16 Years Later, Pakistan Suffer Test Defeat at Lord’s as England Seal Series
LONDON: Pakistan suffered a 194-run defeat against England in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday, allowing the hosts to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a target of 389 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in their second innings. Saud Shakeel was Pakistan’s top
Germany Retain Hockey World Cup, Equal Pakistan’s Record
AMSTERDAM: Germany successfully defended their Hockey World Cup title after defeating Spain 1-0 in the final of the 2026 tournament. Germany scored the only goal of the final through Stroothoff in the third quarter. The German side held on to their narrow lead for the remainder of the match to
Gunmen Open Fire on AC Miranshah’s Official Vehicle in North Waziristan
MIR ALI: Unknown assailants opened fire on the official vehicle of Assistant Commissioner Miranshah Abdul Qayum in the Hadi Karam Kot area of Mir Ali Tehsil in North Waziristan on Sunday, but all occupants remained safe. According to initial reports, the incident took place at around 2:50pm on August 30,
FIA Arrests Agent over Fake Visa Used for Overseas Travel
PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone has arrested a suspected travel agent for allegedly arranging a fake employment visa that was used by a passenger to travel abroad. According to the FIA, passenger Bakhtiar Rawan was deported from Bangkok, Thailand, on August 28, 2026, after authorities discovered irregularities
Shangla: Roof Collapse Kills Woman and Girl, Injures Two
SHANGLA: A woman and a girl were killed while two others were injured after the roof of a house collapsed in the Bunirwal Puran area of Shangla. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when the roof of a residential house suddenly collapsed, trapping the occupants beneath the debris. A
Bank Alfalah Unveils 0% Markup Financing for Motorcycles
ISLAMABAD: Bank Alfalah has introduced an interest-free installment scheme for consumers looking to purchase Honda CD70 and Honda CD Dream motorcycles. According to details released by the bank, the facility offers a 0% markup to customers, though standard processing charges and Federal Excise Duty (FED) will apply. Under the initiative,
Journalist Aqeel Yousafzai Faces Threats after Exposing JUI-F, TTP Links
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist and security analyst Aqeel Yousafzai is reportedly facing threats following his recent remarks about alleged links between the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), raising fresh concerns about the safety of journalists covering militancy and sensitive security issues. According to DND reports, Aqeel Yousafzai
Three Key TTP Leaders Had Links to Fazlur Rehman’s Party, Claims Senior Journalist Aqeel Yousafzai
PESHAWAR: Senior journalist Aqeel Ahmad Yousafzai has claimed that three prominent leaders of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had previously been associated with the political party of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Speaking about the backgrounds of key TTP figures, Aqeel Yousafzai claimed that former TTP chief Baitullah
Pakistan’s D-248 Drone Has 3,000-Kilometre Range: Mario Nawfal Makes Major Claim
ISLAMABAD: A new long-range drone reportedly capable of travelling up to 3,000 kilometres has drawn attention to Pakistan’s expanding drone and unmanned warfare capabilities. Senior analyst Mansoor Ali Khan, during his podcast, referred to a video by US journalist Mario Nawfal, who claimed that Pakistan has developed a new D-248
BISP Vehicles Consume Over 810,000 Litres of Fuel in Five Years
ISLAMABAD: The vehicles being used by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have consumed more than 810,000 litres of fuel in the past five years, according to documents presented before the Parliament. The documents reveal that 75 vehicles are currently being used by BISP at its headquarters and regional offices.
