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Joint statement says Israel’s actions risk escalating tensions and undermining efforts aimed at restoring stability Palestinian men re-erect a tent shelter, the day after the Israeli military shelled a tented camp housing displaced families, in the Gaza City. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of eight Muslim nations, including Pakistan, have strongly condemned Israel’s repeated … Read more
Tokyo’s constitutional pacifism is being dismantled to police Asia’s postwar order By the time Japan announced that its defence budget would reach the NATO benchmark of 2 per cent of GDP, the fiction of postwar pacifism had already collapsed. What remains is the shell of Article 9, which is still inked into the constitution but … Read more
The decision was made following a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan and India are set to lock horns in the Asia Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s history. Photo: AFP Pakistan will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 but will not take the … Read more
Iran speaker says EU militaries are “terrorist groups” under Iranian law over IRGC row. This file image shows Islamic Revolutionary Guard during a parade. PHOTO: REUTERS The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have no plan to carry out live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as reported by some media outlets earlier this week, … Read more
Zelenskiy: US-backed Ukraine-Russia talks next week in Abu Dhabi as energy truce uncertain Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s powerful Security Council, said that Russia will “soon” win military victory in the Ukraine war but the key thing was to prevent any further conflict. “Soon,” Medvedev, who served as Russian president from 2008 to 2012, … Read more
Photo: Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Tournament The 15th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professionals Golf Tournament concluded today at Karachi Golf Club, marking four days of exceptional competition, sportsmanship, and national pride. Held from January 29 to February 1, 2026, the tournament brought together Pakistan’s finest golfing talent across professional, senior, junior, lady, and … Read more
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed celebrates after dismissing Australia’s Josh Inglis during the second T20 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday. Photo: X/ PCB A collective bowling effort, highlighted by a superb five-wicket haul from Mohammad Nawaz, powered Pakistan to a crushing 111-run victory over Australia in the third and final T20 International at the Gaddafi … Read more
Marcus Rashford scores his team’s third goal against Elche as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the table. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona spurned some big chances but still moved four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win at Elche, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz takes a selfie with fans at the Australian Open. Photo: AFP MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz has an easy charm and broad Tom Cruise-like smile, but underneath the cool exterior is a highly driven individual laser-focused on setting records. The 22-year-old did just that on Sunday, beating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to … Read more
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to Mr. Epstein.
