Pakistan

In a high-profile intersection of sport and geopolitics, Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have commenced training with Brisbane Roar following their recent request for asylum in Australia. Their move has drawn significant international attention, highlighting the precarious position of athletes caught between national pressures and personal safety. The pair were part of Iran’s contingent at the Women’s Asian …

On the edge of defeat and under immense pressure, Aryna Sabalenka delivered a performance of sheer resilience, saving a match point to defeat Elena Rybakina and finally capture her maiden Indian Wells Open title in a gripping three-set thriller. The world number one overcame a set deficit to claim a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory, ending a frustrating run of …

Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, has announced the launch of a new electric bus route in Karachi under the People’s Bus Service to improve connectivity and expand the city’s public transport network. In a statement, the minister said the new route starting operation from today and will run between Gulshan-e-Maymar and Tower. He …

Meta has decided to stop the end-to-end encryption feature for chats on Instagram starting May 8, 2026. The company confirmed this change in a help document and advised users to download any messages or media from encrypted chats before the deadline. A spokesperson for Meta said that only a small number of users were choosing to use end-to-end encrypted messaging …

SBP has announced that banks will remain closed on Monday, March 23. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that banks will remain closed on Monday, March 23, on the occasion of Pakistan Day. In a statement, the central bank said it will observe a public holiday as declared by the Government of Pakistan. Pakistan Day is celebrated every …

US President Donald Trump has once again called on China, Japan and other countries to help ensure the reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., Trump said US forces were rapidly dismantling Iran’s defense systems and had sunk boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines in …

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lining of the stomach. It is one of the more serious types of cancer because it often develops slowly and may not show clear symptoms in its early stages. As the disease progresses, it can affect digestion and overall health. Early detection …

The IB will monitor compliance with the austerity measures across federal ministries, divisions, and autonomous institutions. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned the Intelligence Bureau (IB) the task of overseeing the implementation of the government’s austerity campaign. According to an official notification, the IB will monitor compliance with the austerity measures across federal ministries, divisions, and autonomous institutions. The …

Earlier, the Iranian envoy had also thanked Pakistan for its principled stance regarding the attacks during a session of UNSC. TEHRAN: The Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi has expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its support during the recent Israeli and US attacks on Iran. In a statement posted on the social media platform X in Urdu, Araghchi said: “In …

Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose is an important source of energy for the body, but people with diabetes have difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels. The two main types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Although both conditions affect blood sugar, they differ …