Author: Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi

ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad, Peshawar and the cities’ surrounding areas Wednesday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said the earthquake…

Next five to six months are crucial for Pakistan, the interior minister says

“Boarders have left the vessel. Vessel is safe. Incident complete,” says UK agency.
Suspected hijacking took place just days after an attack on a tanker left two people dead.
Ship was heading towards Iran under the control of armed men, says Lloyd’s List.

Dozens of civilians have died in the battle for Lashkar Gah, a city of 200,000 people that would be the Afghan Taliban’s biggest urban prize since they launched a nationwide offensive in May.

Saudi Arabia has decided to allow entry to foreign travellers fully vaccinated with either Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines, provided that…

Explosion occurs near diplomatic quarters and busy market square.
No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban have intensified.

Put Afghanistan’s interests above yours, Khalilzad tells Taliban, Afghan govt.
Khalilzad concerned by “lack of progress” in peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan govt.
“There cannot be peace without a compromise, without give and take,” he says.

Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the final javelin competition.
He is the first-ever Pakistani athlete to qualify for the final of any track and field event in the Olympics
He is considered one of the finest javelin throwers in South Asia.