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ISPR rejects ‘highly dramatised, factually inaccurate’ Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor

DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addresses press conference. Photo: Screengrab The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday rejected an Indian documentary on so-called Operation Sindoor, accusing Indian content creators of distorting history and presenting a “highly dramatised, coloured and factually inaccurate” account of the military operation. In a statement, the military’s media wing … Read more

Russia plans to build drone aviation infrastructure in 35 regions by 2030

Infrastructure to provide a platform for developing a low-altitude economy, according to transport agency official An image showing a Russian drone. — FILE PHOTO Deputy Head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya on Monday said that 35 Russian regions were expected to be equipped with infrastructure for unmanned aviation by 2030. Speaking at the “Rostki: … Read more

Pakistani AI-robotic training data startup partners to expand tech trade with US

Partners with company to gain access to boosted storage, security and data communication backbone Multinet CEO Adnan Zaidi and World Context CEO Sherdil Ali Khan announce a partnership. — WORLD CONTEXT A Pakistani startup focused on connecting local industry with the robotics sector of the United States has entered a partnership to boost its data library.  According … Read more

PTI demands Imran’s immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues

Barrister Gohar says that since last October, access has been denied to Imran, demands that ‘cat and mouse game’ end PTI leaders address a press conference and respond to reports about Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure. — SCREENGRAB The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday expressed concern about party founder Imran Khan’s elevated blood pressure, which was … Read more

Iran says 60-day deadline ‘lost its relevance’ after US ‘violations’ of memorandum

Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. — AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that the 60-day deadline for talks with the United States following the June 17 memorandum of understanding “lost its relevance” after what he called “flagrant” … Read more

Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games

Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide … Read more

Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win

She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions … Read more