Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye Defence Pact May Unlock Major Economic Opportunities
ISLAMABAD: The trilateral defence pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in Makkah is being viewed as a major security development, but its long-term impact could extend far beyond defence, potentially opening new avenues for trade, investment, energy cooperation and industrial partnerships among the three countries. The agreement comes at a time when Pakistan […]
Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years in Rape Case
NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Thursday sentenced former Tehelka editor and co-founder Tarun Tejpal to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after convicting him in a high-profile rape case involving a junior colleague, overturning his earlier acquittal. The case dates back to November 2013, when Tejpal was accused of sexually assaulting a young journalist inside […]
Nishat Group Assembles 10,000th OMODA & JAECOO Vehicle in Pakistan in Just Eight Months
FAISALABAD: Nishat Group has achieved a major milestone in Pakistan’s automotive industry by assembling its 10,000th locally manufactured OMODA & JAECOO vehicle, just eight months and one day after rolling out its first locally assembled unit. The landmark achievement highlights one of the fastest production milestones in Pakistan’s automotive sector and reflects the growing demand […]
Sindh High Court Refers Robotic Surgery Procurement Complaint to NAB
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has disposed of two identical constitutional petitions challenging the procurement of robotic surgical systems for government hospitals, observing that the matter has already been brought before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and falls outside the scope of the court’s constitutional jurisdiction. A two-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Yousuf […]
Last Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 to Occur on August 12-13, Not Visible in Pakistan: PMD
Pakistan Meteorological Department says the year’s final total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the Arctic but not in Pakistan, while a partial lunar eclipse later this month will also miss the country. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the last total solar eclipse of 2026 will occur […]
Google Assistant Officially Retires on Most Android Devices
Google has announced that Google Assistant will no longer be available on most Android devices starting September 4, as the tech giant continues its transition to Gemini, its next-generation artificial intelligence assistant. The company has begun notifying users that Google Assistant will be discontinued on Android smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, compatible wireless earbuds, and […]
England Recall Dan Lawrence for Pakistan Test Series After Two-Year Absence
LONDON: England have recalled Dan Lawrence to their Test squad after a two-year absence, with the Surrey batter set to occupy the number six position in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan following the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes. England’s national selector Marcus North announced a 16-member squad for the opening two Tests […]
Trump Rejects Claims of US Weapons Shortage, Warns Against ‘False’ Reports
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports suggesting the United States is running low on military munitions, insisting the country possesses “massive amounts” of weapons and warning that those spreading claims of shortages could face consequences. Trump made the remarks in a post on social media, strongly rejecting speculation that the US military’s stockpiles […]
PTI Holds Karachi Protest Demanding Imran Khan’s Release, Traffic Disrupted
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest near the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Wednesday to mark three years since the imprisonment of party founder Imran Khan, with demonstrators demanding his immediate release. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions in Karachi’s Saddar area after authorities blocked roads leading to the Karachi Press Club by placing […]
Pakistan, Iran Make Progress Toward Free Trade Agreement After Three-Day Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have concluded a three-day session of the 10th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) with significant progress toward finalising the technical framework for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another step in efforts to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Officials said the discussions resulted in satisfactory progress on the technical aspects of the […]