US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss ‘ongoing US aggression’ against Venezuela, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., December 23, 2025. Reuters The United States will … Read more

Daesh-linked Afghan mastermind of Islamabad imambargah attack in custody: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi

Says whole planning of incident was by Daesh in Afghanistan Web Desk February 07, 2026 Less than a minute read Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Photo: Screengrab Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday that the mastermind of the attack on an Islamabad imambargah was under custody. ————– This is a developing story.story

FM Dar thanks outpouring of global support after Islamabad blast

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed gratitude to fellow deputy prime ministers, foreign ministers and world leaders, as well as the foreign offices of friendly countries, who reached out with condolences, prayers and messages of solidarity after Friday’s heinous bomb blast in Islamabad. At least 32 people were killed and … Read more

Pakistan showcases commitment to minority rights, interfaith dialogue in Washington

Delegation also conducts meetings at US State Department and with a range of international stakeholders LAHORE: Pakistani delegation highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to minority inclusion and interfaith harmony during its participation in major international gatherings held in Washington, DC. The delegation, led by Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu and Shahid Rehmat, Executive Director of the Youth Development … Read more

Rodriguez signs for Minnesota

Colombia captain James Rodriguez celebrates his winning goal against Argentina. Photo AFP WASINGTON: Colombia captain James Rodriguez signed for Minnesota United, marking his seventh club since leaving Real Madrid in 2020 as the former World Cup Golden Boot winner continues his globe-trotting career. The Major League Soccer club announced that the 34-year-old midfielder has signed … Read more

Holders PSG brace for tough run

Luis Enrique’s PSG have won nine of their last 10 games in Ligue 1 but lead Lens by just two points in the standings Photo: AFP PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique expects his side to be pushed hard over the closing months of the Ligue 1 season, starting with Sunday’s visit of unpredictable arch-rivals … Read more

Relatives of Islamabad suicide bomber arrested as nationwide operations launched

Security forces personnel stand guard as members of the media film from a coordoned area following a deadly explosion at a Shia Muslim mosque, in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have arrested close relatives of the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai … Read more

SUPARCO shortlists two astronauts for China space station mission

Pakistan to send astronaut on Chines Space Station. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has completed the secondary phase of selecting astronaut candidates, marking another step in Pakistan’s Human Spaceflight Programme, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. Following an initial screening in Pakistan, two candidates were shortlisted … Read more