ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched airstrikes against seven terrorist camps along its border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting hideouts linked to the Pakistani Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate in retaliation for a string of recent suicide bombings that have killed soldiers and civilians during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight opener in Colombo
COLOMBO: Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the opening Super Eight match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup between Pakistan and New Zealand without a ball being bowled on Saturday, with both teams sharing a point each in a frustrating start to the second phase of the tournament.
Aurangzeb meets US commerce chief to boost investment in tech, mining
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have voiced a shared interest in bolstering economic ties, with a focus on trade and investment, following talks between their officials in Washington, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
Sindh Assembly reaffirms Karachi as inseparable part of province amid calls for federal control
KARACHI: The provincial assembly in Sindh on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a resolution declaring Karachi an “inseparable part” of the province, a pointed rebuke to opposition demands that the sprawling metropolis be placed under direct federal oversight.
Man freed after abduction over viral video of girl cricketer in conservative tribal area
PESHAWAR: A young man abducted in Pakistan’s conservative North Waziristan tribal district for filming and sharing a viral video of a girl playing cricket was released on Saturday after mediation by local elders, police and activists said.
Canadian PhD scholar missing in Lahore, police probe kidnapping
LAHORE: Police have opened a kidnapping investigation after a Canadian doctoral student went missing in the eastern city of Lahore three days ago, officials said on Saturday, amid growing concerns from human rights groups and activists over his safety.
Pakistan power output hits record as industrial package spurs demand
KARACHI: Pakistan’s electricity generation climbed to an all-time monthly high in January as lower tariffs and a government subsidy program lured more industrial users onto the national grid, offsetting higher costs for captive power plants.
Islamabad courts indict ex-KP chief minister Gandapur in audio leak case; reissue warrants for successor Afridi
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court on Saturday indicted former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur in a long-running case over leaked audio recordings, marking a key step forward in proceedings that have been repeatedly delayed by his absences.
Army officer, soldier martyred in suicide blast during anti-militant operation in northwestern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: An army lieutenant colonel and a soldier were martyred in a suicide bombing during an intelligence-based operation against militants in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday, amid a surge in attacks blamed on groups operating from neighbouring Afghanistan.
Pakistan sees 26 percent jump in foreign profit repatriation amid FDI slump
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign investors repatriated a record $1.68 billion in profits and dividends in the first seven months of the fiscal year, even as fresh direct investment into the cash-strapped South Asian economy tumbled by more than 40%.