Muhammad Zubair Clinches Tekken 8 World Cup Title for Pakistan
PARIS: Pakistan’s Muhammad Zubair has won the Tekken 8 Esports World Cup 2026, securing a major international esports title for the country. Zubair produced a dominant performance in the grand final, defeating South Korea’s High Low 5-0 to claim the championship. Zubair competed with his preferred character, Dragunov, while High
Big Blow for England Just Days before Pakistan Test
LEEDS: England have suffered an injury setback ahead of the opening Test against Pakistan, with left-handed opener Emiligoe’s participation in the match now in doubt after sustaining a shoulder injury. The first Test of the three-match series is scheduled to begin in Leeds on August 19. The injury has been
HMC vs Dr Asif Shah: What Led to the Plastic Surgeon’s Dismissal?
PESHAWAR: A dispute has emerged between former Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) plastic surgeon Professor Dr Muhammad Asif Shah and the hospital administration over his dismissal from service, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the decision. Dr Asif Shah, in a video shared on social media, claimed
Ali Pervez Malik: No Petrol Shortage Despite Rising Prices
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik has said that petrol remains expensive but the government has ensured that no shortage of fuel is allowed anywhere in the country, despite limited resources. Speaking at an event in Lahore, the minister said the government had made every effort to provide
US Think Tank Exposes Corruption Scandal Under Afghan Taliban Rule
KABUL: A new report by the Jamestown Foundation has raised questions about how the Taliban government is managing Afghanistan’s large mineral resources. The report alleges that the mining sector is being used to earn money, increase political control and benefit people close to the Taliban. The analysis by the US-based
Pakistan Hockey Team Departs for World Cup
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national hockey team has left for Netherlands and Belgium, where the Green Shirts will begin their long-awaited campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The World Cup is scheduled to take place from August 15 to 30, with matches being played across venues in the Netherlands and
15 Militants Killed, Arms Cache Recovered in Balochistan
QUETTA: At least 15 Khawarij were killed in a series of intelligence-based operations in Balochistan under the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad 3, security sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, security forces conducted multiple operations against militants in Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai and Nushki. The operations resulted
Big Relief for KP Employees, Pensioners — Details Inside
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Local Government Department has increased the special allowance for disabled persons and raised pensions for local bodies employees. As per the details, the government has set the Special Conveyance Allowance for disabled government employees at Rs 10,000, raising it from the previous Rs 6,000. A notification issued
Pakistan Could Be Bangladesh’s Next Medical Tourism Choice — Here’s Why
ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh is looking to Pakistan as an alternative healthcare destination to India for some of its nearly 800,000 patients who travel abroad each year and spend more than $6 billion on medical treatment, officials revealed. Dhaka is seeking easier visas, better air connectivity and access to Pakistani hospitals as
AJK IGP Exposes ‘Malicious Agenda’ of Banned JAAC
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police Captain (retd) Liaquat Ali Malik has accused the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) of trying to create unrest in the region and spreading what he described as anti-state propaganda. Speaking at a ceremony in Muzaffarabad on ‘Police Martyrs’ Day’, the
