An Afghan cyclist who once had to disguise herself as a boy just to learn how to ride a bike has now won a silver medal at the Asian Games. Her name is Fariba Hashimi, and her story is about much more than a bicycle race — it’s about not giving up, even when an entire system tries to stop you. Here is her story, told simply. A Silver Medal Near Nagoya, Japan Fariba Hashimi, who now lives in Italy, finished second in the women’s road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday. She is 23 years…
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Tuesday was a mixed day for Pakistan at the Asian Games. The Pakistan hockey kabaddi Asian Games teams both kept winning, while the fencing and soft tennis teams had a much harder time. Here is a simple breakdown of everything that happened. Hockey: Pakistan Beats Uzbekistan 5-1 Pakistan’s hockey team won its second match in a row, beating Uzbekistan 5-1 at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The first quarter ended with no goals. Then Mohammad Ammad scored for Pakistan in the 18th minute. But Uzbekistan surprised everyone by scoring an equalizer right at half-time, through a penalty corner from Shokhrukhbek…
Iran has given a new signal that it may be ready to talk with the United States again. This happened during a meeting in Tehran between Iran’s leaders and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, who has been working to help restart the stalled peace process. Here is what happened in the Iran US talks update, explained simply. What Happened in Tehran On Monday, September 21, Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran, Iran’s capital city. He first met his Iranian counterpart, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Later, he also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. A source told Dawn that real progress was made…
Pakistan’s women cricket team has won a bronze medal at the Asian Games. They beat Bangladesh by 31 runs in the bronze medal match, played in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday. This Pakistan women Asian Games bronze win means Pakistan is going home with a medal from the 2026 Games. Here is what happened, explained in simple words. How Pakistan Won the Match Pakistan batted first and scored 145 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Bangladesh then tried to chase that total but could only score 114 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. That means Pakistan won by…
The European Union just gave Pakistan a big gift of money — €65 million, which is about Rs. 20.64 billion. This EU Pakistan €65 million deal was signed on Monday, September 22, 2026, in Islamabad. The money will be used for three different projects. Here is what happened, explained in simple words. <!– –> Who Signed the Agreement? Two people signed the papers. One was Raimundas Karoblis, the EU’s Ambassador to Pakistan. The other was Muhammad Humair Karim, the Secretary of Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division. They signed three separate grant agreements at the same event. What Is a “Grant”? A…
Several schools in Islamabad will stay closed indefinitely, starting the day after the announcement, because police personnel are being housed inside the buildings. The closures are part of the massive security operation set up ahead of planned political marches in the capital. Which Schools Are Closed School Location IMCB G-13/2, Street No. 53 IMS (Grades I-V) No. 1, G-8/1 IMS (Grades I-V) No. 4, G-9/2 IMS (Grades I-V) No. 3, G-9/3 IMS (Grades I-V) No. 1, I-9/4 These are the only schools officially confirmed closed under this specific notice. All other schools and colleges in Islamabad are expected to continue…
Oil prices dropped to their lowest point in more than a week on Monday. The reason: traders are hoping this week’s United Nations meeting in New York could lead to real progress toward ending the US-Iran war. The Numbers Benchmark Price Change Brent crude ~$101.67-102.09/barrel ▼ around 2% US WTI crude ~$98.05-98.50/barrel ▼ around 2% Both benchmarks touched their lowest level since September 10, marking a fourth straight session of declines for Brent crude, and following a further drop on Friday too. Why Traders Are Hopeful The main driver is simple: this week’s UN General Assembly meeting in New York…
The United States has sent more than 25,000 migrants to countries they have no connection to at all — not their home country, not anywhere they’ve ever lived — under secret deals with 35 different nations, according to a new investigation published Monday. What the Investigation Found The investigation, carried out by Forbidden Stories along with a group of international journalists, found that at least 25,447 people had already been sent to these “third countries” by August 31, 2026. This has been happening since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, as Washington began signing deals with developing countries…
Pakistan is getting more money from workers abroad than ever before. But it’s earning less from what it actually makes and sells to the world. That gap is now one of the biggest questions facing the country’s economy. The Numbers So Far This Year Metric Jul-Aug FY2027 Change Remittances $7.29 billion ▲ 14.7% Exports $5.46 billion Slower growth Trade deficit $7.12 billion ▲ 18% (from $6.01B) In August 2026 alone, remittances hit $3.66 billion — up 16.5% from last year, and slightly higher than July too. But exports simply aren’t keeping pace, and the gap between what Pakistan imports and…
More than 22,000 security personnel will be deployed in Islamabad, and another 30,000 in Attock district, as authorities prepare for a busy week of planned marches by PTI, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Kissan Ittehad. How Many People, and Where Location Personnel Deployed Islamabad 22,000+, led by 8 DIGs Attock district 30,000 Rawalpindi (requested support) 9,000 Attock is being treated as especially important, since it’s the main district connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Punjab. Extra police are being brought in from Sheikhupura, DG Khan, Multan, and Faisalabad, along with the Punjab Constabulary and Riot Management Police, to help secure the area. Roads Are Being…