Staff Writer

M. Irshad Ullah Pakistan has a proud legacy in squash. With legends like Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan, the country once dominated the world stage. But over time, the sport in Pakistan saw a decline. In this challenging era, one man has…

LAHORE: Record monsoon rains and dam releases from India have triggered widespread flooding across Pakistan, hitting both agricultural and industrial regions. The provinces of Punjab and Sindh, key contributors to the country’s economy,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has been beautifully decorated in preparation for the celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day on Sept 23. Key buildings and roads across the federal capital are illuminated in green, creating a stunning…

MILAN: Large-scale demonstrations and strikes were staged across Italy as workers and trade unions protested against Israeli aggression in Gaza. Protesters blocked entry points to several ports, while clashes broke out between…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking the beginning of a high-profile diplomatic engagement for…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities have determined that nearly 70 percent of militants involved in recent attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were Afghan nationals — a sharp increase compared to the 5–10 percent recorded in…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly during a high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, reaffirming Islamabad’s…

KARACHI: The rupee remained stable against the U.S. dollar, despite pressure from upcoming external debt repayments and rising foreign exchange demand from multinational companies. In the interbank market, the dollar initially faced…

MALDIVES: Pakistan’s national handball team has been crowned champions of the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship 2025, after defeating Sri Lanka in the final held in the Maldives. The Pakistani side produced a dominant display in the…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, represented the country at two important multilateral forums on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York,…