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BEIRUT: Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit is linked to broader Iran-US talks. In a statement, the army said that Haykal “left Lebanon for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at the … Read more

Historic handloom tradition now survives through a few remaining artisan families MAKHDOOM PUR PAHORAN: Nestled in the heart of Punjab, Makhdoom Pur Pahoran is an ancient trading and cultural town in Khanewal district whose identity extends far beyond its religious and historical significance. For generations, the town has been renowned for its traditional handlooms, khaddar, … Read more

. Escalation is on the cards in the Middle East as the uneasy ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 seems to be unravelling. Fresh skirmishes have been reported after the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran. In retaliation, the IRGC has pounded American interests in Kuwait and Bahrain with … Read more

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz-i-Aaeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday criticised the decision to declare the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation, urging authorities to resolve political disputes through dialogue and constitutional means rather than coercive measures. The statements came a day after the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government declared JAAC a … Read more

Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that … Read more

Lahore, Murree and G-B on alert as authorities prepare for floods, glacier melt and water hazards Vehicles move along a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab province, Pakistan, August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: Authorities across Punjab and northern areas have intensified preparations ahead of the monsoon season, with … Read more

Hamas says talks focus on ending Israeli violations, aid access and second-phase issues Father and brother of Sam Abu Haykal, a 7-month-old Palestinian child who was killed by Israeli soldiers, carry his body during his funeral in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 6, 2026. REUTERS Hamas said on Saturday that it has begun … Read more

Police say weapons and documents were recovered, while JAAC rejects allegations and vows peaceful protest People chant slogans as they gather to attend the funeral of men who were killed during a protest following a shutter-down strike in Muzaffarabad. Photo: REUTERS Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said they had arrested around … Read more

Temperatures will remain well above normal nationwide, reaching up to 51°C in Sindh and Balochistan The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned that heatwave conditions were likely to develop across much of the country from June 7 to 12 as a high-pressure system formed in the upper atmosphere, pushing temperatures significantly above normal levels. According … Read more

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa players produced a commanding performance at the All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship 2026, sweeping both the men’s and women’s titles in the event organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate General of Sports. The closing ceremony, held here on Friday afternoon, was graced by Adviser to the Chief Minister on Sports and Youth Affairs, … Read more