Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.
Women’s T20 Asia Cup to begin in Dubai
Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to meet in a blockbuster group-stage clash on Sept. 5 The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with the eight-team tournament set to take place in Dubai from Aug. 28 to Sept. 13. The competition will open with a Group … Read more
Israeli army withdraws from Qalandia refugee camp after raid injures 51 Palestinians
More than 60 Palestinians detained or questioned during nearly two-day military operation The Israeli army withdrew from the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem late Thursday after a nearly two-day military raid that left 51 Palestinians injured, Palestinian authorities said. The Jerusalem Governorate said Israeli forces pulled out after an operation involving widespread … Read more
Banks demand one-window housing plan
[ RAWALPINDI: Commercial banks have recommended a one-window documentation operation at the Rawalpindi Development Authority to simplify and expedite the prime minister’s housing programme, officials said on Thursday. The proposal came during a consultative session organised by the State Bank of Pakistan’s Rawalpindi office to address implementation challenges facing the ‘Ghar Ho Tou Apna, Apna … Read more
PSX extends rally despite geopolitical jitters
[ Investors show interest in banks, energy and fertiliser stocks, pushing KSE-100 higher by 1,762 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak on Thursday as investors looked beyond lingering concerns over volatile oil prices and the fragile regional peace situation, betting instead on improving market sentiment and selective buying in heavyweight stocks. … Read more
Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
Callers pose as IT help desk staff, steer employees to booby-trapped website to hijack account, Google says Ransom-seeking hackers who use phone calls to compromise their victims targeted dozens of prominent United States financial institutions and other businesses over the past month, according to Google and internet intelligence data reviewed by Reuters. The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and financial companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global … Read more
‘The Last House’ Review: End of the World as They Know It
When a mysterious force traps people in their homes, one family tries to ride out the apocalypse.
Samiullah backs Pakistan to challenge India at FIH Hockey World Cup
Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan believes his side has what it takes to frustrate arch-rivals India when the two teams meet in the pool stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup, insisting the Green Shirts are capable of earning at least a draw despite entering the tournament as underdogs. Pakistan announced a 20-member squad on … Read more
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor’s new signing Mohamed Salah. Photo: REUTERS TURKEY: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea … Read more
Ministers agree to tackle marine pollution
[ Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi have agreed to launch coordinated efforts to combat marine pollution and protect coastal ecosystems critical to the blue economy, according to a statement issued on Thursday. … Read more