tournament award
He received it for Pakistan Shaheens’successful campaign in Rising Stars event in Doha Maaz Sadaqat as he receives his award. PHOTO: PCB In a space of just 11 months, Peshawar-born Maaz Sadaqat has compiled an admirable list of achievements and gained experience in different cricketing environments. The Pakistan Cricket Board put up a feature on … Read more
Aisam bows out of his last professional event with a loss in ATP Challenger final in Islamabad
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi addresses the audience during the opening ceremony of the ATP Challenger in Islamabad on Monday evening. Photo: Pakistan Tennis Federation ISLAMABAD: In the thrilling final of the ATP Challengers Cup doubles competition, Pakistani pair Aisam-ul-Haq and Muzammil Mortaza faced defeat after a tough match. The 2010 US Open finalist Aisam-ul-Haq could not win … Read more
Syria Tiptoes Toward Transitional Justice One Year After Assad’s Ouster
Fourteen people are on trial, charged with crimes related to an outbreak of sectarian violence under the new government. The abuses of the old Assad regime still await a reckoning.
Highlight Reel
As the year comes to a close, we want to know your highly specific, idiosyncratic bests of 2025.
Sindh Craft Festival 2025 spotlights women artisans and heritage
Stalls, cultural performances and live craft demonstrations bring Sindh’s traditions to life KARACHI: The Sindh Craft Festival 2025 opened at Port Grand on Friday, transforming the waterfront into a showcase of the province’s cultural identity. With more than 100 stalls displaying Ajrak, Ralli embroidery, beadwork, pottery and other traditional crafts, the three-day event places women … Read more
