Questions why he remained in the cabinet, accuses some govt members of creating political problems for PM Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking on the floor of the National Assembly. SCREENGRAB PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over remarks about Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), questioning why…
Collective proceedings could involve tens of millions of Apple users over iCloud services LONDON: Britain’s competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on Tuesday, clearing the way for tens of millions of consumers to join a collective action. The Competition Appeal…
Voted 50-48 in favour of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month View of the US Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, United States. PHOTO: Reuters UNITED STATES: The United States (US) Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran, the latest…
RAWALPINDI: Life across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad came to a near standstill on Tuesday as unprecedented security arrangements were enforced for the arrival of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and the central Muharram Mehdi procession in Rawalpindi. Authorities implemented extensive security measures, including the placement of hundreds of shipping containers…
CCP says Kemyion not operational in Pakistan, transaction won’t affect market concentration ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding of BASF Pakistan (Private) Limited by UAE-based Kemyion Chemical Solutions Trading FZCO following a Phase-I review under the Competition Act, 2010, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. Kemyion…
Gulf states could finance fund if Tehran, US reach final settlement, Qatari premier Sheikh Mohammed says Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speaks at the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum during a session moderated by US journalist Tucker Carlson. Photo: X Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign…
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in several areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, during a meeting on Wednesday that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East….
Govt okays Rs5b share, AD Ports refuses to absorb 2,545 workers forcing KPT to bear Rs19b liability ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to lay off around 2,545 dock workers of the Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) after AD Ports refused to take their services. These workers, employed for over 50 years, will cost approximately Rs24…
Security forces recover six Kalashnikovs, three hand grenades as search operation underway for absconding accomplices Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police have established its first-ever Sniper Squad. PESHAWAR: Six most-wanted terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij were killed on Wednesday in a joint operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and district police in Lower Dir….
SC says unauthorised retention of such items by husband, family illegal and recoverable ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that any property given to a woman at the time of marriage by her parents, relatives, husband or in-laws for her personal use and benefit vests absolutely in her and neither the husband nor his family…