Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war.
Heavy monsoon rains of up to 200mm caused severe flooding across Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with Nullah Lai reaching 29 feet and several roads submerged.
Islamabad Police has clarified that a viral driverless car crash involving a police van was caused by human error, with no offence found after a detailed investigation.
The Taliban is seeking US investment in Afghanistan’s mining and agricultural sectors, putting the country’s estimated $1 trillion in untapped mineral wealth back in the spotlight.
Saudi Arabia will host the secretariat of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, with a Pakistani secretary-general set to lead it for an initial three-year term.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting, participate in the World Nomad Games and hold bilateral talks with President Sadyr Japarov.
After weeks of relative calm, the U.S. and Iran have resumed military action, with strikes and drone activity reported across the Gulf. The latest escalation has drawn in the UAE and Jordan, raising fresh concerns over a wider regional conflict.
Pakistan’s new defense agreement with Kuwait highlights the country’s expanding security role in the Gulf, as regional states increasingly formalize military ties with Islamabad amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad broke down during an emotional interview while defending jailed former prime minister and cricketing legend Imran Khan.
Pakistan has lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports after it aired an interview with Imran Khan’s sons during coverage of the England-Pakistan Test at Lord’s.
US President Donald Trump is apparently suffering from “schizophrenia” and “delusions” over his claims that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Washington, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said.
Iran warned the United States on Friday that "pressure doesn't work" against the Islamic republic, calling on Washington to honour its commitments, after six months of conflict between the sworn enemies.
