China warns West on Africa

Beijing insists the continent should be a stage for international cooperation, not great power rivalry

Islamic State claims blast that killed 5 in Kabul

A company driver waiting outside saw a man holding a bag and with a rifle slung over his shoulder walk past before the man blew himself up.

Australia pull out of Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women

The Taliban regained control of the Asian nation in mid-2021 and immediately placed restrictions on female participation in sport.

Govt won’t confiscate dollars from private banks: FM Ishaq Dar

While responding to the public fears during a press conference today, Ishaq Dar said that his comment was “greatly misconstrued” and “nothing of the sort will happen”.

Cost-of-living crisis biggest global risk: Davos study

Global inflation remains at sky-high levels after energy and food costs rocketed last year following the invasion of agricultural powerhouse Ukraine by major oil and gas producer Russia.

Survey shows Imran Khan is Pakistan’s last hope?

Imran Khan's ranking was the highest of all the political leaders. Interestingly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who already had a very low score, received no votes.

India’s Pant to miss IPL after car crash: Ganguly

The India star suffered multiple injuries when he crashed his Mercedes SUV north of New Delhi before dawn on December 30. The car burst into flames and he was rescued by a bus driver and conductor.

UNICEF to continue restoring health facilities in flood-hit areas

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) will continue to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in flood-affected areas

Lahoris throng to Zameen.com’s family gala at Zameen Opal

With extraordinary scope and location, Zameen Opal is bound to become one of Lahore’s most successful vertical projects that have been introduced in recent years.

Understanding the political economy of Iran

Iran is an immense country with a national identity marked by the self-esteem of those who know they form part of a great civilisation. Geography also plays a part in Iran’s desire to become a great regional power.

For the UAE and others, its business as usual with Israel

Israel imposed the sanctions in retaliation for backing by the United Nations General Assembly of a Palestinian request for the International Court of Justice to give an opinion on the legality of Israeli policies.

No plans for new war with Armenia – Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev responded to reports of a possible attack on Yerevan’s forces