On Tuesday, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared that no one is willing to trust Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. While speaking on a private channel, Asif stated, “The PTI founder will remain in jail. If the new US administration pressures us on behalf of Imran Khan, we will handle it as we have in the past.” Asif criticized Imran Khan for his conflicting statements. “When Imran was in power, he claimed to be running the country. Now, he says that Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was in control during his tenure,” Asif remarked. Regarding negotiations with PTI, the defense minister…
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India’s preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have been clouded by escalating tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Breaking from tradition, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, will not display Pakistan’s name on their jerseys. This unusual step has drawn attention since Pakistan is hosting the tournament. The move comes amidst worsening political and security disputes between the two neighboring nations. India has also decided to base their team in Dubai instead of Pakistan, citing security concerns in the host country. PCB Criticizes India-Pakistan Cricket Row The…
Three senior judges of the Supreme Court—Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Aqeel Abbasi—have sent a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. In the letter, the judges expressed serious concerns over the non-scheduling of the crucial “bench powers” case. They termed the delay a violation of judicial orders and a clear act of contempt of court. The letter, which was also addressed to Justice Aminuddin Khan, criticized the failure to hear the case on January 20. This lapse occurred despite prior directives for the hearing. The letter highlighted that Justice Aqeel Abbasi had been included in the…
For more than three and a half months, over 100 villages in Upper and Lower Kurram, including Parachinar, have been under siege. The district remains tense, particularly after the deadly convoy attack on November 21, 2024, which claimed 50 lives, including women and children. Despite peace deals, the main highway to Parachinar is still closed. This blockade prevents the delivery of vital supplies like food. Local elders blame the insecurity on the porous border with Afghanistan, which has become a hub for unrest. Some suggest that real peace will require both sides to move beyond past grievances and work towards…
ISLAMABAD: Khyber TV Network emerged victorious in the Media Cricket League 2025 held in Islamabad. The final match took place at the Shalimar Cricket Ground, featuring a thrilling contest between Khyber TV Network and Jang Group. Jang Group batted first and posted a score of 148 runs with the loss of 3 wickets. In reply, Khyber TV Network chased the target successfully, scoring 152 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets. This impressive performance secured their championship win in the league. Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, praised the organizers for the successful arrangement of the Media Cricket League.…
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has claimed responsibility for a blast in the central square of Pol-e-Khomri city. The explosion targeted a convoy of Taliban intelligence vehicles on Saturday, 18 January. In a statement released the following day, the AFF detailed the attack and its aftermath. The group reported that four Taliban members were killed in the incident. Additionally, two others sustained injuries. Among the targets was Mullah Ibrahim Mansoori, a commander of Taliban intelligence. However, his fate remains unknown, according to the statement. Local residents in Baghlan province confirmed the explosion. They reported the incident to Afghanistan International, stating…
Five terrorists were killed as security forces stopped an infiltration attempt near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district, the military’s media wing reported on Sunday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that they spotted a group of militants attempting to cross the Pak-Afghan border in Sambaza, Zhob district. The infiltration attempt occurred during the night between January 18 and 19. “Troops effectively engaged the militants and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result, five Khwarij were eliminated,” ISPR confirmed. Pakistan has repeatedly urged the interim Afghan government to improve border security on their side. The ISPR emphasized the…
KARACHI: The New Gwadar International Airport, an essential part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), officially began operations today with the arrival of its inaugural flight. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503 landed at the airport at 11:14 am. The flight was warmly welcomed by Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif, and other officials. The first flight, an ATR aircraft, received a traditional water salute upon landing. Although the flight was scheduled to depart Karachi at 9:14 am, it took off at 10 am after a 46-minute delay and reached Gwadar as…
MULTAN: Pakistan’s spinners showcased their dominance at the Multan Cricket Stadium on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali led the spin attack, tearing through the West Indies batting lineup with precision. The visiting team struggled against the spin-friendly conditions, with tailender Jomel Warrican being the only batter to make an impact. Warrican managed 31 runs, hitting four boundaries and one six. Earlier in the day, the West Indies spinners, Jomel Warrican and Kevin Sinclair, played a key role in dismissing Pakistan for 230. Warrican grabbed 3-69, while Sinclair picked up…
Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled to withstand the West Indies’ attack on Day 2 of the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium. On Saturday, the visitors dismissed Pakistan’s remaining six batters, limiting the hosts to 230 all out within the first session. Saud Shakeel (84) and Mohammad Rizwan (71) were the only players to make significant contributions. Their crucial partnership gave Pakistan a modest total despite challenges posed by the foggy weather and tricky pitch conditions. The second day started with a half-hour delay due to dense fog, which had also disrupted play on Day 1. Pakistan had resumed their innings…
