Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer Lord Rami Ranger seen in this undated image. — Reporter LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being sued by a Pakistan-born Sikh Tory peer after claiming the stripping of his CBE over social media posts constitutes a threat to free speech. Lord Ranger, 78, who was born in Gujranwala, was given…

F-35 fighter jets taxi on the runway at the former Roosevelt Roads military base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, September 13, 2025. — Reuters/File The United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to Nato in Europe, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The reported cutbacks come as European…

A view of tent houses, belonging to squatters, on the dry riverbed of the Indus River in Hyderabad, on April 25, 2025. — Reuters National poverty headcount climbed from 21.9% to 28.9%. Education spending dropped 23% to Rs962bn in FY25. Urban poverty increased from 11.0% to 17.4%, shows survey. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s education spending fell sharply to…

Family members of the crew of Air India Flight 171 plane crash pay tribute during a memorial service on its first anniversary, in Mumbai on June 12, 2026.— AFP Families of those killed in last year’s Air India plane crash gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary of the disaster, still awaiting…

A Pakistan International Airlines’ aeroplane can be seen in this undated image. —APP/File Senate passed bill on 10 June 2026, NA approved on 11 June. PIA privatisation linked to long-pending reform agenda process. Consortium led by Arif Habib Corp acquired 75% stake in PIA. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday gave assent to the…

Pakistan Military Academy team poses at the International Pace Sticking Competition 2026 held in Sandhurst, United Kingdom in an image shared on June 12, 2026. — ISPR The Pakistan Army team, represented by the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), has clinched first position at the International Pacesticking Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy (RMA)…

An Afghan burqa-clad woman carrying a large utensil walks along a street in Argo district of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province on June 10, 2026.— AFP Under dress code, women must fully cover when leaving home. One killed, several wounded in protest against measure. MSF Medical worker, among women arrested by Afghan police. A group of UN…

A worker walks near a collapsed building following the magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, southern Philippines, June 8, 2026. — Reuters Rescuers clear roads and search missing in Mindanao. 31 people remain missing after powerful earthquake. Helicopters deliver aid to cut-off communities in Sarangani. Rescuers battling rain and aftershocks cleared roads and searched for…

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. — Reuters A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday over charges linked to military…

Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, arrives at Karachi Port. — Pakistan Navy Submarine receives traditional naval welcome in Karachi. PN Z9EC helicopters conducted ceremonial fly-past: DGPR. Reception ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard. The first PN Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi, where it was accorded a traditional naval welcome by…