Eight-member AJK cabinet takes oath in Muzaffarabad
MIRPUR – An eight member cabinet of the newly-elected PML-N, (AJK Chapter), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government took oath of office in the State’s metropolis Muzaffarabad completing first phase of formation of the cabinet on Friday.
Pakistan’s belief will be crucial against India, says Muneeba Ali
DUBAI – Wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali believes Pakistan’s ability to stay composed and maintain their belief under pressure will be vital when they take on arch-rivals India in their Asia Cup clash on Saturday.
Jamal Shah responds to Faryal Gohar’s allegations, denies abuse
LAHORE – Actor Jamal Shah has denied abuse allegations made by his former wife, actor Faryal Gohar, saying details about their marriage had been misrepresented.
Alcaraz shines on return, Sabalenka launches US Open title defence with win
NEW YORK – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz made an emphatic return to Grand Slam action after a 139-day absence, defeating Russia’s Roman Safiullin in straight sets on Monday, while Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a historic third consecutive US Open title with a comfortable victory.
Makkah Alliance formally launched; Pakistani to be first Secretary General
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye to establish Secretariat headed by Secretary-General in Saudi Arabia under Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Three countries will continue to support efforts towards de-escalation.
Nepal-China flood death toll nears 800, over 3,000 missing
Rasuwa, Nepal – Devastating floods near the border with China killed at least 788 people in Nepal, its disaster authority said on Sunday, with 2,502 people missing as rescue efforts continued for a fifth day.
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
KYIV – Thirty-seven people have died and almost 400 have been evacuated after a Russian drone strike hit a depot storing weapons for Ukraine’s military near a residential area on the outskirts of Kyiv.
PML-N’s Iftikhar Gilani sworn in as AJK PM, vows jobs for youth
In his address after taking oath Gilani says we will provide employments so that our youth do not follow any other path We all need to walk together: AJK PM.
Pakistan, Kuwait sign new defence pact to enhance military ties
RAWALPINDI: A high-level delegation from Kuwait led by Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah, Minister of Defence called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ on Thursday.
Germany’s Merz warns attackers will ‘pay price’ after drone incident
BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that those responsible for drone attacks and other hostile acts against Germany, including a recent case at Leipzig Airport, would “pay a price”.