The Pakistan Citrus Festival is set to open at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, offering residents and visitors a taste of farm-fresh citrus straight from Pakistan’s orchards. Organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha in collaboration with the Souq Waqif Administration»»»

Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 103 km north of Barishal, Pakistan, at 1917 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 37.25 degrees north latitude and 74.61 degrees east longitude.»»»

Pakistan’s military on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan is becoming a “hub for terrorists and non-state actors,” widening its allegations to assert that its Taliban government is patronizing al-Qaeda, the ISIS group and the Pakistani Taliban. Military spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry also to»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s military on Tuesday described 2025 as a “landmark and consequential year” in the country’s long-running fight against terrorism, pointing to unprecedented counter-terrorism operations, greater national clarity on the threat, and a shift in the operational balance against militant »»»

Dubai: If you haven’t caught Akshaye Khanna’s hook steps yet or been invested in Ranveer Singh's undercover agent act, now’s your chance — Dhurandhar reportedly hits Netflix on January 30, 2026. The Ranveer Singh starrer isn’t just another action thriller; it’s a high-octane espionage saga filled w»»»

Dubai: “Even Durandhar… you might call it a very commercial film, which it is, of course, but it’s a very complex film. Every character is very layered,” Chitrangada Singh tells me, leaning into her idea of what makes a role worth taking. “Just because it’s commercial doesn’t mean it’s not complex.»»»

China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically "ironclad" friendship as signs of rapprochement between Islamabad and Washington grow. Pakistan is one of China's closest partners, diplomatically supporting Beijing on a»»»

Dubai: Pakistani security agencies have foiled a major terrorist attack planned for Karachi, recovering more than two tonnes of explosives and arresting three suspected militants during a series of intelligence-led operations, officials said on Monday. Briefing the media, Counter Terrorism Departme»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. The projects spanned a wide range of areas, including »»»

KUWAIT -- The Foreign Ministry reiterates the call for Yemenis to engage in dialogue and work for restoring stability, security and national unity of the country. BEIRUT -- Three people are injured in Israeli occupation airstrikes on southern Lebanon. WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump announc»»»

Islamabad: Four Pakistani police officers were killed in two separate armed attacks in northern Pakistan. Three traffic police officers were killed after being shot by unknown militants in Sarai Naurang city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the Pakistani Police reported in a statement Sunday. The stat»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a phone call on Sunday with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan. According to the Pakistan news agency, both sides reaffirmed their shar»»»

Nearly three months since border clashes prompted the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, university students, merchants and families are left hanging with no way of getting back. "We miss our parents and relatives," said Shah Faisal, 25, who studies medicine in an Afghan un»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh will request their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League. "We will not accept any insult to Bangladeshi cricket, cricketers and Bangladesh under any circumstances," said Asif Nazrul, »»»

Dubai: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched Pre-Departure Facilitation Desks across all its zonal offices in Pakistan with immediate effect. The initiative aims to provide guidance and assistance to international travellers on immigration procedures and clearances, ensuring a smoothe»»»

On Jan. 4, 2021, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was administered for the first time, to an 82-year-old man in Britain. 1 of 7 | File Photo by Dan Himbrechts/EPA-EFE Jan. 4 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1853, Solomon Northrop regained his freedom following h»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a major milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities. The Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile can strike land and sea targets with high precis»»»

Is the US now a gangster state? That is the question Indian commentators were asking as the news broke that a US special military operation struck Caracas in the early hours of the morning on January 3. My phone started ri»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3 (KUNA) - Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed "Taimoor" weapon system, capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers, said the military on Saturday.According to a press release »»»

A stream of Israeli leaks has highlighted moves toward alternative scenarios in Gaza if the disarmament of Hamas is not carried out soon. The options being floated range from freezing reconstruction across the enclave and limiting rebuilding to areas under Israeli control to the prospect of renewed»»»

For the Indian film industry, 2025 felt like a return to familiar ground. The year before that, women-led stories had briefly reshaped India's global cinematic image, bringing accolades and new attention. But last year, Bollywood's violent, male-driven action thrillers dominated the domestic box-of»»»

Seven Pakistanis were tried in absentia and sentenced to life in prison on Friday for "digital terrorism" amid riots following the 2023 arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. File Photo by Rahat Dar/EPA Jan. 2 (UPI) -- An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday sentence»»»

CAIRO, Jan 2 (KUNA) -- Foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim states issued a joint appeal Friday, calling on the international community to exert pressure on the Israeli occupation government to immediately lift all impediments to the entry and distribution of life-saving humanitarian aid into»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt expressed their deepest concern regarding th»»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - The armed forces of Belarus and the UAE will conduct joint exercises in 2026, Maj. Gen. Valery Revenko, head of the Belarusian Defense Ministry's department of international military cooperation, said. "Intensive international military cooperation of the Armed Forces of the Republ»»»

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and India on Thursday exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and prisoners, continuing the annual practice under an agreement signed between the two nations in 1988.Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahir Hussain Andrabi, speaking at a »»»

China's BYD has zoomed past Elon Musk's Tesla to become the world's top electric vehicle (EV) seller in 2025, achieving annual sales dominance over its US rival for the first time. BYD announced on Thursday that its battery-powered vehicle deliveries climbed nearly 28% last year to over 2.25 millio»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 1 (KUNA) -- 1912 -- Modern medical services were provided to women for the first time by the American Missionary Hospital in Kuwait. 1955 -- The State of Kuwait established a pension fund for civil servants and retirees. 1956 -- The Kuwaiti printing and publishing department issued its »»»

The season’s first heavy rains and snowfall ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas of Afghanistan, killing at least 17 people and injuring 11 others, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s national disaster management authority said Thursday. The dead included five members o»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The consumer price index rose 5.6% in December from a year earli»»»

Dubai: Pakistan recorded a notable decline in cross-border terrorist attacks and violence-linked fatalities after it shut its border with Afghanistan on October 11, according to a security report cited by Dawn on Thursday. Terrorist attacks fell by nearly 17 per cent in December, following a 9 per »»»

On Jan. 1, 1890, the first Tournament of Roses parade took place in Pasadena, Calif. 1 of 8 | Volunteers use thousands of flowers and other plant material to prepare floats for the 136th annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on December 30. The Rose Parade will be televised live on»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan reported a sharp decline in polio cases in 2025 due to sustained vaccination campaigns and improved disease surveillance, health authorities said on Wednesday. Official data showed polio cases fell from 74 in 2024 to 30 in 2025, with no new cases reported nationwide since Septem»»»

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Beijing slammed on Wednesday countries including Japan and Australia for their "irresponsible" criticism of China's military drills in waters around Taiwan. China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels around the island on Monday and Tuesday in live»»»

Beijing slammed on Wednesday countries including Japan and Australia for their "irresponsible" criticism of China's military drills in waters around Taiwan. China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels around the island on Monday and Tuesday in live»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s federal government has amended the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules to formally recognise facial and iris scans as valid biometric identifiers, expanding the definition of biometrics beyond fingerprints, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) said on Wednesday.»»»

Dubai: Double-decker buses have returned to Karachi after more than six decades, marking a significant moment for public transport in Pakistan’s largest city as authorities seek to ease chronic mobility problems for its growing population. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Wednesday inau»»»

Dubai: Pakistan is set to enter 2026 as the world’s fifth-most populous country, with its population surpassing 225 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The milestone highlights the urgent need to address rapid population growth amid high fertility rates, persistent gen»»»

RAHIM YAR KHAN: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during a private visit to the country. Also Read: UAE President, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional developmentsSheikh»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights between Islamabad and London, marking the end of a six-year hiatus in the route. The national carrier will operate four flights per week, landing passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, a move aimed at enhancing trave»»»

The upcoming adoption of the euro as the national currency in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026 dominates the news media on Tuesday. Many outlets carry articles with practical tips to help people through the transition, or recall the key steps Bulgaria took to join the eurozone. TRANSITION TO EUR»»»

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

The first quarter of the 21st century is coming to an end, and global politics looks quite different to how it did when crowds gathered across the globe to welcome in the new millennium. For many, especially in the West, the year 2000 marked a high point in liberal-democratic optimism before it was»»»

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has carried out deep cuts to the country’s security forces – a United Nations monitoring report that reveals the move is of particular concern given that at least five Chinese workers were recently killed by assailants said to have crossed into Tajikistan from Afghan bo»»»

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has carried out deep cuts to the country’s security forces – a United Nations monitoring report that reveals the move is of particular concern given that at least five Chinese workers were recently killed by assailants said to have crossed into Tajikistan from Afghan bo»»»

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has carried out deep cuts to the country’s security forces – a United Nations monitoring report that reveals the move is of particular concern given that at least five Chinese workers were recently killed by assailants said to have crossed into Tajikistan from Afghan bo»»»

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has carried out deep cuts to the country’s security forces – a United Nations monitoring report that reveals the move is of particular concern given that at least five Chinese workers were recently killed by assailants said to have crossed into Tajikistan from Afghan bo»»»

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has carried out deep cuts to the country’s security forces – a United Nations monitoring report that reveals the move is of particular concern given that at least five Chinese workers were recently killed by assailants said to have crossed into Tajikistan from Afghan bo»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Zia was the first woman elected prime minister of Bang»»»