Heatwave has killed at least 450 people in Karachi region in four days, claims NGO
KARACHI: A searing heat wave that has hit Pakistan‘s biggest city has led to the death of at least 450 people over the last four days, a leading NGO claimed…
Pak’s Balochistan home minister alleges India’s RAW backing ‘TTP-BLA nexus’
ISLAMABAD: Following a backlash over Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent call for a military offensive, the home minister of the restive Balochistan province accused India on Wednesday of being…
US Congress adopts resolution seeking independent probe into Pakistan’s general election
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution by an overwhelming vote supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan, urging an independent investigation into claims of irregularities in…
‘Our best cricket is in front of us’: England head coach Matthew Mott ahead of T20 World Cup semi-final against India | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Ahead of their T20 World semi-final game against India on Thursday, England’s head coach Matthew Mott acknowledged a significant shift in India’s batting approach since their 10-wicket defeat…
Mark Rutte moves from leading Netherlands to heading Nato
Mark Rutte, the long-serving Dutch PM, was formally named the new secretary general of Nato on Wednesday, putting an experienced, strongly pro-Ukraine leader with a reputation for conciliation at the…
Kenya prez backs down on tax hikes after unrest leaves 23 dead
NAIROBI: Kenyan Prez William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and threatened more action this…
Bolivian police arrest general accused of coup attempt: Report
Bolivian police on Wednesday night arrested the general accused of orchestrating a military coup in an attempt to overthrow President Luis Arce, according to state media reports.The recently dismissed army…
Assange arrives home in Australia a free man after US plea deal
CANBERRA: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal that sets him free from…
Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS: An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader has been denied release from a Las Vegas jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac…
Monthly instant payments jump 4x in 3 years: Study
BENGALURU: India has witnessed a significant surge in monthly real-time payments, which have increased to 13.3 billion transactions from 2.6 billion three years. According to a BCG-QED investors report, the…