ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s sudden reference to the Doha Agreement in its dealings with the United States is nothing but opportunism and hypocrisy. Reports suggest Washington has sought access to the Bagram air base, and Kabul is invoking the Doha framework to resist American pressure. Yet, when it comes to its own obligations under the accord, Afghanistan has completely failed to deliver. Broken Promises of the Doha Agreement The Taliban pledged in the Doha Agreement that Afghan territory would not be used for terrorism or interference in neighboring states. Instead, Afghanistan has become a safe haven for groups bent on destabilizing the…
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The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Monday approved the bail plea of tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai, arrested in the Degari honour killing case, where a couple was brutally shot dead in the name of ‘honour’. Justice Iqbal Kasi approved the plea and directed the accused to submit surety bonds worth Rs500,000. Satakzai had moved the high court after his bail was earlier rejected by a lower court. Details of the Case The killings drew national outrage after a disturbing video circulated on social media. The footage showed more than a dozen men gathered in a remote desert area of…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for New York on Monday from London to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, cabinet ministers, and senior officials, the premier will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the high-level UNGA meetings scheduled for today. PM Shehbaz Sharif UNGA 80th Session Speech During his address at the UNGA 80th Session, the prime minister will: Reiterate Pakistan’s demand for the resolution of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) dispute. Urge decisive action to end the suffering of Palestinians in…
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Monday issued an arrest warrant for former Sindh governor Imran Ismail in connection with the violence and vandalism during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) “Azadi March” held in 2022. The warrant, issued by Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti, directs police to arrest and produce Ismail before the court. The development came after the former PTI leader failed to appear before the court despite being summoned. Ismail, who distanced himself from the PTI in May 2023, was nominated in a case registered at Islamabad’s Barakahu Police Station for his alleged role in the…
Andy Pycroft, the match referee embroiled in the controversial handshake incident during the Pakistan-India group stage match, will once again officiate when the two teams face each other in the Asia Cup Super Four encounter on Sunday. According to Cricinfo, the controversy erupted on September 14 when players of both sides, including the captains at the toss, refrained from shaking hands. Pakistan’s head coach later revealed that Pycroft had instructed national captain Salman Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart, sparking outrage in the cricketing fraternity. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a strong protest with the International…
WASHINGTON, Sept 20, 2025: President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a staggering $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visas and renewals is nothing short of a gut-punch for India — and it exposes the vulnerability of a nation that has long traded its brightest minds for foreign paychecks. For years India treated the H-1B pipeline as an economic escape hatch, exporting skilled labour while celebrating the remittances and stock market gains that followed. That illusion shattered on Friday. The new fee, effective Sept. 21, is an immediate and brutal blow to India’s outsourcing racket, which relied on cheap, pliable access…
Liverpool seized control of the 247th Merseyside Derby at Anfield with a commanding first-half performance, putting city rivals Everton on the back foot and showcasing their attacking depth. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring inside 10 minutes, capitalizing on Everton’s slack defensive marking to slot home and ignite the Anfield crowd. The Dutch midfielder, who has been in fine form, wasn’t finished there. Just before the half-hour mark, he turned provider, threading a clever ball through to Hugo Ekitike, who calmly fired between Jordan Pickford’s legs to double Liverpool’s lead. The Reds dictated possession for long stretches, pressing high and suffocating…
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…
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.…
