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Afghan Taliban patrol near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province on October 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File PESHAWAR: Pakistani armed forces have destroyed a major ammunition depot in Afghanistan’s Khost province during the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil Haq, launched in response to unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. Security sources said the targeted depot belonged to Fitna al-Khwarij and the Afghan Taliban, and was neutralised as part of strong and effective retaliatory action. According to the sources, following the cross-border escalation, the Afghan Taliban regime and affiliated groups are now facing a broad setback across…
A drone photo shows a China-Europe freight train bound for Budapest, Hungary before departure at Tuanjiecun Station in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) — When China’s national lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing for the annual “two sessions,” one document will stand out: a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint that will guide the world’s second-largest economy from 2026 to 2030.Five-year plans have long been central to how China steers its development. But the upcoming plan is being closely watched not just for its economic ambitions, but for how a country of 1.4…
A key thoroughfare from Malir Cantt to Malir Halt crumbles into a treacherous stretch of potholes and sewage water, turning daily commutes into trials of endurance. Photo EXPRESS LAHORE: A fact-finding study by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has found significant inequality in access to safe water and sanitation across Lahore, with low-income and marginalised groups disproportionately affected. The report, titled “Urban Exclusion in Access to Water and Sanitation in Lahore,” highlights that the city’s population of around 13 million is being served by outdated water infrastructure and a failing drainage system. Seasonal flooding during the monsoon has…
Abrar Ahmed Jaffar appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Karachi, one of the city’s most significant positionsKarachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab speaking to media outside the Supreme Court Karachi Registry. Photo: File KARACHI: Nearly four months after a young boy, Ibrahim, died after falling into an open manhole at Nipa Chowrangi, the Sindh government has appointed a senior officer – earlier removed in the wake of the tragedy – to a key municipal post, drawing concern from civic circles. On November 30, 2025, Ibrahim lost his life after plunging into an uncovered manhole. His body was recovered 14 hours later, sparking…
KOLKATA: Indian opener Sanju Samson celebrates after the Super Eights victory against West Indies at the Eden Gardens.—Reuters KOLKATA: India on Monday hailed Sanju Samson as a “game-changer” after the opener’s batting masterclass in Kolkata took the defending champions into the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Samson’s unbeaten 97 led India’s chase of 196 against the West Indies in the last Super Eights match to set up a semi-final against England in Mumbai on Thursday. Samson paced his innings to perfection and had more than a billion India fans erupting in joy on Sunday night when he hit Romario Shepherd for…
Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attends a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2026. The CPPCC National Committee, China’s top political advisory body, held a press conference on Tuesday, one day before its annual session. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) — The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s top political advisory body, held a press conference on Tuesday, one day before its annual session.Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC…
PTI requests immediate transfer of ex-PM to Shifa Hospital for specialised eye treatment ISLAMABAD: The PTI has approached the capital’s high court, seeking the immediate transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for specialised eye treatment under the supervision of his personal doctors. A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro will take up the application today (Tuesday) along with the objections raised to it by the court’s registrar. The criminal miscellaneous application, filed on Monday under Section 561-A CrPC by senior counsel…
Prosecution fails to present sufficient evidence or witnesses against the accused PESHAWAR: In a significant development in one of country’s most tragic terrorism cases, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Peshawar has acquitted two accused individuals for lack of evidence in the 2014 Army Public School (APS) attack, which claimed the lives of over 150 people, mostly school children. The court, presided over by Judge Asad Ali, heard the case involving the brutal assault on December 16, 2014, when armed terrorists from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) stormed the Army Public School in Peshawar. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of more…
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon delivers a keynote speech at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, May 19, 2025.Ann Wang | ReutersBARCELONA, Spain — Robotics will become a “larger opportunity” for Qualcomm within the next two years, CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC, as the chip giant continues its foray into areas beyond the smartphone.In January, Qualcomm launched a robotics processor under the Dragonwing brand name, as it looks to create a chipset that can work on multiple robotics platforms. It’s a similar approach the company has taken to smartphones, where its Snapdragon processors have become a key chip used by electronics companies. “I…
LONDON: Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham Hotspur failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham. Sesko was handed his first start in seven games since Michael Carrick took charge at Old Trafford and rewarded his boss with another vital goal to edge United closer to a return to the Champions League. Palace had taken an early lead at Old Trafford when Maxence Lacroix outmuscled Leny Yoro to guide in a header from Brennan Johnson’s corner. But United hit…