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News Desk KARACHI: Farooq Sattar, a senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), expressed reservations about the manner in which the judicial commission investigating the Gul Plaza building has been conducting its proceedings, saying he was withholding his final opinion on the process. Speaking to reporters in the premises of the Sindh high court in Karachi, Sattar said his party had appeared to assist the court and had submitted documents that, he claimed, clearly identified irregularities in the construction of the building. He said a case had previously been registered against officials of the Sindh Building Control Authority over…

News Desk AHMEDABAD: South Africa’s disciplined bowling, underpinned by David Miller’s blistering half-century, dismantled India by 76 runs in a Super Eight encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The defeat ended India’s 13-match unbeaten streak in T20 World Cups, dating back to their semi-final loss to England in 2022, and was their first setback in 18 ICC tournament matches, the last being the 2023 World Cup final against Australia at the same venue. Asked to chase 188, India never gained momentum, being bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs. Shivam…

News Desk PARIS: Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that the country would strike back at US interests in the Middle East if attacked, but he also signalled that a diplomatic solution remained possible. Speaking to US broadcaster CBS, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said new talks on the details of a deal were expected “probably” on Thursday. The comments came as Washington carried out a major redeployment of military assets to the region, stoking fears of renewed conflict. US threats of military action have intensified since nationwide protests in Iran prompted a crackdown that rights groups say killed…

News Desk DHAKA: The envoys of China, India and Pakistan called on Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, signaling an early consolidation of ties following recent general election. The diplomats congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for steering the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to what they described as a decisive mandate, characterizing the polls as among the freest and fairest in the country’s history. They also conveyed formal felicitations to Dr Rahman on his assumption of office, in meetings that blended ceremony with strategic calculation. China’s ambassador, Yao Wen, reiterated Beijing’s firm backing for the…

News Desk DHAKA: Bangladesh has imposed a ban on Indian carrier SpiceJet, barring the airline from using its airspace and airports from 19 February 2026, in response to years of unpaid fees. Reports in local media indicated that SpiceJet owes the country nearly 42 crore Indian rupees, equivalent to over $5 million, covering navigation, landing, parking, and other airport-related charges. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) confirmed that, under the new restrictions, no SpiceJet flights will be permitted to enter Bangladeshi airspace or land at any airport within the country. The decision underscores mounting pressure on airlines across the…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would not bow to pressure from world powers as nuclear talks with the United States continue. “World powers are lining up to force us to bow our heads … but we will not bow our heads despite all the problems that they are creating for us,” Pezeshkian said in a speech carried live on state television. His remarks came as President Donald Trump pushed the US to the brink of war with Tehran, despite aides urging him to focus more closely on voters’ economic concerns. Washington wants…

News Desk NEW DELHI: Another episode of embarrassment has struck India’s tech ambitions, this time at the heart of its own capital. At the country’s flagship AI summit in New Delhi, a stall from Galgotias University drew attention not for innovation but for misrepresentation. A staff member, Neha Singh, presented a commercial Chinese-made robotic dog as if it were the university’s own creation. Social media quickly identified the robot as the Unitree Go2, a model sold by China’s Unitree Robotics for around $2,800 and widely used in research and education worldwide. Singh had introduced the robot to state broadcaster DD…

News Desk GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached a tentative understanding on the main “guiding principles” during a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, though he stressed that significant work remained before a full agreement could be achieved. Speaking to Iranian media after the talks, Araghchi described the discussions as opening “a new window of opportunity” and expressed hope that negotiations could lead to a sustainable and mutually acceptable solution. He emphasized that any lasting agreement must fully respect Iran’s legitimate rights, highlighting Tehran’s insistence on maintaining sovereignty over its…

News Desk BUDAPEST: A day before Washington and Tehran resume nuclear talks in Geneva, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said reaching a deal with Iran would be difficult. Rubio made the comments during a visit to Budapest on Monday. “I think that there’s an opportunity here to diplomatically reach an agreement that addresses the things we’re concerned about. We’ll be very open and welcoming to that. But I don’t want to overstate it either,” he said. He added: “It’s going to be hard. It’s been very difficult for anyone to do real deals with Iran, because we’re dealing with……

News Desk COLOMBO: Pakistan and Sri Lanka moved to strengthen their ties in the areas of internal security, counter-terrorism, and narcotics control, following a high-level meeting in Colombo between the two countries’ interior ministers. The discussions, held between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lanka’s Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, focused on expanding bilateral cooperation to address shared security challenges. According to officials, the talks were wide-ranging, covering mechanisms for joint action against organized crime, including cybercriminal networks and financial fraud syndicates. Both sides agreed to improve coordination between their respective interior ministries, with a view…