DSP dismissed over misconduct
. A Lahore Police spokesperson emphasised that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict…
DSP dismissed over misconduct
. A Lahore Police spokesperson emphasised that personnel in uniform are required to maintain strict discipline. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has been dismissed from service after being found guilty of misuse of authority and inappropriate conduct with a female complainant during an investigation, officials said. According to an official inquiry…
K-P opposition unites for Senate by-poll
PESHAWAR: In a significant show of unity, opposition parties in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have decided to field a consensus candidate for the lone vacant Senate seat from the province. The decision was reached during a consultative meeting convened by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa at the Mufti Mahmood Markaz in Peshawar. The meeting, presided over by JUI…
Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence
Koko Tech to tap in to consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to Koko Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned by Alibaba.com Holdings,…
Civic issues worsen in cantonment areas
RAWALPINDI: Residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment areas are facing increasing difficulties in accessing basic civic facilities due to the absence of elected representatives and a caretaker setup. Issues related to water supply, sanitation and damaged roads have intensified. According to a report compiled by The Express Tribune, visits to posh and densely populated areas – including…
Naqvi urges business community to bring back 20-30% of offshore funds
Interior minister says if traders act decisively, up to $10b could return to Pakistan before upcoming budget KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate a portion of overseas-held wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years. Addressing business…
Intense heatwave to hit Punjab
LAHORE: There are growing concerns about an unusual rise in temperatures and potential heatwaves during the summer season in Punjab this year. According to reports from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and international organizations, most parts of the province may experience intense heat from late April to June. According to the PMD’s seasonal outlook, temperatures…
Blockades frustrate capital residents
Police officers stand at a check post on a road leading to the Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS MURREE/ ISLAMABAD: Citizens of the federal capital are increasingly voicing anger over heavy police check posts and road blockades set up on almost every…
New trial over soccer legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
San Isidro court hears at least 100 witnesses in trial of Maradona’s medical team for negligence April 12, 2026 Napoli fans in the stands hold up a sign of Diego Maradona in the stands before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday,…
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism
Pope Leo XIV reacts as he speaks with the youth who helped him plant a tree during his visit to the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two…
President tasks PM, FM Dar with proactive US-Iran engagement for peace process success
Says Pakistan has reaffirmed its position as responsible, pivotal state in international community A meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. — PPP President Asif Ali Zardari tasked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday to remain proactively engaged with the United States and Iran to…
