Russia seeks mediator role between Israel and Iran

AFP | Following Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, Russia has positioned itself as a mediator between the Middle Eastern rivals as it has...

‘Stop the Attack on Gaza’: Lebanese star protest at Cannes Film Festival 

News Desk | During her first walk at the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet, the Lebanese actress Manal Issa protested the indiscriminate killings of Palestinians...

China & India strive to make peace: hold summit after border row

AFP | Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to repair strained ties at a summit on Friday after an...

Will Nawaz’s anti-state stance lead to his political suicide?

Aisha Saeed | On a cold November day of 2008, the Indian city of Mumbai echoed with bullet shots and blasts. The tragic ordeal lasted...

Why PIA and American Airlines blame Gulf based airlines?

News Analysis | United States of America Airline industry may have announced the victory in its campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier...

Taliban ‘retreat’ as US, Afghan forces hold western city

AFP | Afghan commandos and the US air force have driven the Taliban to the outskirts of Farah, officials said Wednesday, after a day-long battle...

Key dates in the history of the Palestinians

AFP | Here are the main dates in Palestinian history: First Alarm Towards the end of the 19th century the first Jews arrive in Palestine, fleeing anti-Semitism...

Sarfraz proud of Imam and Babar as Pakistan survive Ireland scare

AFP | Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed praised the character of young batsmen Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam after they ensured his decision to enforce the follow-on...

Soon screening near you? Blockchain tech premieres at Cannes

AFP | Blockchain may not be the most glamorous new star at the Cannes festival but experts touting the technology say it will rock the...

Uber, Lyft end mandatory arbitration for sex misconduct claims

AFP | Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft on Tuesday scrapped policies requiring arbitration over claims of sexual misconduct involving employees, riders and drivers, allowing cases...

North Korea threatens to cancel US summit

AFP | North Korea threatened Wednesday to cancel the forthcoming summit between leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump if Washington seeks to push...

Gen. Bajwa’s silence on the NSC PRESS RELEASE!

Haider Raza Mehdi | Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is a wily character. A bureaucrat, who worked closely with him says..."He's a very cunning man, uses his...