Eight Pakistani women mountaineers achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting the 6,040-metre Khosar Gang Peak. The achievement came during the second Women’s Khosar Gang Expedition organized by the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The success highlights growing female participation in mountaineering. The team reached the summit on the morning of July 17 after completing the […]
PSX recovers after volatile trading session
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly higher on Monday as late-session buying helped the benchmark index recover from early losses. The KSE-100 Index gained 124.95 points, ending at 175,927.74 despite continued geopolitical concerns. The market faced heavy selling pressure at the opening due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The benchmark index […]
Lebanon army takes control of southern zones
Lebanon’s army has begun taking control of security in three southern villages under a US-backed framework aimed at Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. The move marks the first test of the agreement on the ground. The United States said Lebanese forces started operations in pilot zones in Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiya. US officials said […]
Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within one year. The initiative aims to simplify pilgrimage travel and improve services under the Vision 2030 programme. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said the new visa remains valid for 365 days from issuance. It allows multiple […]
Pakistan, Canada strengthen trade and minerals links
Pakistan and Canada agreed to strengthen trade and investment cooperation during talks in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussed expanding ties in agriculture, energy, industry, and other key sectors. Anand met Prime Minister Shehbaz at the PM House, where both sides reviewed bilateral relations. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, […]
From Pakistan’s ‘Get into Rugby’ programme to captaining Muslimah Rugby in England: Ayesha Khuram’s inspiring journey
LAHORE: Ayesha Khuram’s remarkable rise from a beginner at Pakistan Rugby Union’s Asia Rugby “Get Into Rugby” programme to becoming the inaugural captain of the newly formed Muslimah Rugby Team in England is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of rugby. Ayesha was first introduced to the sport through an Asia Rugby grassroots “Get […]
Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new chief
Hamas announced on Monday that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of its political bureau. Hayya previously served as the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel. He succeeds Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces. In a statement, Hamas said Hayya was elected to lead the movement’s political […]
Russia condemns US strike on Iran nuclear site
Russia has strongly condemned a reported US strike on Iran’s Darkhovin nuclear project, expressing concern over attacks targeting nuclear facilities. Moscow said such actions could increase regional tensions and create wider security risks. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said targeting nuclear installations as military objectives violates international law and United Nations resolutions. She called […]
Russian strike kills 10 near Odesa
The death toll from a Russian strike on a commercial vessel near Ukraine’s southern port of Odesa has risen to 10, Ukraine’s Seaports Authority said on Monday. The attack targeted a cargo ship carrying an international crew. Maritime security concerns continue to grow in the Black Sea. According to Ukrainian officials, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel was […]
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni lands in Islamabad
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Islamabad on Monday for an official visit amid ongoing regional tensions. The visit comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to support dialogue between Iran and the United States. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received Momeni upon his arrival in Pakistan. During his visit, the Iranian official is expected to […]