LAHORE: India edged arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a final-over thriller to claim a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday, but the victory turned farcical when the winners boycotted the trophy presentation by Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi.
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UN clash escalates as Pakistan labels India a ‘regional bully’ in response to ‘Terroristan’ Jab
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accused India of being a “regional bully” during a heated exchange at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, responding to an Indian diplomat who branded Pakistan as “Terroristan” and accused it of harboring terrorism.
PIA mulls direct Dhaka flights after high-level contacts with Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering resuming direct flights to Bangladesh’s capital as ties between the two South Asian nations show signs of improvement, the state-owned airline announced on Sunday, marking a potential step toward bolstering economic and people-to-people connections strained for decades.
Activist Junejo says PM Sharif approved her role after UN delegation controversy
ISLAMABAD: A London-based social media activist thrust into the spotlight after appearing in photos from a United Nations Security Council session has accused the defence minister of undermining the prime minister’s authority, escalating a public dispute over her presence with the country’s delegation during last week’s General Assembly meetings in New York.
Sharif says Trump-led Gaza talks may yield ‘encouraging’ outcome
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced optimism on Sunday that a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Muslim leaders in Washington this week could yield ‘encouraging’ results in efforts to halt Israel’s invasion of Gaza, as he described Pakistan’s involvement in the push to end the conflict and the oppression faced by Palestinians.
Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran urge Afghanistan to root out militant groups
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran have issued a forceful call for Afghanistan to take decisive action against militant groups operating within its borders, warning that these organizations threaten regional and global security.
Sharif says US ready to re-engage on trade and security after talks with Trump
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump as “very encouraging,” signaling a potential warming of ties between Washington and Islamabad after years of strained relations.
Security forces kill 17 ‘India-sponsored’ terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raid
PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 17 “India-sponsored” terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday.
Minister Naqvi confirms release of crew held by Houthis after Israeli strike on LPG tanker
ISLAMABAD: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was struck by an Israeli drone at a Houthi-controlled port in Yemen on Sept. 17, sparking a fire and leading to the crew’s brief detention by Houthi rebels, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday.
Pakistan monitors deadly Ladakh protests, raises concerns over India’s response in disputed territory
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Friday it was closely monitoring “extremely disturbing” protests in the occupied Ladakh region, part of the disputed Kashmir territory, after clashes left at least five dead and prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained.