Pakistan recorded a National football team historic win after defeating Afghanistan 2-0 in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament at the National Football Stadium in Male on Wednesday. This victory marked a major milestone for Pakistan football, as the team lifted an international title in a senior men’s final for the first time since the 1991 South Asian Games, when they also beat the Maldives 2-0. It also became Pakistan’s first standalone tournament victory since sharing the Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament title with India in 1952, which was played in a round-robin format. Pakistan started the final…
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Around 600 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday through the Wagah Border to take part in the Jore Mela celebrations at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjun Dev Ji. The pilgrims were received at the border by Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, officials of the Evacuee Trust Property Board, and representatives of the Pakistan Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Officials said the visit reflects growing religious harmony and people-to-people contact between Pakistan and India. Ramesh Singh Arora said Pakistan has always welcomed Sikh pilgrims with respect and care, and visas were issued…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday issued a key ruling in the Baldia Town factory fire case verdict, acquitting the two main convicts who had been sentenced to death over the 2012 Karachi industrial tragedy. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahzad Malik accepted the appeals of Abdul Rehman alias Bhola and Zubair alias Chariya. The court set aside their death sentences that had earlier been upheld by both the trial court and the Sindh High Court. The court ruled that both men were entitled to the benefit of the doubt. The detailed written judgment will be issued later.…
An Indian ship attacked near Omani coast has triggered a serious diplomatic dispute between India and the United States, with New Delhi blaming Washington for the incident involving the merchant vessel Sete Bello. The incident took place near the coast of Oman in the Gulf of Oman, where the Indian authorities say the vessel caught fire after being struck. The attack forced emergency rescue operations as flames spread through parts of the ship. According to Indian officials, rescue teams managed to evacuate 20 crew members safely. However, three crew members remain missing, and officials fear they may have died in…
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday said the Kashmir cause must be protected and warned that certain foreign elements are trying to undermine it. Speaking in the National Assembly, Tarar said it was not possible to abolish the refugee seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, arguing that such a move would weaken the Kashmir cause and its historical significance. He said Pakistan continues to support the people of Azad Kashmir through subsidized electricity and flour. According to the minister, electricity is being provided at Rs3 per unit, while flour is available…
The US-Iran War intensified on Thursday as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh attacks for a second consecutive day, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire could collapse completely. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would launch additional strikes if Tehran failed to immediately agree to a peace deal. The latest escalation follows the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The incident triggered a new round of military action between the two sides and increased tensions across the Middle East. According to the US military, its latest operation targeted Iranian military surveillance…
A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday after a technical fault occurred during take-off, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said the Mi-17 helicopter developed a technical issue as it was lifting off, leading to the tragic accident. All personnel on board were martyred, and there were no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams reached the crash site shortly after the incident and began search and recovery operations. The military’s media wing said a board of inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the technical fault that led to the crash. Chief…
Mohsin Naqvi pays tribute to FC martyrs after the killing of six Frontier Constabulary personnel in a clash with militants in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar. The soldiers were martyred while bravely confronting armed militants in a security operation. The funeral prayers for the fallen personnel were held at the Frontier Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, where senior officials and a large number of security personnel gathered to honor their sacrifice. The martyrs were identified as Naik Amir, Lance Naik Muhammad Yousaf, Lance Naik Muhammad Riaz, Sepoy Ajmeer, Ehsan, and Riaz. Talal Chaudhry also attended the funeral and joined in…
Pakistan’s economic growth under SIFC is moving in a new direction as ongoing reforms and policy coordination begin to show results, according to experts. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played a key role in creating a more coordinated environment across different sectors, helping to support economic reforms and improve decision-making processes. Economist Professor Dr. Naveed said that SIFC has strengthened policy alignment between institutions and encouraged practical reforms in the economy. He noted that this coordination is helping Pakistan move toward a more structured economic roadmap. He highlighted Panda Bonds as one of the major recent achievements, saying…
Four former members of a banned Joint Action Committee have announced their complete disassociation from the group, marking a clear breakaway from the banned action committee amid growing internal differences. Former member Ahsan Shabbir Shani said he decided to leave the group after recent violent incidents, adding that he no longer agrees with the decisions of its leadership. Another former member Mohsin Khalil confirmed that he is no longer part of the committee and urged people from Khari, Mangla, and Mirpur not to associate themselves with the group. Shabir Nighialvi also announced his resignation, saying their original purpose was to…
