DUBAI: Pakistan and India are set to face off tomorrow in the much-anticipated Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Dubai. However, according to sources, Pakistan’s scheduled pre-match press conference has been cancelled. No player or member of the management will address the media today. Despite the cancellation, the national team will continue with its scheduled training session. The practice will take place at 7 pm Pakistan Standard Time at the Dubai venue. It is worth noting that in the earlier group-stage encounter, Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered badly, allowing India to secure an easy victory. The upcoming clash is…
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Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
KARACHI: The man accused of sexually assaulting multiple children in Karachi’s Qayyumabad area has confessed to his crimes before a judicial magistrate, police confirmed on Saturday. The suspect was produced before a magistrate in Karachi (South), where his statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was formally recorded. When asked if he understood the proceedings, he responded: “Yes, I am in court and here to have my statement recorded.” Following the confession, he was sent to jail on judicial remand. According to police, a formal identification parade has been completed, and the statements of four victims have…
PINDI BHATTIAN: At least seven people, including three children, lost their lives on Saturday afternoon after the roof of a private academy collapsed, trapping students and staff under the debris. Rescue workers rushed to the site and are continuing efforts to search for survivors who may still be buried beneath the rubble. The injured and deceased have been shifted to a nearby hospital. Initial reports suggest that more than 10 people, including at least eight children, were present inside the building at the time of the collapse. Authorities said the cause of the structural failure has not yet been determined.…
ISLAMABAD: Umar Hayat, accused of murdering 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yousuf, pleaded not guilty on Saturday as an Islamabad sessions court formally framed charges against him. During the hearing before Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka, the accused was asked directly: “Did you kill Sana Yousuf?” Hayat denied the allegation, calling all charges “false and baseless.” The court also informed him of charges relating to snatching Sana’s mobile phone, which he similarly rejected. According to police, 22-year-old Hayat allegedly forced his way into Sana’s residence in Islamabad’s G-13 sector in June, opening fire at close range after she rejected…
ISLAMABAD: The Secretariat Police have registered a case against 70 lawyers — including Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Intizar Panjhutha, Naeem Panjhutha, and Hadi Chatha — under anti-terrorism provisions following a complaint by Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) President Wajid Gilani. According to the FIR, over 150 lawyers allegedly raised derogatory slogans against the Chief Justice and the Pakistan Army during a protest in support of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri, who has been barred from judicial duties pending a Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) decision on his academic credentials. Gilani further alleged that Intizar Panjhutha, Naeem Haider, and Mustafeen Kazmi, along with others,…
ISLAMABAD: Security sources confirmed on Saturday that Gul Rehman alias Ustad Mureed — the operational commander of the Indian-backed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) was killed in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Rehman, a senior commander of the BLA’s notorious Majeed Brigade, was the mastermind of the Jaffar Express attack in Quetta earlier this year. According to Indian media reports, he was eliminated on September 17. In March, the BLA targeted the Jaffar Express in Bolan district by blowing up train tracks and holding more than 440 passengers hostage during a day-long standoff. Security forces launched a decisive operation, rescuing the hostages and…
The downing of Rafale jets — advanced French-made fighters once hailed as the crown jewel of Western military technology — during the India-Pakistan war marked a turning point in modern air combat. The victory was not just tactical but symbolic, delivering a blow to Western technological supremacy and bringing Pakistan’s air power into the global spotlight. Through precision, coordination, and superior doctrine, Pakistan’s defence forces demonstrated that they are not just participants but leaders in 21st-century warfare. On September 17, the announcement of the Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) reinforced this trajectory, formalising a pact that cements Islamabad’s role…
Pakistan’s military spokesperson has made it clear that the country’s relations with global powers will not be dictated by outdated “either–or” frameworks. This message could not have been more timely — or more necessary. Unlike the Cold War era, where nations were often forced to pick sides, Pakistan is determined not to act as a pawn in the strategic games of others. Instead, Islamabad is positioning itself as a responsible, sovereign actor — one that seeks cooperation without compromise and engagement without submission. This stance deserves recognition. It sends a powerful signal to the international community: Pakistan is not out…
Peshawar (Hassan Ali Shah) – Khyber TV Peshawar aired a special live morning show to discuss the historic defence agreement recently signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The program was broadcast not only in Pakistan but also in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan, and several European countries. The show was hosted by Meena Shams and featured a panel of guests including Zaki-ur-Rehman, Kamran Jan, Muhammad Waseem, and Jamshed Ali Khan. Zaki-ur-Rehman welcomed the agreement as a landmark step, stating that Pakistan’s military strength and strategic importance are now being recognised at the global level. He added that the…
LONDON – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that several countries have shown interest in signing defence agreements with Pakistan after the landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia. “It is premature to make announcements, but after this historic development, other countries have also expressed a desire for similar arrangements,” Dar told reporters in London on Friday. “Such agreements follow a proper process. Even with Saudi Arabia, it took months to finalise.” The statement came two days after Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formally signed the SMDA, pledging that any aggression against one country would…
