Trump pauses Iran strikes but warns full-scale war could return
WASHINGTON – President Trump halted new US strikes on Iran as he weighs whether Tehran is ready to cut a deal — while a wider regional war appears to be spreading into another critical shipping corridor.
British-era Bara Gali forest track offers visitors glimpse into Galiyat’s untouched heritage
NATHIAGALI – The historic Bara Gali Forest Track, nestled in the heart of the Galiyat region, continues to attract nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts with its centuries-old forests, breathtaking mountain scenery and well-preserved natural landscape.
Abbas shines but resilient Hodge keeps West Indies afloat in rain-hit Test
TAROUBA – Pakistan enjoyed another disciplined outing with the ball, but a resolute unbeaten half-century from Kavem Hodge helped West Indies recover to 127-3 in 43 overs by tea on the opening day of the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday.
Around 1.4m people in Gaza experiencing acute food insecurity: UN
ROME – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said around 1.
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
SEOUL – The chairman of corporate giant SK Group has been ordered by a South Korean court to pay his ex-wife 944bn won (£483m; $644m) in a case that local media has called the “divorce of the century”.
Saudi Arabia, US sign landmark civilian nuclear deal
Trump says Saudi nuclear cooperation pact conditioned on normalisation with Israel IAEA says awaiting US-Saudi request on nuclear agreement verification White House says Trump hasn’t spoken to MBS since adding Abraham Accords condition to already-signed nuke deal Tweets don’t overturn signed deals,.
Operations against Indian-sponsored terrorists will continue in Balochistan: CDF
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir vows to dismantle terrorist infrastructure Says foreign-sponsored proxies have persistently sought to fuel violence, undermine stability, disrupt peace in Balochistan.
Guterres urges Security Council to ensure natural resources drive peace, not conflict
NEW YORK – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to adopt four urgent priorities to ensure natural resources become a driver of peace and development rather than a source of conflict and violence, warning that governance challenges and the illicit exploitation of resources have become.
From Pakistan to the world: Spotify celebrates Atif Aslam’s enduring global impact
ISLAMABAD – Some voices stay with people long after the song ends.
Pakistan to face England in 5-ODI series ahead of 2027 World Cup
LAHORE – Pakistan will tour England for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series in May 2027, with the two cricketing rivals set to lock horns in a crucial contest that will serve as vital preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.