RAWALPINDI: The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has achieved a major breakthrough against an illegal human kidney transplant network by arresting two key suspects, with investigations revealing significant new details. Officials said FIA teams arrested the main agent, Shabbir Hussain, from Jalalpur Bhattian in Hafizabad district, while his close associate and alleged sub-agent, Ghulam Abbas, was…
A microchip with other components. Photo: pexels A new study conducted by the UN think tank, the United Nations University (UNU), has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could place unprecedented pressure on global energy, water, and land resources, with impacts expected to be particularly significant for developing regions in Asia. 🎙️ Featured…
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. Photos: Files Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Monday that the government was “actively working” to secure the release of 10 seamen held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship for over a month. The oil tanker Honour 25, sailing under the Somali flag…
New duties on 60 nations over forced labour claims raise legal, economic and geopolitical concerns US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump’s administration has once again turned to tariffs as a central pillar of its…
PMD spokesperson confirmed Naran has an automatic weather station, shows max temperature was 27.2°C on May 19 Meteorologists said the temperature of Naran did not hit 30°C in May. PHOTO: FILE Recently, several local digital media pages on X, Facebook and Instagram have been claiming that temperatures in Naran reached 30°C in the last week…
President directs that full efforts be made to align the growth rate, public welfare schemes in upcoming budget Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the recent Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) elections and the restive situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in a meeting on Monday. According to a statement issued by the President’s…
A vibrant art showcase at Jalal Baba Auditorium highlights Hazara’s rich talent, fosters young artists’ growth and strengthens Abbottabad’s cultural identity through inclusive exhibitions and creative collaboration. PHOTOS: EXPRESS ABBOTTABAD: A vibrant art exhibition organised by the Abbottabad Academy of Performing Arts (AAPA) renewed optimism among artists, students, and art enthusiasts across Hazara Division, underscoring…
Says working earnestly, painstakingly together with partners to find a peaceful solution to conflict Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urged all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a greater chance after Iran and Israel exchanged a fresh round of missiles. The statement came after Iran and…
Says no one has right to insult, requests all those responsible to apologise to these families for hurting dignity Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid. Photo: Rubina Khalid Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid on Monday stressed that any humiliation or disrespect towards the poor and hardworking citizens was unacceptable and…
DPO Tariq Habib Khan says investigation launched, while efforts to arrest the attackers have been intensified DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two suspects in custody were killed and a police constable was injured on Monday after unidentified terrorists allegedly linked to Fitna al-Khawarij opened fire on a police vehicle in the Surozai area of Hangu district, according…