WASHINGTON: Pakistan is preparing for a key diplomatic breakthrough as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet United States President Donald Trump on September 25. Reliable sources confirmed the meeting on Tuesday. The talks are planned on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir will also join the meeting. According to insiders, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have both extended support and endorsement for this engagement. The agenda will cover multiple pressing issues. Sources said the discussions will range from Pakistan’s devastating floods to the fallout of the Israeli strike on Qatar.…
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On September 15, Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) carried out a major operation at the Torkham border, recovering 17.5 kilograms of heroin and 4.5 kilograms of crystal meth from a truck disguised as carrying beehives. The haul was valued at nearly Rs 246 million. The driver, a resident of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, was arrested and charged under the Anti-Narcotics Act. This incident is a stark reminder of why strict border controls and checkpoints are vital. Every time voices are raised against security checks and in favor of “free movement” across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, they echo the interests of criminal networks that thrive…
The recent terror attack in Bannu, which claimed the lives of 12 Pakistani soldiers, shocked the entire nation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir attended the funerals, sending a strong message of solidarity and vowing to crush terrorism without compromise. The state’s position was clear: terrorists, their sponsors, and their facilitators will be confronted with full force. Yet, while the country mourned, the silence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spoke volumes. Neither KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur nor any PTI leader attended the funerals. They also failed to visit the injured soldiers. This blatant indifference has…
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have decided to boost cooperation in building a cashless economy. Both countries pledged to share knowledge, expertise, and technical support to speed up digital transformation and expand financial innovation. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting between the two nations on advancing the cashless economy. Pakistan was represented by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, while the UAE delegation was led by Minister of State Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini. During the session, UAE officials delivered a detailed presentation on their digital payments and receipts system. They explained how the UAE’s…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a stern warning that it will withdraw from the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft is not removed. The board’s threat comes directly in response to the ongoing handshake controversy that erupted during Pakistan’s clash with India in Dubai. According to PCB insiders, Pycroft allegedly blocked the two captains from engaging in the traditional handshake before the high-voltage game. The handshake controversy has since escalated, with the PCB filing a formal protest with both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). In its letter, the board described Pycroft’s…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended its Director of International Cricket, Usman Wahla, over the handshake controversy that has shaken the Asia Cup 2025. According to sources, Wahla failed to send an official letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on time, which triggered his suspension. The PCB leadership was frustrated with the delay. Wahla’s failure to forward the letter regarding the handshake controversy was seen as negligence, and he was removed from his post. The suspension came soon after the PCB formally complained to both the ICC and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The board demanded the removal of…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a comprehensive Flood Relief Package to support those affected by the recent rains and flash floods. In a televised address to the nation, he said the devastation had caused heavy human and material losses across the country. The prime minister stressed that helping flood victims was not charity but a duty of the state. He directed electricity distribution companies to implement emergency measures without delay. As part of the Flood Relief Package, residential consumers in affected areas will have their one-month electricity bills waived. For commercial and industrial users, the collection of August…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Doha on Monday to attend the Arab-Islamic Summit, an emergency meeting convened after Israeli airstrikes on Qatar and rising tensions over Palestine. The gathering, hosted under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), brings together leaders, heads of government, and senior representatives from across the Muslim world. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the Arab-Islamic Summit was called in response to Israel’s attacks on Qatar, the ongoing occupation of Gaza, settlement expansion in the West Bank, and the forced eviction of Palestinians. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had already represented Pakistan at the…
The Indian Cricket Team once again displayed arrogance and poor manners in their Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While they secured a seven-wicket win, their unprofessional behaviour both on and off the field drew stronger reactions than the result itself. Many fans and experts labelled their attitude cheap and disgraceful, proving that victory without respect is hollow. Pakistan, under captain Salman Ali Agha, batted first but could only set 127 runs for the loss of nine wickets. The innings began poorly. Saim Ayub fell for a duck, and Mohammad Haris followed quickly with…
India outclassed Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 by seven wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Men in Blue chased down a modest 128-run target with ease, finishing the contest with 25 balls to spare. India began the run chase aggressively despite losing Shubman Gill in the second over. Abishek gave the innings early firepower with a rapid 31 off just 13 balls. His knock included four boundaries and two sixes before Saim Ayub removed him in the fourth over. With the score at 41 for 2 in 3.4 overs, Tilak Varma joined skipper Suryakumar Yadav…
