Portugal last night snatched a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, thanks to a dramatic header from Rúben Neves in first-minute stoppage time. The contest had looked destined for a stalemate, as Ireland defended resolutely and Portugal squandered chances throughout. Their frustration peaked when Cristiano…
London, 14 October 2025 An Afghan national, Fayaz Khan, has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction for threatening to kill Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. The threat was made in a TikTok video posted in October 2024, in which Khan said “pop, pop, pop” while making gun gestures and pointing…
On Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, renowned real estate developer and UAE-based entrepreneur Aneek Aqil Wakil shared a special message for the global Pakistani community. In his remarks, he honoured the sacrifices that led to Pakistan’s creation while underlining the vital role of overseas Pakistanis in shaping a prosperous economic future. According to Al Mudassar News…
Punjab CM reviews performance, approves reforms, and announces new technology and training measures. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the immediate implementation of body-worn cameras across all field operations of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulator Authority (PERA), marking a major step towards transparent and accountable governance. The directive was issued while chairing a…
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors in England will go on strike for five consecutive days, from 7 am on 14 November until 7 am on 19 November, in a dispute over pay erosion and job security. Key issues: Potential impact: With resident doctors making up nearly half of the medical…
Pakistan’s growing artificial intelligence sector has gained international recognition as local startup Virtuens AI has been successfully acquired by a U.S. technology company in a multi-million dollar agreement. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s emerging tech ecosystem, highlighting the country’s expanding footprint in advanced technologies and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Founder Rahiel Ahmed described the…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was warmly received in Vienna on Monday at the start of a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations with Austria. At the Austrian Federal Chancellery, Prime Minister Sharif was welcomed by Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, where both leaders exchanged cordial greetings and oversaw a formal guard of honour….
The Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China are conducting a joint counterterrorism exercise titled Warrior-IX, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. The two-week exercise is being held from November 28 to December 14, 2025, and focuses on sharing professional skills, tactical procedures, and operational experiences…
Pakistan’s restructured T20 squad has started arriving in Dubai ahead of the upcoming Tri-Nation series and Asia Cup. With senior stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan absent from the squad and a fresh central contract system in place, the team is now under the leadership of Salman Agha. Players are assembling from Wednesday, with training…
Cllr Qaisar Abbas, the 49th Deputy Mayor of Thurrock and Vice Chair of the British-Pakistani Mayors Association UK, recently welcomed Professor Irfan Ahmed Khan, President of the Calligraphic-Artists Guild Pakistan and Head of the Calligraphy Department at Alhamra Arts Council, during his visit to Essex. During this special meeting, Professor Khan expressed his appreciation for…
