Rawalpindi increases security for Pakistan-Sri Lanka matches
Rawalpindi: Authorities have strengthened security arrangements around Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ahead of the upcoming Pakistan-Sri Lanka matches and tri-nation series. More than 1,500 additional police personnel have been assigned to support security operations around the venue. Elite Force teams and 50 snipers will also assist local police during the matches. Several roads around the stadium […]
Japan protests after US Marine arrested in Okinawa
Japan has lodged a protest with the United States after a US Marine was arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of murder. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi registered the protest on Sunday as authorities investigate the incident. The case has attracted attention because Okinawa hosts a large number of US military personnel and bases. The presence […]
IEA says 325 million barrels released from emergency reserves
The International Energy Agency has said member countries have released around 325 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves as governments respond to disruptions in global energy supplies. The unprecedented release is intended to ease pressure on international markets and reduce concerns over fuel shortages. Energy markets have remained highly sensitive to geopolitical tensions, particularly […]
Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities intensify. Merz’s visit is being viewed as a strong signal of Germany’s continued support for Ukraine. He is expected to discuss military assistance, defence cooperation and measures to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to withstand […]
Pakistan calls for dialogue to ease Middle East tensions
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. During a meeting with the British high commissioner, discussions focused on regional developments and Pakistan-UK relations. Dar emphasized that dialogue and diplomatic engagement remain important tools for resolving conflicts and preventing further […]
PSX remains under pressure amid economic uncertainty
Karachi: Pakistan’s stock market remained under pressure during the latest trading week as investors reacted to economic and geopolitical concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at around 168,155 points, recording a weekly decline of more than 2,600 points. Market sentiment was affected by uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s discussions with the International Monetary Fund as well as […]
India beat Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold
Nagoya: India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games cricket final to retain the gold medal. Batting first, India posted 211 runs for six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma played an important innings of 61 runs, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51. Pakistan faced a challenging target but remained […]
PTI, government talks end without agreement
Islamabad: Government and opposition representatives failed to reach an agreement during negotiations aimed at resolving the political dispute surrounding PTI’s planned march towards Islamabad. The talks continued for several hours but remained focused on major differences between the two sides. Opposition representatives have sought access to PTI founder Imran Khan, including a meeting with his […]