The leader of the Islamic revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the Iranian armed forces for their recent missile strike on the Tel Aviv area, calling it a “completely legal and legitimate” action. Speaking during Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the military’s “brilliant work” and reiterated Iran’s firm stance …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) scheduled protest rally in Islamabad’s D-Chowk today has prompted authorities to enforce widespread closures and increased security across Punjab and the federal capital. In anticipation of the protest, all entry and exit points as well as major routes from Lahore to Islamabad have been blocked, with heavy police presence and containers set up to prevent movement. …

TEHRAN: Iran and Saudi Arabia have emphasized the need to set aside their differences and work towards the expansion of bilateral relations. During a meeting in the Qatari capital Doha late Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed the promotion of bilateral ties, Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, as well …

LIMASSOL, Cyprus: A ship carrying around 80 Chinese citizens and their foreign family members arrived safely at the Port of Limassol, Cyprus, early on Tuesday. This was part of an ongoing evacuation operation as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, particularly affecting Lebanon. The vessel, the “Xin Xiamen,” owned by China COSCO Shipping Corporation, departed Lebanon just after …

BEIJING: An array of high-profile events were held in the past week to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with President Xi Jinping renewing his call for building a strong country. At a reception held on the eve of the National Day, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …

Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim held one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. The two leaders held meaningful and outcome-oriented in-depth discussions in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The discussion covered a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest including those being faced by the Muslim Ummah. They …

National cricketer Usman Qadir has announced his retirement from international cricket in a message posted on his social media account. Qadir thanked his coaches, fellow players and fans for the support he got during his stint as the international player. “It was a great honor to represent Pakistan. Thanks for the support of coaches and friends who guided me every …

The Supreme Court has unanimously accepted the review petition against the court’s interpretation of Article 63A, and withdrawn its earlier decision on the constitutional article. “The 2022 majority judgment regarding Article 63A is set aside,” the court ruled. Earlier, at the start of the proceedings, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan’s lawyer Ali Zafar has said in his arguments in …

The Red Zone in Islamabad has once again been sealed ahead of anticipated protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to details, containers have been placed on roads leading to the Red Zone, with only Margalla Road remaining open for access. Containers have also been placed at Faizabad on the Express Highway, causing long queues of vehicles. Early in the …

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman called on the government to delay the proposed constitutional amendments until the conclusion of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference. During a press conference in the capital on Tuesday, the JUI-F leader also urged the opposition to suspend their protests to maintain political stability during the international event. Fazlur Rehman, while addressing …

Selena Gomez had the time of her life at the recent Sabrina Carpenter concert, where she danced like no one was watching as seen in viral clips circulating the internet. At the New York City premiere of her latest film Emilia Pérez on Monday, October 1, the 32-year-old singer-actress gushed to Entertainment Tonight about the unforgettable time she had at …

A heated scene unfolded in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday during the hearing of the review petition challenging the interpretation of Article 63A of the Constitution. The petition, filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saw a dramatic turn of events when Mustafin Kazmi a PTI representative was ordered to leave the courtroom by the Chief Justice after tensions …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken a significant step towards improving internet speed in the country, with plans to issue a license to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. According to PTA officials, the decision to grant a license to Starlink has been finalized in principle, with only security clearance pending. Once this is completed, Starlink will officially be …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accepted the resignation of the Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam on Wednesday. The PCB spokesperson in a statement said the decision of Babar Azam showed decision showed his desire to focus fully on batting. “The selection committee will begin the process of developing the future white ball strategy including the recommendation of a new captain,” …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for protests across several cities in Punjab, prompting the government to impose Section 144 and tighten security in various districts to maintain law and order. The protests come in response to the PTI’s demand for the release of their detained leaders. In view of the PTI’s protest call, Section 144 has been imposed for …

Pakistan’s exports have shown a massive increase in the first quarter of the financial year 2024, with exports rising by 14.1% compared to the same period last year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, from July to September 2024, Pakistan’s total exports amounted to $7.87 billion, a rise from $6.9 billion during the same period last year. This marks …

The English cricket team has been granted VVIP status during their tour of Pakistan, with the same security and protocol provided to the president of the country. According to government sources, the Prime Minister’s Office has issued directives to extend full VVIP treatment to the visiting English players and officials. The Cabinet Division has instructed the Interior Ministry to take …

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Economy Dashboard (PED) would help promote transparency, ensure data accessibility, and serve as an interactive platform for data analysis. “Data is the new oil. The point is what you do with that data,” the minister remarked while addressing the launching ceremony of the Pakistan …

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TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has exchanged views on the country’s missile attack against Israel with his British, French and Dutch counterparts. Araghchi also discussed the tensions in Gaza and Lebanon in separate phone calls with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp as well as …

BEIJING: China calls on the international community, especially major countries with influence, to play a constructive role and avoid further turmoil in the Middle East, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. On Oct. 1 Beijing time, Israel launched ground offensive in southern Lebanon. In the early morning of Oct. 2, Iran launched military attack against Israel. China is …

SANAA: The Houthi group in Yemen said in a statement on Tuesday that it had launched multiple attacks targeting two ships traveling off Yemeni coast. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the first operation targeted the British oil ship Cordelia Moon in the Red Sea, using eight ballistic and winged missiles, a drone, and an unmanned boat. He added that …

BEIJING: Around 120,000 people gathered at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday morning, braving the brisk autumn air to witness the national flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Brimming with pride and excitement, the crowd watched in admiration as the flag rose. An 18-meter-tall flower basket, the centerpiece of the newly …

Legendary Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas has criticised national white-ball captain Babar Azam over his recent form and demanded his removal from the squad. Babar has been under tight scrutiny due to his below-par performances recently, the highlight of which was his dismal run in the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh. He crashed out of the top ten list in …

The United States has indications Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a White House official. Several news agencies reported that US is also supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. An Israeli military spokesman said it had not yet identified an aerial threat from Iran. Israel’s aerial defence systems are …

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (Rtd) Hafeezur Rehman clarified that the decision to block the social media platform “X”, formerly known as Twitter, rests solely with the federal government. Speaking informally with journalists, he stated that “X” would be reopened once the government gives the directive. The platform has seen a high volume of complaints in Pakistan, and …

Expressing her thoughts on a TV’s programme “Gup Shab with Vasay Chaudhry”, the “Humsafar” actress said: “When asked what inspired her in good scripting, she jokingly said: “Something good. But you [Vasay Chaudhry] do not write anything. If you do so, but don’t induct me into the cast.” “It’s been a while now that I have been into the industry …

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik and  Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday discussed the challenges faced by the Islamic world. According to details, Naik called on Rehman in Islamabad. On this occasion, the matters pertaining to the bilateral affairs were highlighted. Expressing his thoughts, Naik said: “It was my wish to meet Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Today, …

The Supreme Court is hearing the Article 63A interpretation review case, with a five-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa presiding over the proceedings. The case revisits the interpretation of Article 63A concerning the disqualification of parliamentarians for defying party directives. The CJP reiterated that Justice Muneeb Akhtar, who had previously written letters expressing his …

Credit to jschina YANGZHOU: The World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO), headquartered in Yangzhou City, co-hosted the Canal Civilization and International Exchange at the Eastern Zhejiang Canal Museum in Shaoxing City, along with the Youth Dialogue on Canal Civilization and Canal Walk Action. The initiative will promote walking, jogging, marathons, cycling, and rowing events in canal cities …

ISLAMABAD: As China celebrates its 75th founding anniversary on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his warmest felicitations to China’s President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and the Chinese people. Annually observed on October 1, China’s National Day commemorates Mao Zedong’s formal proclamation of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on the day in 1949. On his X …

GAZA: At least four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons in the northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said on Sunday. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua that an Israeli aircraft bombed the Umm al-Fahm school, which is located west of Beit Lahia town in northern Gaza and has now been converted into a shelter …

GALLE: Sri Lanka’s debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took five wickets to put New Zealand on the brink of an innings defeat on day four of the second Test Sunday. New Zealand’s lower order did put up some fight after resuming at 199-5 to reach 335-8 at lunch in their second innings in Galle, but they still need 179 more to …

Xiaomi electric cars SU7 Max have been spotted at Karachi port amid reports that Air Link, which manufacturers Xiaomi cell phones in Pakistan, will be launching electric cars in the Pakistani market in partnership with the Chinese giant. Air Link did not respond to a request to confirm the development. It was also not clear how many units were imported, …

Thousands of people protested in Pakistan cities on Sunday after Hezbollah confirmed that its longtime chief had been killed by an Israeli air strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Saturday Hassan Nasrallah was killed in the strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs a day earlier, dealing a massive blow to the group he had led for decades. Around 4,000 people gathered …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Saturday that all of its services were operational. The national carrier in a statement said that all passengers travelling from Islamabad were requested to reach the airport well before their respective time of takeoff. The statement by PIA comes as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announced to hold a protest in Rawalpindi today. Ahead of their …

ISLAMABAD: Tax experts have strongly predicted extension in filing of income tax returns beyond the September 30th FBR deadline for the tax year 2024. Asif S Kasbati, ICAP Fiscal Laws Committee Senior Member told Business Recorder that the Individuals and Associations of Persons (AOPs) having year from July 1, 2023 to 30 June 2024 are required to file Tax Year …

KATHMANDU: Residents of Nepal’s flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on Sunday to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 148 people across the Himalayan republic. Deadly rain-related floods and landslides are common across South Asia during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency and severity. …

QUETTA: Gunmen killed seven workers in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan late on Saturday, police said. Armed men stormed a residence where labourers from eastern Punjab province were staying and opened fire with automatic weapons, police said. No one has claimed responsibility. “Seven labourers have been gunned down by unknown armed men in Khuda-i-Abadan area of Panjgur town,” Senior Superintendent …

KARACHI: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector “for personal reasons” on Sunday, just a week before the team begins a home Test series against England. The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB) confirmed his resignation, adding that Yousuf had stepped aside to concentrate on other responsibilities within the board. “Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and …