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ISLAMABAD: The mastermind behind a daring passenger train hijacking in Balochistan has been killed under mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan, reinforcing Pakistan’s claims that terrorist groups of different hues have formed a nexus across the border where they maintain safe havens. Gul Rahman, aka Ustad Mureed, affiliated with the Majeed Brigade, the suicide squad of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), had orchestrated the hijacking of the Jaffar Express, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar on March 11. Indian media and social media reports say Gul was killed in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on September 17, 2025. The BLA and other…

iPhone Air is the big newcomer among Apple’s latest lineup that went on sale Friday, but inside the slim phone’s raised plateau is another new piece of hardware that signals a renewed focus on artificial intelligence. Apple’s custom A19 Pro chip introduces a major architecture change, with neural accelerators added to each GPU core to increase compute power. Apple also debuted its first ever wireless chip for iPhone, the N1, and a second generation of its iPhone modem, the C1X. It’s a move analysts say gives Apple control of all the core chips in its phones.”That’s where the magic is. When…

LAHORE: Another section of the Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M-5) near Jalalpur Pirwala has been swept away by floodwaters, deepening disruptions in southern Punjab already reeling from what officials describe as the worst flooding since 1956. According to motorway police, the eastern track of the motorway collapsed after a breach caused by the powerful flow of the Sutlej River heading toward the Chenab. The western track had already been washed away earlier in the week. Motorway police and National Highway Authority (NHA) staff remain at the site with heavy machinery, placing boulders in an effort to slow the water’s advance. The M-5…

U.S. lawmakers head to a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 21, 2025.Mahesh Kumar A. | Afp | Getty ImagesA group of U.S. lawmakers on a rare visit to Beijing told China’s No.2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, that the world’s two largest economies need to step up engagement and “break the ice” as both superpowers made further inroads into stabilising ties.The visit on Sunday was the first House of Representatives delegation to visit China since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic ended formal House visits in 2020, and relations rapidly deteriorated…

ISLAMABAD: A subcommittee of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will meet on September 26 to prepare draft rules for the annual judicial performance evaluation of high court judges. The five-member committee, chaired by Justice Mandokhail, includes Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Awan, Senator Farooq H Naek (from the treasury benches), Senator Ali Zafar (from the opposition benches), and Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) representative Ahsan Bhoon. Earlier, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi had formed two committees led by Justice Mandokhail to prepare draft rules for the annual judicial performance evaluation of high court judges, as well as…

Pakistan have a chance at redemption as they face India again today in Dubai for the Super Four stage of the Men’s Asia Cup after their last game was marred by a controversy spiralling from the neighbouring team’s refusal to shake hands with their opponents. The Group A clash between the fierce rivals last Sunday — their first meeting since the four-day military conflict between them in May — ended on a bitter note when the Men in Blue refused to shake hands with the Green Shirts after winning the game. There were no handshakes between the captains at the…

This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2025 shows an exterior view of the main venue of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)The significance lies in turning ideals into results: reliable energy, resilient food systems, efficient transport and strong public health. At a time of uncertainty, these initiatives point toward inclusivity and practical problem-solving across borders.by Erik SolheimAs the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit convened in Tianjin, I was traveling across Southeast Asia and southern India, working with partners in cities, governments and companies. Those exchanges reinforced a simple truth: stability in the region…

LONDON: Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London’s Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on check-in systems that caused cancellations and long delays for thousands of passengers. Dublin and Cork airports in Ireland were also affected, Dublin airport said on X, adding that it was experiencing “minor impacts” from “a Europe-wide software issue”. According to aviation watchdog Eurocontrol, the airports were “reporting disruptions in IT systems related to passenger handling.” At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 delayed by over an hour after the system was hit by a “cyberattack” late Friday,…

ISLAMABAD: The peaceful nuclear programme of Pakistan received recognition from the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, who acknowledged the country’s steady progress and close cooperation with the agency. In a social media message following his meeting with the Chairman, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar, on the sidelines of the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Mr Grossi highlighted Pakistan’s achievements in expanding its civil nuclear energy capacity. He observed that Pakistan’s nuclear power programme is advancing “at a good pace”, particularly with the ongoing construction of Chashma Nuclear…

BERLIN: Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who won the World Cup in 2014, formally announced his retirement from the game on Friday. The 37-year-old centre-back uploaded a minute-long clip to his social media channels on Friday, bidding farewell from the game. “I played for a long time, for big clubs, for my country. I learned, won, lost, and grew through it all,” Boateng said in a clip uploaded to Instagram which included highlights from his career. “Football has given me a lot, now it’s time to move on. Not because I have to, but because I’m ready. “I’m grateful to…