PESHAWAR — A city in northwestern Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Wednesday, a day after a twin suicide bombing targeted a military base and killed 18 people, including five soldiers. A militant group linked with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing in Bannu, which also left 42 wounded, some critically. Militants […]
PESHAWAR — Two suicide bombings breached a wall at a military base in northwestern Pakistan before other attackers stormed the compound and were repelled in violence that killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 others, according to officials and a local hospital. A group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack […]
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it will provide free iftar for spectators attending the ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, tomorrow (Wednesday). Fans with valid match tickets can avail themselves of an iftar box containing dates, juice, and a mini pizza. […]
LAHORE — Pakistan’s new T20 captain Salman Ali Agha on Tuesday promised a new approach in the shortest format, saying his team will play fearless cricket as it prepares for the upcoming tournaments. Agha, who was on Tuesday named Pakistan captain for the five-match T20I tour of New Zealand beginning March 16, said the selectors […]
SRINAGAR — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday unveiled the national squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against New Zealand, set to commence later this month. Salman Ali Agha has been named Pakistan’s T20I captain, with Shadab Khan as vice-captain, for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand from 16-26 March. Mohammad […]
ISLAMABAD — A team from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) visited the Adiala Jail on Monday to conduct a medical check-up of former prime minister Imran Khan. The four-member team was headed by Dr Altaf Hussain, an ENT specialist. Other members of the team included Dr Umar Farooq from the hospital’s Dental Department, […]
LAHORE — A 120-year-old worship place of the minority Ahmadi community was demolished by police on the pressure of a radical Islamist party in Pakistan’s Punjab province, a community organisation said on Monday. The police also detained five Ahmadis for protesting the demolition of their worship place in the Chatha area of Gujranwala, some 80 […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s former prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party (APP) convener Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan must reform himself or the country will struggle to progress, a media report said on Monday. Abbasi on Sunday emphasised the United States would not intervene in the issues concerning the jailed former […]
GUJRAT — At least six people were killed after unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a vehicle in Gujrat city in Pakistan’s Punjab on Sunday. Police said that the incident took place in Miana Chak Dinga — a town in the city — where attackers fled after killing six people travelling on the […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights, and regional stability. Dawn reported that in an article published in Time magazine in his name, the incarcerated politician congratulated US President Donald Trump on his “political comeback”. […]