PM orders centre to consult provinces to implement digital transformation plan
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the federal government to hold meaningful consultations with provincial governments for effective and comprehensive implementation of the Digital Transformation Plan. Chairing…
Kelly the hero as England sink Spain in shootout to win Euro 2025
BASEL – Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2025, successfully defending the title they won three years…
Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine
TURNBERRY – U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline on Monday of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face…
Pakistan bans pilgrims’ road travel to Iraq, Iran on security concerns
ISLAMABAD – The government has decided that pilgrims will not be allowed to travel to Iraq and Iran by road for Arbaeen this year – a difficult decision but taken…
Green and Inglis star as Australia take unassailable 4-0 lead against West Indies
BASSETERRE – Cameron Green’s unbeaten 55 and a rapid 51 from Josh Inglis powered Australia to a three-wicket win over West Indies, sealing a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I…
At least 35 killed in rebel attack in northeast DR Congo
BUNIA – At least 35 people were killed Sunday in an attack by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in northeastern DR Congo, ending a months-long period of regional calm, local sources…
Pakistan desires regional peace, security through strategic coop: COAS
Addressing at Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, Gen Asim Munir says deeper military-to-military coop, strategic dialogue and mutual trust is paramount to handle complex hybrid challenges Participating army leaderships…
Henry’s last-over heroics hand New Zealand T20I Tri-Series title
HARARE – Matt Henry produced a masterclass in death bowling, defending seven runs in a nerve-wracking final over, as New Zealand edged past South Africa by three runs to clinch…
Frustration, Gaza alarm drove Macron to go it alone on Palestine recognition
PARIS – President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to recognise a Palestinian state in September has caused diplomatic…
Govt pursuing agenda of digitizing economy for stability: PM
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is pursuing the agenda of digitizing the economy, rightsizing of public institutions and merit-based appointment of experts in public…
