England made a statement in the opening England vs Pakistan Test, hammering the tourists by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley to move 1-0 ahead in the three-match series. Pakistan’s struggles began early, with the visitors folding for just 171 runs in their first innings. England responded in emphatic fashion, racking up 409 runs to establish a dominant 238-run lead before Pakistan even batted a second time. Brook Leads England’s Batting Charge Harry Brook was the standout performer with the bat, falling just short of a century on 91. He received strong support from Jordan Cox, who struck 73,…
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Pakistan’s security forces have killed 49 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations carried out jointly with police over the past several days, the military’s media wing announced. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the raids targeted militant hideouts in multiple regions as part of the country’s ongoing campaign against armed groups operating along its borders. Balochistan Operations Target Fitna al-Hindustan ISPR reported that ten intelligence-based operations were conducted in the Balochistan districts of Mastung, Mach, Khuzdar, and Panjgur. These raids resulted in the deaths of 37 militants linked to Fitna al-Hindustan, a group the military says operates under…
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed on Friday that PTI founding chairman Imran Khan underwent a medical examination in the early hours of August 21, carried out in compliance with a Supreme Court directive, after which he was returned to Adiala jail. Writing on X, Tarar said Khan was transported to the hospital sometime between the night of August 20 and the early morning of August 21, with security measures described as “appropriate” put in place for the transfer. According to Tarar, a panel of specialists, including an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist and a general physician, carried out a thorough check-up and…
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as both Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has vowed to counter what he described as hostile efforts aimed at blocking progress in Balochistan. The statement was issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. The remarks came during a meeting between the army chief and a gathering of tribal notables and political figures from the province. As per the ISPR statement, Munir emphasized that Balochistan’s future is permanently linked with that of Pakistan as a whole. CDF Munir described the people of Balochistan as talented, resilient…
Pakistan’s National Assembly and Senate approved two significant pieces of legislation on Thursday, both tied to the country’s military hierarchy and nuclear command framework. Lawmakers passed the bills by majority vote in both chambers. The first of these, the Defence Forces Act 2026, establishes a formal legal structure for the country’s top military leadership. The second bill introduces amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, which governs oversight of Pakistan’s strategic and nuclear assets. Both bills cleared the National Assembly before moving to the Senate, where they also secured majority approval. Shortly before the parliamentary vote, the federal cabinet…
A deadly explosion tore through the Khad Kocha area of Mastung district in Balochistan on Friday, leaving six people dead and three others injured, according to police officials. Authorities confirmed that a bomb disposal squad was dispatched to the scene shortly after the blast to investigate what triggered the explosion. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the incident was caused by a planted device or another source. Police and other law enforcement teams arrived quickly after the Mastung blast, sealing off the surrounding area as part of standard security protocol while investigators worked to piece together what happened. Those killed…
Pakistan marked the 55th martyrdom anniversary of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on Thursday, with the country’s top military leadership leading tributes to his sacrifice. In Rawalpindi, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, joined Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, along with the wider Armed Forces of Pakistan, in solemnly observing the occasion. Military leadership offered heartfelt tributes to Minhas, recognizing the immense sacrifice he made in defense of the country. The Events of 1971…
President Donald Trump has unveiled what he described as the harshest economic campaign ever launched against a nation, threatening fresh penalties against Iran and any country that keeps propping up Tehran financially. Iran’s foreign ministry fired back quickly, arguing that Trump’s so-called “Economic D-Day” merely distracts from Washington’s own mounting debt and rising borrowing costs, and warning that repeating failed strategies would only deepen America’s setbacks and Iranian resentment. Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed Tehran had repeatedly turned down chances to strike an agreement with his administration, and declared that the US would now wage “Economic Warfare and Isolation…
The Supreme Court’s Registrar’s Office declined to accept a review petition on Thursday that the federal government had filed against the court’s earlier directive to move former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical care. Sources familiar with the matter said the registrar raised procedural objections to the plea, which had been submitted by the Islamabad chief commissioner. The petition will need to be refiled once those objections are addressed. The setback arrived just a day after the government first approached the apex court seeking a review of its ruling ordering Khan’s transfer from Adiala…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Thursday that his government is prepared to sit down with opposition parties, likening the political standoff to a dance that requires participation from both sides. Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, the premier said the decision on when to begin negotiations now rests with the opposition. He extended a formal invitation for dialogue, framing it as the most effective route to settling outstanding political disputes. According to the prime minister, cooperation between the government and opposition benefits not just democratic institutions but also the country’s broader economic recovery. Fresh Offer Follows Stalled Negotiations This…
