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MASTUNG: An explosion near the railway track close to Mastung caused six coaches of the Jaffer Express to derail. The train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when the blast occurred near Spizand, Mastung. Railway officials reported…

RIYADH: The Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have strongly condemned Israel’s plan to impose military control over the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…

LAHORE: In a groundbreaking move for Pakistani football, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Arroj Sohail Butt as the manager of the Pakistan Under-17 boys’ football team — marking the first time a woman has held such a…

DUBAI/MOSCOW: Iran threatened to block a corridor planned in the Caucasus under a regional deal sponsored by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian media reported, raising a new question mark over a peace plan hailed as a strategically…

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Airport Authority has dismissed rumors suggesting the airport would be shut down for eight consecutive days. The spokesperson clarified that while the airport will not close entirely, flight operations will be…

ISLAMABAD: The backlog of pending cases in Pakistan’s Supreme Court has once again risen to over 57,000, highlighting persistent challenges in the judicial system despite recent reforms, including the 26th constitutional amendment and the…

LONDON: Police in London arrested 365 demonstrators supporting Palestine Action during a protest at Parliament Square, which turned confrontational. Protesters held placards denouncing what they described as Israel’s ongoing genocide…

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a bold challenge to India, urging both countries to conduct an independent verification of their current air force inventories following conflicting claims about aerial engagements.…

BEIJING: China has stated that its defence cooperation with Pakistan aims to enhance regional security and stability, and is not directed against any third party. This clarification follows Pakistan’s recent induction of Chinese-made…

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) here on Saturday dismissed the bail applications of PTI leader Umar Ayub in connection with the attacks on Jinnah House, Askari Tower, and the arson at Shadman Police Station. The hearing was held in…