<p>India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka secured direct entry into the men’s cricket knockout stage at the 2026 Asian Games after the draw was announced on Thursday.</p> <p>The 10-team men’s competition, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/15-member-men-s-squad-announced-for-asian-games-2026-.html">starting</a> from September 24 in Nagoya, will begin with a preliminary round featuring Afghanistan, Hong Kong

<p>A day after Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2017854">led hundreds of Israeli Jews into Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque compound</a>, Pakistan and seven other countries on Friday issued a joint statement condemning the “provocative actions”.</p> <p>The joint statement, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/joint-statement-by-foreign-ministers-of-the-group-of-e

<p>ISLAMABAD: As efforts continue to prevent the conflict in the Gulf from widening, Iran on Friday called for expanding strategic cooperation with Pakistan, describing Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement as an important contribution to regional peace and stability.</p> <p>“Pakistan has played a constructive diplomatic role in facilitating negotiations and advancing efforts towards regional peace and stability,” Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said while delivering the ke

<p>“I am the captain of the MT Honour 25, requesting immediate assistance for our vessel. Our condition is extremely critical. Several members of my crew have fallen seriously ill, suffering from diabetes and infections. They are no longer able to hold on,” said Indonesian Captain Ashari Samadikun through a recorded video message dated June 16, 2026.</p> <p>“We are surviving solely on plain white rice and contaminated water. The company has not sent any form of assistance to us. The hijack

The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country's northwest.

<p>Pakistan on Thursday expressed “disappointment” with the European Union’s (EU) <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2015939">recent report</a> that pointed out issues in Pakistan’s compliance with its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).</p> <p>The report was issued last week as part of the European Commission’s global assessment of the GSP during the 2023-2025 period. It said Pakistan had “regressed in a number of areas while positive change was limi

<p>ISLAMABAD: Korea South-East Power Co. Ltd (KOEN), a state-owned company of the Republic of Korea, has approached the prime minister over “unfair” treatment of its $1 billion investment plans in Pakistan, which were stonewalled during the regulatory approval process.</p> <p>In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Korean energy firm’s CEO Kim Min Young complained that the company — which operates thermal power stations, pumped-storage power plants, and combined cycle power pla

<p>The United States <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/july/ustr-takes-action-forced-labor-section-301-investigations">said </a>on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President Donald Trump earlier this year.</p> <p>The le

<p><strong>• Says armed forces vigilant about situation in Bab el-Mandab; will give swift response if Islamabad’s assets come under attack<br>• PM reassures Saudi crown prince of full support, condemns Yemeni rebels’ attacks on oil tankers<br>• Dar meets Omani FM on sidelines of Asean moot; FO says efforts on to secure de-escalation</strong></p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday doubled down on its warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, describing any <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2

<p>GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Lahore-born Saadia Zahidi as its director general in place of Willie Walsh, who will relinquish his duties on July 31.</p> <p>A press release said Saadia Zahidi will take over as the air transport body’s new chief on Nov 1 this year. Sandrine Le Borgne, IATA’s chief financial officer, will serve as acting director general during the intervening period.</p> <p>Ms Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth director general and the