NUSHKI: An explosion occurred on National Highway N-40 in Nushki district, Balochistan, prompting a swift response from police officials who have reached the scene to determine the nature of the blast. Authorities confirmed that the area has been cordoned off, while a bomb disposal team is working to ascertain the cause of the explosion. According […]
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WASHINGTON: SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced that the Starship rocket will embark on its first mission to Mars at the end of 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. If the initial landings go well, human missions could begin as early as 2029, though 2031 is more likely, Musk stated on his X social network. Musk,
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CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand on Sunday thumped Pakistan to secure a convincing nine-wicket win against the Green Shirts in the first T20I in Christchurch. Pakistan endured a nightmarish start to their five-match T20 series, collapsing to 11-4 by the fifth over, as towering pacer Kyle Jamieson wreaked havoc with the new ball. The visitors were eventually
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STOCKHOLM: Swedish businessman Carl Lundström, known for owning the internet provider that hosted The Pirate Bay, has died in a plane crash in Slovenia, according to a far-right party he was linked to. Slovenian police confirmed on Wednesday that a body, likely of a Swedish pilot, had been recovered, though forensic identification is still pending.
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PESHAWAR: The launching ceremony of Pakhtun Digital was held at a local hotel in Peshawar, attended by leaders of various political parties, journalists, and other notable figures. Prominent attendees included Senator Fida Muhammad, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Awami National Party (ANP) Central President Mian Iftikhar Hussain, ANP senior leader and former provincial
WUHAN: The launching ceremony of the second Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Shushuk (Desig), was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan. Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, Vice Admiral Bilgrami emphasised the importance of maritime security in
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RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed nine terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing stated on Saturday. According to the statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an operation was conducted in Mohmand district based on intelligence reports. “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khawarijs’ location,
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ABBOTTABAD: Two people have died, including a child, when a school van fell into a ditch near Nawan Shahr in Abbottabad, according to sources. A tragic accident occurred when the brakes of a coaster carrying students and teachers from Haripur’s Rehana Umar Islamic Public School failed at Batangi Mor, Bagnotar. According to rescue sources, the
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LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 43 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulter premises in different parts of city yesterday. The LDA Town Planning Wing sealed 20 properties in Shadman and Shah Jamal and 23 in Allama Iqbal Town for unauthorised commercial use and nonpayment of commercialisation fees. Among the sealed premises were
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KARACHI: Pakistan has reported its first death from Naegleria fowleri in Karachi, a rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba, in 2025. According to the Sindh Health Department, the brain-eating amoeba claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman from the Gulshan-e-Iqbal neighbourhood of Karachi. The woman first showed symptoms on 18 February and was admitted to a
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