Pakistan
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US senator calls Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran war 'problematic', backs Abraham Accords push
World | May 27, 2026, 06:27 AM ISTThis comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump's push for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords, stating that the country would not support any agreement that conflicts with the country's "fundamental ideologies",
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Why did Pakistan reject Trump's Abraham Accords push over Iran peace deal?
World | May 26, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTPakistan rejected Trump’s push to join the Abraham Accords because it says recognising Israel goes against its long-standing policy and “fundamental ideology.” Islamabad maintains that it will not recognise Israel until an independent Palestinian state is created.
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To join or not join? Pakistan's dilemma as Trump pushes Muslim countries to accept Abraham Accords
Explainers | May 25, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTAccording to a report, once the US and Iran sign the peace negotiation, Trump will ask several Arab and other Muslim countries to join the Abraham Accords, which was first proposed in 2020 to normalise relations with Israel.
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Pakistan: 24 killed, over 50 injured in Quetta explosion near railway track
World | May 24, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTThe force of the explosion was so strong that windows and glass panels of nearby buildings were shattered, local media reports said.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai : Munir will get water only if he apologizes !
Hakikat Kya Hai | May 24, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTA short while ago, India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said a big thing. Rajnath Singh asserted that in future wars, the decisive factor will not be manpower; rather, the outcome will be determined by missile and drone capabilities.
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Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped
Cricket | May 22, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTPakistan recalled Babar Azam for the ODI series against Australia starting May 30, while Mohammad Rizwan was dropped after a lean run in Bangladesh. Shaheen Afridi will captain the side, with several returning stars and uncapped players included.
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Punjab: Pathankot man installs CCTV on highway to send Army's movement to Pakistan; arrested
India | May 22, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTThe accused used to send the live feed to his operators in Pakistan and abroad. During the interrogation, he told the police that the CCTV was installed by him in January following directions from an unknown person in Dubai.
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India slams Pakistan at UNSC over terrorism: 'Long-tainted record of genocidal acts'
World | May 21, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTParvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on "Protection of civilians in armed conflict", said that the UNAMA documentation attributed 94 of 95 incidents of civilian causalities to Pakistani Security forces.
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Shan Masood leaves captaincy future to PCB after 12 defeats in 16 Test matches
Cricket | May 20, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTShan Masood left his captaincy future to the PCB after Pakistan’s 78-run defeat to Bangladesh in Sylhet. Pakistan have now lost 12 of 16 Tests under him, while Masood urged structural reforms instead of emotional or wholesale changes.
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Blow for Pakistan, star batters not available for ODI series against Australia
Cricket | May 20, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTPakistan will host Australia for a three-match ODI series from May 30 onwards. The first match will be played in Rawalpindi, followed by the other two on June 2 and 4 in Lahore. Pakistan will be without two of their star players for the series.
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Pakistani officer mocked online after claiming strikes on two Indian airbases that don't exist
World | May 20, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTA video of a Pakistani military officer is going viral on social media in which he confidently claims that missile strikes successfully targeted two Indian airbases. However, the officer's claims quickly drew attention online because the airbases he referred to reportedly do not even exist.
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Pakistan falters to meet IMF conditions, provinces asked to raise USD 1.4 billion in taxes
World | May 19, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTThe Pakistan government is expected to raise nearly Rs 700 billion through fresh tax measures, tougher enforcement and higher petroleum levy collections.
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Islampura now Krishan Nagar: Pakistan approves plan to restore names of several streets in Lahore
World | May 19, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTThe decision has been taken to revive the cultural identity and heritage of this historical city, he said. He further said, this initiative is led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is also the head of the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project. His proposal got a cabinet approval last week.
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Pakistan announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026, five players set for maiden appearance
Cricket | May 16, 2026, 03:01 PM ISTFatima Sana will be leading Pakistan for the second straight time in the T20 World Cup 2026 as she heads a 15-member squad that will travel to England for the global showpiece. The squad has five players who can make their T20 World Cup debuts.
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BAN vs PAK 2nd Test live streaming: When and where to watch Sylhet match in India?
Cricket | May 16, 2026, 08:09 AM ISTBangladesh will be looking to sweep Pakistan in the series after winning the first Test at Dhaka as the two teams lock horns for the second and final Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. Ahead of the action, here is how you can watch the match in India.
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Did Iran shift sensitive military assets to Pakistan to avoid US strikes? Here's what Islamabad said
World | May 12, 2026, 03:37 PM ISTA report stated that multiple Iranian aircraft arrived at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in early April. The officials reportedly claimed that the aircraft included military and intelligence assets.
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Suicide blast in Pakistan leaves 8 dead, 35 injured; hospitals on emergency alert
World | May 12, 2026, 01:31 PM ISTA powerful suicide blast in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed eight people and injured 35 when an explosive-laden rickshaw detonated in a crowded market. Following the incident, hospitals have been put on emergency alert.
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Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: Report
World | May 12, 2026, 06:21 AM ISTThe report also claimed that Iran had parked its civilian aircraft in neighbouring Afghanistan to protect it from US airstrikes. Meanwhile, US Senator Lindsey Graham questioned Islamabad's role and called for a complete reevaluation of the country's actions as a mediator.
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Najmul Shanto breaks Mushfiqur Rahim's record in Bangladesh's first Test vs Pakistan
Cricket | May 08, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTNajmul Hossain Shanto scripted history with a century against Pakistan in Dhaka, becoming Bangladesh’s most successful Test captain in terms of hundreds. His 170-run stand with Mominul Haque helped Bangladesh recover strongly after early wickets.
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Babar Azam ruled out of first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, here's why
Cricket | May 07, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTPakistan captain Babar Azam will miss the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur due to a left knee injury. Arriving after PSL success, he trained briefly before pain forced him out. Pakistan must adjust their middle order with debutants and senior batters stepping up.