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LAHORE: The Kabaddi World Cup started here on Sunday with big wins for hosts Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan thrashed Canada 64-13 in the opener with Iran overwhelming Sierra Leone 60-19 in the second game of the day. Teams from 10 nations are taking part in the event being organised in three cities. At a colourful inauguration ceremony, local band Seismic …

Iran launched missile attacks on United States-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for the US drone strike on Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani whose killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East. As the fallout from Soleimani’s killing threatens to spill over, countries across the world have issued travel advisories cautioning their citizens from venturing …

KARACHI: The opening ceremony of the sixth bilateral “Exercise Sea Guardians 2020” between Pakistan Navy and China’s People’s Liberation Army (Navy) was held at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard here on Monday, said a statement issued by the navy’s media wing. The Deputy Commander of Southern Theatre Command PLA (Navy) Vice Admiral Dong Jun graced the occasion as the chief guest. …

QUETTA: Pakistan and Iran will help each other in dealing with the difficulties they face, and take steps for promotion of trade and economic activities between the two countries. This was agreed during the 23rd meeting of the Pak-Iran Joint Border Commission which concluded here on Friday after three days of deliberations. The meeting took various decisions for preventing illegal …

QUETTA: Pakistan and Iran will help each other in dealing with the difficulties they face, and take steps for promotion of trade and economic activities between the two countries. This was agreed during the 23rd meeting of the Pak-Iran Joint Border Commission which concluded here on Friday after three days of deliberations. The meeting took various decisions for preventing illegal …

QUETTA: The Pak-Iran joint border commission on Wednesday agreed to take effective measures to curb terrorism as it poses a serious threat to law and order and stability on both sides of the border. Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove led the Pakistani delegation, while Mohammad Hadi Marshi, Deputy Governor General of Sistan-Baluchestan province, headed the 20-member Iranian delegation at …

KARACHI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are now left with everything to play for in the Karachi Test, which begins here from Thursday, after last week’s rain-affected encounter in Rawalpindi. The Karachi Test will also be the deciding fixture of the ICC World Test Championship as the National Stadium prepares to host its first five-day match after a gap of 10 years and …

Pakistan tennis team on Tuesday qualified for the finals of the South Asian Games (SAG) after defeating Bhutan in the semi-finals. Bhutan were routed by Pakistan 3-0 as Abid and Muzammil Murtaza got the better of their opponents in both singles and doubles events. The pairing of Aisam-ul-Haq and Aqeel Khan had sat out the semi-finals. Pakistan will face arch-rivals …

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi leadership on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s efforts to promote peace and stability and his initiative to de-escalate tensions in the region. Despite the complexity of the issues and recognising the challenges involved, the two sides agreed to remain engaged and consult closely to take the process forward,  a Foreign Office statement issued afterwards noted. The …

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday met President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer on the sidelines of 74th session of the United nations General Assembly, the two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and multilateral issues. During the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including political, trade and economic relations. Prime Minister Imran Khan …