Opinion
Editorial: A troubled UN is still the world's best forum, and Pakistan is showing why
The UN faces a crisis of effectiveness, but this week in New York showed why Pakistan still needs it. The answer is to strengthen it, not walk away.
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Life & Style
Pakistani designer Parishae Adnan closes Flying Solo show at New York Fashion Week
Designer Parishae Adnan's sustainable collection Second Skin closed Flying Solo's show at New York Fashion Week, a milestone for Pakistani fashion on a global runway.
Technology
China says it 'respects' Trump's decision to rename AI as 'super intelligence'
Beijing responded diplomatically to the White House switch to 'super intelligence', as the two powers agreed a channel for AI incidents.
Entertainment
Sarmad Khoosat's 'Lali' to open Seattle's Tasveer Film Festival as Pakistani cinema travels the world
After Berlin, Washington and London, Sarmad Khoosat's Lali will open the Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle on October 15, alongside six other Pakistani films.
Other Sports
Asian Games: Noor and Ashab take squash bronze as Pakistan's hockey run ends against Malaysia
Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan won bronze after semi-final defeats in Nagoya, while Pakistan's hockey team lost 5-4 to Malaysia despite four goals from Sufyan Khan.
Americas
China sends two giant pandas to the US after Washington summit, reviving 'panda diplomacy'
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang left Chengdu on a chartered flight for Zoo Atlanta, where they will spend 10 years, a gesture of goodwill after a summit short on breakthroughs.
Trade
Pakistan's trade deficit with Gulf countries widens as energy imports climb
The trade gap with Gulf partners grew 2.6pc to $3.45bn in July–August as imports from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia surged while several export markets shrank.
Football
Pakistan beaten 4-0 by Thailand in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener as Teerasak scores twice
Pakistan held firm for half an hour in Bandung before Thailand pulled away, with Teerasak Poeiphimai scoring twice. Pakistan face the Philippines next on September 29.
Economy
Inflation expected to ease slightly in September, but oil prices keep risks high
Analysts expect consumer inflation of 10.25–10.75pc in September, down from 11.1pc in August, but warn the Gulf conflict and fuel prices could push it higher.
Diaspora
Recruitment agent jailed for 41 years for sending 92 nurses to Saudi Arabia on fake certificates
A Rawalpindi court jailed the agent and ordered Rs100,000 compensation for each of 92 nurses deported from Saudi Arabia over fake certificates.
Asia
Pakistan accuses India of 'exporting terrorism' in sharp UN General Assembly reply
In its right of reply at the UN General Assembly, Pakistan accused India of sponsoring terrorism and 'weaponising water', and restated its Kashmir stance.
Middle East
Makkah pact moves from promises to planning after Riyadh meeting of military chiefs
Pakistan, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs pledged to 'immediately' put the Makkah defence pact into practice. What that means, and what it does not.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Suicide bombing at DI Khan police checkpost kills 12; two rescue workers shot dead
An explosives-laden tractor trolley hit the Aman Mela checkpost in Darazinda, killing 12 civilians and a customs official, before gunmen attacked an ambulance.