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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan – sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan –  for the second time due to her continuous absence from court proceedings in the November 26 protest case. The hearing, conducted by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, also saw the court issue a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan’s guarantor, Umar Sharif. The judge directed the Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi to verify Sharif’s property documents submitted as part of the bail guarantee. The court further instructed the Rawalpindi police to arrest Aleema Khan and produce her before…

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending terrorism and ensuring long-term peace in the region. The agreement was mediated by Qatar and Turkey, two key countries now serving as guarantors of the deal. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Khawaja Asif said terrorism has plagued the Pak-Afghan border areas for years, and recent clashes had underscored the urgency of addressing the issue. “Both countries have realised that an immediate end to terrorism is necessary, otherwise regional peace could be at risk,” he said. Qatar and Turkey to guarantee implementation…

The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that Houthi rebels in Yemen are holding 20 of its staff members, including the Unicef representative in the country, following a raid on their compound in Sanaa. According to UN officials, the incident occurred on Saturday when Houthi security forces made an “unauthorised entry” into the UN building. The staff members were said to be “safe and accounted for,” but remain detained inside the facility. Jean Alam, spokesperson for the UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen, said on Sunday that five national staff and fifteen international employees are still being held. “The UN is in…

The Israeli military said on Monday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after a deadly exchange that killed two Israeli soldiers and triggered a wave of airstrikes which Palestinians said left 26 people dead, including a woman and a child. The attack marked the most serious test of the fragile truce brokered earlier this month. The renewed violence prompted international concern over the sustainability of the ceasefire. Trump: “Ceasefire still in place” Speaking aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump maintained that the ceasefire remains in effect, despite the bloodshed. “We think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in…

Two airport security staff were killed early Monday when a cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and crashed into the sea. The Emirates flight EK9788, operated by Turkish carrier ACT Airlines, veered off course during landing at around 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT). The Boeing 747-481 cargo aircraft collided with an airport patrol vehicle before plunging into the water, killing the two people inside the vehicle instantly. All four crew members aboard the aircraft survived. Deadliest airport incident in years The crash marks one of Hong Kong’s most serious aviation incidents in…

The Hindu community across Pakistan and around the world is celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and the Sindh government extended warm greetings to the Hindu community. Temples across the country, especially in Sindh and southern Punjab, were illuminated with lamps and colorful decorations as families gathered to perform puja, exchange sweets, and pray for prosperity and peace. “Light overcoming darkness, hope overcoming despair,” PM Sharif In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that…

The federal cabinet has approved a new and improved barter trade framework aimed at simplifying and expanding trade with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia. The revised mechanism allows goods-for-goods exchange with more flexible timelines and regulations to encourage private sector participation and ease business operations. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the government has officially extended the barter trade period from 90 to 120 days. The change was introduced through a new notification amending the business-to-business (B2B) barter trade mechanism under Pakistan’s import and export policy framework. Under the revised system, trade will now be allowed based on the value equivalence…

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second Test of the ongoing series. The national side, leading 1-0 after a 93-run victory in the first Test, has made one key change — left-arm spinner Asif Afridi comes in for Hasan Ali to make his Test debut. Pakistan’s decision to bat first in the second Test reflects the team’s confidence following a solid performance in the opening match. The home side’s top order — Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, and Shan Masood — will aim to build on their previous success as they…

England secured their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with a narrow four-run victory over India in Indore. Captain Heather Knight led the charge with a commanding 109 from 91 deliveries, helping England post a competitive 288 for eight after electing to bat. It was a total that appeared within reach for India during a 125-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. However, timely wickets and disciplined death bowling from Linsey Smith denied the hosts a record run-chase. The result confirmed England’s qualification for the final four, while India must now defeat New…

South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from a groin injury and missed the first test in Lahore, which Pakistan won by 93 runs. “Obviously, it’s great to have him back in the camp,” Markram told a press conference on Sunday, ahead of Monday’s start of the second test. “He brings lots of experience and a really good skill set as well, so we’re looking forward…