TEHRAN: Iran’s mmilitaryilitary on Saturday claimed it had shot down a US drone near Qeshm Island, close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Iranian Army’s public relations department said air defense units detected and destroyed what it described as a drone belonging to the “US-Zionist aggressor enemy.” The statement said the […]
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KABUL: At least 22 people were killed and about 36 others injured when a truck carrying returning Afghan refugees overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said. Authorities said most of the victims were women and children. The accident took place in Laghman province on the main highway linking Kabul with Nangarhar,
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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the opening One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series in Rawalpindi on Saturday. Pakistan handed ODI debuts to Arafat Minhas, while young players Moaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori and Abdul Samad also earned places in the playing XI. The match marks a major
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ISLAMABAD: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday described relations between Washington and Islamabad as a growing “true friendship,” crediting Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their role in regional peace efforts. Speaking at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth praised the Pakistani leadership while
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GWADAR: South Air’s first test flight successfully landed at the New Gwadar International Airport, marking a significant milestone for the facility’s operational readiness. Airport officials and representatives of relevant agencies welcomed the aircraft upon arrival. The successful landing represents an important step toward enhancing Gwadar’s air connectivity and expanding commercial activity in the region. Officials said
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KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have seized millions of liters of illegally stored petrol and diesel in a major crackdown on unauthorized petroleum activities near the Sindh-Balochistan border. In a statement, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) said it carried out a large-scale enforcement operation against illegal fuel storage facilities in border areas of Sindh and
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will launch the second phase of its Hajj operation for the return of pilgrims on May 31, with multiple flights scheduled to bring pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Religious Affairs said the first Hajj flight will depart from Jeddah on the night of May 31 and arrive in Sialkot. The
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MANSEHRA: A record number of tourists visited Kaghan Valley over three days during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with foreign tourists also among the visitors. Families enjoyed the pleasant weather and spent the Eid break in the scenic mountain valley. According to data from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, 128,862 tourists traveled to Kaghan during
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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan vs Australia rivalry returns to the spotlight as both teams face off in the first ODI of their three-match series today. With both sides eager to secure an early advantage, fans can expect an intense contest at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Ahead of the match, captains Shaheen Shah Afridi and Josh Inglis unveiled
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QUETTA: A train service between Quetta and Peshawar in resumed on Saturday after being shut for three days due to unavoidable circumstances. According to the Pakistan Railways, train operations in Balochistan restored after a three-day suspension. Under the revised schedule, the Jaffar Express will depart Quetta for Peshawar on Saturday at its regular time. Railway
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