ISLAMABAD (AFP) – When the Ashes-winning Australians play their first Test in Pakistan in 24 years on Friday, they will encounter unfamiliar circumstances, tight security, and unexpected, but skilled opponents. The Australians have had little time to acclimate to the environment in Rawalpindi, where the first Test will be played,Continue Reading

Prime Minister Imran Khan called Jahangir Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), to check about his health. According to reports, Imran Khan prayed for Jahangir Tareen’s quick recovery, as he would face a comprehensive medical examination in London. Jahangir Khan Tareen went to London with members of hisContinue Reading

The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has restructured its core committee, with the names of 33 new members receiving final clearance. Prime Minister Imran Khan will lead the PTI core committee, according to a statement released by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar. Shah Mehmood, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, Pervez Khattak, ShafqatContinue Reading

Ukrainian soldiers repelled a Russian assault on Kyiv, but “sabotage elements” penetrated the capital, officials claimed Saturday, as Ukraine recorded 198 civilian fatalities, including children, as a result of Russia’s invasion. Even as Russia claimed to have fired cruise missiles at military sites, Ukraine’s resolute President Volodymyr Zelensky said hisContinue Reading

BRUSSELS(AFP) – NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that the alliance was deploying its quick reaction force for the first time in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The situation is still fluid. What we’ve seen is that the Ukrainian troops are battling valiantly and are able to inflictContinue Reading

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) – On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the Ukrainian army to remove the government, describing its leaders as “terrorists” and “a band of drug addicts and neo-Nazis.” Putin also accused “Ukrainian nationalists” of installing heavy weaponry in residential areas of major cities in order to provokeContinue Reading