Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman charged with ball-tampering in PSL match

Lahore Qalandars' Fakhar Zaman could face a ban after being charged with a ball-tampering offence in his side's defeat to Karachi Kings in the T20 Pakistan Super League.

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange heavy fire days after truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have exchanged heavy fire in border areas, days after they agreed to a temporary pause in fighting, Reuters has reported.

Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said Monday, marking another step in the country’s opposition to the U.S. and Israel’s conflict in the Middle East.

Iran claims destruction of US spy plane

An E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft has been struck during an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the IRGC has said

Ishaq Dar Says Pakistan “Honoured” to Host US-Iran Peace Talks

Backed by regional and global powers, including China, Türkiye, and Egypt, Pakistan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table and push for a lasting end to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Trump Eyes Iran’s Oil as US Weighs Kharg Island Strike, Tehran Threatens Fierce Retaliation

As US troop levels in the Middle East rise to nearly 50,000, reports indicate the Pentagon is exploring potential raids on the strategic island and nearby coastal areas.

Israel-Iran War Escalates as Yemen Joins Conflict, U.S. Weighs Ground Offensive

The Israel-Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase as Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks, Israel strikes Tehran, and the U.S. considers escalation.

Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say

Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. and European officials told The Associated Press this week.

India approves $25 bn defence buys, including Russian missile systems

India has approved defence purchases worth about $25 billion, the defence ministry said, including additional Russian-made S-400 long-range missile systems.

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East, the Pakistan government said on Saturday.

Naseem Shah sparks controversy with ‘queen’ jibe at Maryam Nawaz’s PSL appearance

Naseem Shah sparked controversy after a ‘queen’ jibe at Maryam Nawaz during the PSL opener surfaced on his X account.

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

 As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table.