Islamabad – June 26, 2025: In a sensational display of skill and determination, Pakistan’s youth netball team defeated Maldives in a thrilling final to win the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, marking a historic moment for the country’s emerging sports talent. The final, held in Jeonju, South Korea, saw Pakistan
Islamabad – June 26, 2025: A parliamentary committee has sounded the alarm over Pakistan’s worsening poverty crisis, warning that poverty levels could reach as high as 50% if immediate structural reforms are not implemented in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and broader social safety initiatives. The issue was discussed
Gujranwala – June 26, 2025: The bodies of two children who drowned in the Upper Chenab Canal were recovered on Wednesday, two days after the tragic incident shocked the local community in Gujranwala. Rescue efforts by Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) concluded after hours of search operations. The deceased were
Tel Aviv – June 27, 2025: Israel’s Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, has declared that the Israeli military will take all necessary measures to ensure Iran “never threatens Israel again”, amid growing regional instability and an escalating war of words between the two rivals. Gallant made the remarks during a
In a landmark move aimed at reducing the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the ambitious “3 by 35” Initiative, urging countries worldwide to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages by at least 50% by the year 2035. The initiative
The football world was left reeling after the sudden deaths of Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a horrific car accident in northwestern Spain. Among the outpouring of grief, heartfelt reactions from both Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo gained widespread
Thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in Germany now face an uncertain and perilous future after Berlin abruptly suspended its special admissions programme. The decision has left many Afghans, who fled the Taliban regime and are currently sheltering in Pakistan, without clarity or recourse, triggering international concern and humanitarian alarm.
China is facing a severe weather emergency as relentless heavy rains batter its northern and western regions, prompting red alerts for flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse. The extreme monsoon activity has already claimed lives and triggered mass evacuations, raising fresh concerns over the country’s preparedness for climate-induced disasters. Authorities have
Tehran – June 26, 2025: Amid escalating regional tensions and increased international scrutiny, Iran has reiterated its continued adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), emphasizing its nuclear program remains strictly peaceful. The statement was issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani, following rising speculation over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
Islamabad – June 26, 2025: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has stated that no final decision has been made regarding Pakistan’s participation in upcoming international hockey tournaments to be hosted by India. The uncertainty stems from pending government-level approvals, amid complex diplomatic and political considerations between the two neighboring countries.
