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News Desk LONDON: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with officials from the British Foreign Office in London to discuss the potential extradition of several Pakistani nationals, sources close to the matter reported. The meeting, attended by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Muhammad Faisal, also touched upon broader aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries. During the discussions, Naqvi reportedly raised concerns about certain Pakistanis alleged to be involved in activities that could incite unrest or destabilize communities within Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two nations in addressing issues related to law enforcement and…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: India has unveiled a sweeping $214 billion (₹19.3 trillion) plan to expand its nuclear energy sector, accompanied by proposed reforms to the country’s energy laws designed to attract private investment and streamline operations. The announcement, officials said, is part of a broader strategy to achieve ambitious energy and economic goals, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of generating 100 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2047, a cornerstone of India’s vision to become a fully developed economy. According to Bloomberg, Jitendra Singh, India’s Minister for Atomic Energy, confirmed that a new nuclear bill would be presented to…

News Desk LONDON: A high-profile roadshow for the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) took place at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, drawing attention from cricket enthusiasts, investors, and sports industry stakeholders. The event, designed to showcase the league’s growth and investment potential, was attended by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, legendary cricketers Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja, and current star batsman Babar Azam, who together lent both gravitas and celebrity appeal to the occasion. Sources said the roadshow highlighted the planned addition of two new PSL teams and outlined details regarding their acquisition, signaling a significant expansion of…

Its heightened sensitivity signalled a decisive shift in sensing power, promising unprecedented precision in tracking low-observable aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II News Desk BEIJING: China’s move to mass-produce an ultra-low-noise, four-channel photon detector marked a significant shift in the rapidly intensifying race between next-generation quantum radar technologies and the stealth aircraft long designed to evade traditional sensors. Beijing’s claim that it had developed the world’s first single-photon detector with integrated four-channel capability signaled its ambition to close, and ultimately surpass, decades of Western advantages in radar, electronic warfare and stealth-countering systems. The device, capable of…

News Desk LONDON: A promotional event for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 was held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, bringing together diplomats, investors and cricket enthusiasts. Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner in London, Hussain bin Aziz, along with other mission officials, attended the gathering. The HBL PSL “London Roadshow” was organized at Lord’s as part of efforts to engage global investors and connect with the league’s international fan base. Officials said the roadshow aims to create a platform where investors and cricket lovers from around the world can come together ahead of the 2026 season.

News Desk SHAKARGARH: Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal issued a stark warning about Pakistan’s political climate, urging clarity from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on whether it aligned with the state or with what he described as its “controversial leadership.” Speaking to reporters in Shakargarh, Iqbal emphasized that the country could not afford further political instability, framing the issue as one that went beyond party politics and touched the nation’s broader interests. Iqbal referenced recent remarks by the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), saying they reflected “the sentiments of the nation.” He lauded the military’s “historic successes” in combating…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry announced that 55 Iranian nationals deported from the United States were expected to return to the country in the coming days, marking the second wave of expulsions under President Donald Trump’s stringent immigration policies. The ministry confirmed that US authorities had identified nearly 400 Iranians in September as potential candidates for deportation. Speaking to reporters, ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the latest group of returnees follows an earlier batch of 120 Iranians who were expelled from the US and travelled from Doha to Tehran. Baghaei described the deportations as part of a “continuing pattern”…

News Desk ATHENS: Seventeen migrants have been found dead after their boat capsized while attempting to cross the Mediterranean near Greece. The Greek Coast Guard reported that the incident occurred close to the island of Crete. Two people survived and were taken to hospital in critical condition. According to the survivors, rough weather damaged the boat, and they had no food or water during the journey. Local media said the incident occurred two days earlier, but the migrants received no immediate assistance. Greek authorities said the boat sank about 26 nautical miles southwest of Crete. A Turkish cargo vessel first…

News Desk ZHOB: The death toll from a traffic collision on the National Highway near Zhob has climbed to five after three of the injured died in hospital. Doctors at the District Headquarters Hospital said eight people are still under treatment, while three succumbed to their injuries despite efforts to save them. The crash occurred early on Sunday morning when a passenger bus collided with a car, leaving several passengers critically injured. Hospital staff said emergency teams had worked through the morning to stabilize the wounded.

News desk NEW DEHLI: Following Pakistan’s airspace restrictions, Indian airline IndiGo is reporting significant financial losses. According to Turkish broadcaster TRT, the airline has cancelled 500 flights, with mismanagement and poor planning pushing it into a severe crisis. The four-day disruption has paralyzed IndiGo’s network, with 104 flights cancelled in Mumbai, 102 in Bengaluru, and 92 in Hyderabad. Government data cited by TRT shows the airline’s on-time performance has dropped to just 8.5%. IndiGo had previously accounted for over 60% of domestic air operations in India, making the cancellations particularly disruptive.