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Five workers were killed and another was injured when terrorists opened fire on road construction workers in Pishin’s Saranan area. According to police, the workers were targeted by armed attackers while carrying out road construction work in the area. The bodies of the deceased workers and the injured person were shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has sought urgent intervention by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to help secure the release of 10 Pakistani seafarers held captive by Somali pirates for more than four months. Dar raised the matter during a meeting with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in London, where the foreign minister is undertaking a four-day visit, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The deputy prime minister called for “urgent and effective institutional intervention” to facilitate the safe return of the Pakistani sailors and thanked the IMO chief for supporting efforts aimed at securing…

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution rejecting reported remarks by a US envoy describing Kashmir as part of India. The resolution was moved by Latif Akbar during a session of the legislative assembly and secured unanimous approval from lawmakers. According to the resolution, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is not part of India and remains a disputed territory under relevant United Nations resolutions, with its final status yet to be determined in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The assembly strongly objected to the reported statement attributed to the…

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, with the two leaders agreeing to maintain political harmony and consultation on matters of national importance. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting covered political affairs, matters concerning Sindh, ongoing development projects and issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema and Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. The meeting…

Fifa President Gianni Infantino laid out his manifesto for reelection as the champion of poorer soccer nations on Sunday as Uefa chief Aleksander Ceferin ruled out running against him but said he thought there would be an opposition candidate. Almost a month after Infantino tabled his now abandoned proposal to create a commercial body for Fifa tournament rights and sell off 20% to private investors, the battle for the future of global governance of the world’s most popular sport rages on. European governing body Uefa, backed by the regional blocs for Asia (AFC) and North and Central America and the…

Twenty-one former Test and international captains from around the world have written another letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to ensure a medical examination and appropriate treatment for former Pakistan captain and former prime minister Imran Khan. According to cricket website Cricinfo, the former captains said in their letter that the Supreme Court had directed that Imran Khan be shifted to a hospital for a medical examination by a medical board that would include his personal doctors and his sister, Dr Uzma Khan. The court had also ordered the restoration of weekly family meetings. The former captains expressed…

Pakistan has won two gold medals in the 37th Japan Junior Open Squash Championship 2026. Both Pakistani players participating in the championship were victorious in their respective categories, with Yahya Khan winning the gold medal in the Under-17 category. Abubakar returned home after winning the Under-11 category title. It should be noted that earlier, Sana Bahadur, a talented Pakistani girl with hearing loss from Peshawar, had won the squash title in Australia. Sana Bahadur had previously brought laurels to the country by winning the Challenger Bendigo Open Squash title held in Melbourne, Australia. “A fantastic achievement and a proud moment…

The Pakistan cricket team is expected to meet King Charles during its ongoing tour of the United Kingdom, according to sources. Sources said the Pakistan team is scheduled to meet the British monarch on September 2, following the conclusion of the second Test against England at Lord’s. The Pakistani delegation will be led by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, while members of the national squad are also expected to attend the meeting and be hosted by the King, sources said. The Pakistan cricket team is currently touring England for a three-match Test series against the hosts. The second…

Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal has died in Mumbai at the age of 83. She passed away on August 22 at around 7.30pm, her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed. Speaking to the media, Bharadwaj said the family performed her last rites and cremated her at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on August 23. Paying tribute to his mother on Instagram, Bharadwaj remembered her deep commitment to her work and life. He described her philosophy as one that encouraged people not to grieve death but to embrace it as a journey towards divine bliss. Jaiswal was known for…

Fans of prominent actor of radio, TV and film Jamshed Ansari are observing his 21st death anniversary on Monday (today) across the country to pay homage to his services in the film and drama industry. Jamshed Ansari was born in Saharanpur, India on December 31, 1942. At the age of six he migrated to Pakistan along with his family members in 1948.Jamshed received Bachelors of Arts degree in 1964. In a career spanning over 40 years, he has to his credit over 200 TV dramas, three films and many radio and stage plays. Jamshed Ansari played the memorable role of…