G4 bid to shake-up UNSC likely to fail
NEW YORK: A desperate move by the aspirants of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan —...
Cleric charged with sexual abuse evades arrest: police
LAHORE: A cleric who was charged with sexually abusing a student at a religious school in Lahore has escaped and the police are working...
Covid-19 kills 27, infects 991 in a day: NCOC
ISLAMABAD: A total of 991 people were tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, one of the lowest daily number this year, the National Command...
Westwood says steady Bland has ideal game for US Open
SAN DIEGO: Surprise second round leader Richard Bland has an ideal game to thrive at the US Open, Lee Westwood said after his fellow...
English-born striker Brereton new hero for Chile in Copa America
SANTIAGO: Stoke-born striker Ben Brereton was Chile’s new hero after scoring the winning goal against Bolivia in his first international start in Copa America.
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Shehbaz deplores violence in Balochistan assembly
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif condemned the baton charge and "inhuman" treatment meted out to the members...
PIA launches scenic air safari to Skardu
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines on Saturday launched its first safari flight for Skardu from Islamabad, offering travellers a scenic journey with stunning views of...
India mourns as ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh dies at 91
NEW DELHI: Milkha Singh, one of India's most successful track athletes who overcame childhood tragedy to seek Olympic glory, died aged 91 late on...
Shehbaz moves LHC after sugar business hit with FBR notice
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Shehbaz Sharif Saturday challenged in the Lahore High Court a tax audit notice sent to his sugar production units...
Pakistan will not allow bases to US for action in Afghanistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan categorically ruled out the possibility of allowing the US to operate a military base or conduct drone operations inside...
Pakistan javelin-thrower sharpens hopes of rare Olympic medal
LAHORE: Arshad Nadeem once dreamed of becoming a star cricketer, but after switching to athletics he has the opportunity to grab Pakistan's first individual...
Aspiring journalist awarded Daniel Pearl scholarship
NEW YORK: A recent high school graduate whose love of music developed into a love of the written word and a passion for journalism...
CPC’s governing philosophy helped eliminate poverty, bring prosperity: senators
ISLAMABAD: Senators from different political parties said that the people-centred governing philosophy of the Communist Party of China has helped eliminate absolute poverty and...
Cooperation with China will give boom to agricultural sector: minister
ISLAMABAD: The cooperation between Pakistan and China in the agricultural sector will give a boom to that field of Pakistan, Minister for Food Security...
Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired Covid vaccines from Israel
TEL AVIV: The Palestinian Authority cancelled a deal late on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed...