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Six members of a single family were shot dead in a house in the Khatko Pul area of Peshawar, while a woman sustained injuries in the attack, police said on Monday. According to the police, three of the deceased were women. The injured woman was immediately shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for medical treatment. Initial investigations revealed that the two parties involved were neighbors. The deceased family members were reportedly accused of killing a woman from the opposing family, which led to the retaliatory attack. Police officials confirmed that the accused fled the scene after the incident. Law enforcement agencies…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) of its decision to withdraw from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, as bilateral and regional cricketing ties with Pakistan continue to deteriorate. According to Indian media reports, the decision comes in the wake of renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan along the border, which have cast a shadow over any prospects of sporting collaboration between the two arch-rivals. The political climate, coupled with the ACC currently being chaired by Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, has reportedly prompted…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday asserted that India’s “blame game” against Pakistan has been exposed to the world, dismissing recent allegations as baseless. Speaking to the media at the airport ahead of his official three-day visit to China, Mr Dar said the international community now recognizes that the accusations levelled by India lack merit. “India has been exposed all over the world. The world has come to know that the allegations against Pakistan were baseless,” he said. The visit, scheduled from May 19 to 21, comes at a critical juncture following recent escalations between the…

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on Monday visited the residence of martyred Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf and offered condolences to the bereaved family. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the air chief paid rich tribute to the martyred officer, who embraced martyrdom during enemy aggression at an operational airbase in the ongoing Battle of Haq. “Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf’s courage and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Pakistan Air Force,” said Air Chief Marshal Sidhu. He added that the bravery and…

A report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Pakistan’s political parties lack a functional web presence, despite increasing digital engagement and mandatory legal requirements. The report, Assessing Web Presence of Political Parties in Pakistan, found that only 58 out of 166 registered political parties — roughly 35 per cent — maintain fully or partially operational websites. Even among the 20 political parties currently represented in the National Assembly and/or provincial legislatures, just 14 (70pc) had websites that were at least partially functional. This digital shortfall comes in contrast to provisions under Section 208(4)…

Russia on Sunday launched the largest drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022, killing at least one civilian and injuring several others, just a day before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to hold critical ceasefire talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Moscow fired a record 273 drones overnight, targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv and its surrounding regions. The previous record for a single-day drone barrage had been set earlier this year in February. In the Obukhiv region, west of Kyiv, homes were reduced to…

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said in a statement on Sunday. Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, according to the statement. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,” his office said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the 236,659 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2021, 70% were diagnosed…

Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani has conveyed the sincere wishes of the Government of Pakistan and its people to Pope Leo during the spiritual inauguration ceremony held at the Vatican. Gilani has attended the ceremony as Pakistan’s official representative. His presence is being regarded as a symbol of interfaith harmony and goodwill. He has reiterated that interfaith dialogue, peace, and mutual respect are integral elements of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Gilani has emphasised that, in accordance with the vision of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, followers of all religions have the right to live with dignity and freedom in Pakistan.…

Peshawar Zalmi crashed out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X) after a clinical Lahore Qalandars side defeated them by 26 runs in the 29th match of the tournament at Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Lahore Qalandars posted a target of 150 runs, powered by an explosive effort from Fakhar Zaman. Peshawar Zalmi, in response, failed to chase the total and finished on 123 for eight in 13 overs. Salman Mirza starred with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets, including that of Saim Ayub, who was dismissed hit wicket after scoring 87 off 76 balls. Mohammad Haris contributed…

The Central Party Literature Press has published a new collection of articles on studying Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The new collection, compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, consists of five volumes of 29 articles published since November 2023. These articles focus on studying and implementing relevant discourses made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, with the aim of advancing systematic research and theoretical interpretation of the Party’s innovative theories for the new era. The articles were…