Shaheen Afridi defends Pakistan pacers, cites workload concerns ahead of Australia ODIs
LAHORE: Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has defended the national team's fast bowlers amid concerns over declining bowling speeds, saying a demanding international schedule and limited recovery time have…
Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni names 26-man squad
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will captain the national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup after naming the country's 26-man squad for…
Pakistan tops Erasmus Mundus scholarship rankings for fifth consecutive year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has remained the world's leading recipient of Erasmus Mundus scholarships for a fifth consecutive year, with Pakistani students securing the highest number of awards under the European Union-funded…
Pakistan cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre in major Eid relief measure
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs22 per litre, providing significant relief to consumers during Eid holidays as fuel costs continue to ease. According to…
Gold prices fall in Pakistan on May 29 as per tola rate slips to Rs474,862
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Thursday, reflecting a decline in international bullion rates and offering slight relief to buyers in the local market. According to the All…
Trumpology Revisited: Madman, Mastermind, or the Digital Architect of Chaos?
○Trump dreamed Erdogan○ Months ago, I sat at my desk in Islamabad, staring at a blinking cursor, and posed a question that refused to leave me: Trump – is this…
Strategic Equilibrium and the Imperative of Comprehensive National Development
The annual commemoration of Youm-e-Takbeer serves as a pivotal juncture to reflect upon a defining milestone in Pakistan's geopolitical trajectory. The successful scientific demonstrations in the Chagai region in 1998…
Frankfurt Hosts Third “Jashan-e-Marqa-e-Haq – Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos” Programme
FRANKFURT: Overseas Pakistanis and members of the Kashmiri community gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, for the third edition of the “Jashan-e-Marqa-e-Haq – Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos” programme, an event aimed at expressing solidarity…
Hajj Guide 2026: Made a mistake during Rami? Here’s how pilgrims can correct it
As thousands of pilgrims complete the stoning of the Jamarat during Hajj, reports have emerged that some worshippers may have unintentionally performed the ritual incorrectly — either by stoning the…
Pakistan and the Abraham Accords: A Question of Principle
In the turbulent theatre of modern diplomacy, nations are often compelled to choose between expediency and principle. Some surrender their convictions upon the altar of temporary political advantage, while others,…
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