Military chiefs, ministers, foreign dignitaries and martyrs’ families attend Yadgar-e-Fatah inauguration President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad, built to honour the country’s martyrs and commemorate the victory in Marka-e-Haq, on the eve of Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day. President Zardari attended the ceremony as the…
Israel unilaterally began allowing occupiers to storm the mosque compound in 2003 Israeli soldiers outside the Al Aqsa Mosque. — CRISIS GROUP Around 600 Israeli occupiers on Thursday stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under Israeli police protection, a local official told Anadolu. “At least 584 occupiers stormed the mosque compound during…
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces Aug 15 as the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal after moon is not sighted Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. Photo: APP The moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal was not sighted across the country, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug 26, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad…
Former Sindh MPA Ghulam Rasool Unar on Thursday approached a court, alleging that a woman used AI-generated images to conceal her identity before their marriage and later blackmailed and threatened him. The Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) issued notices to the SP of the Complaints Cell and the SHO of Defence on the former…
Thomas E Schultze says Pakistan’s future will be shaped not only by its institutions but also by its women A picture of German Consul General Thomas E Schultze. — PHOTO HANDOUT KARACHI: German Consul General Thomas E Schultze on Thursday congratulated the people of Pakistan on the country’s 79th Independence Day, highlighting the “enduring friendship”…
ISLAMABAD: Prospective buyers of Pakistan’s three power distribution companies have set out demands for a return on their investments in foreign currency, sought sovereign guarantees that their deals would not be reopened in future, and they will not be required to buy expensive electricity. Some of the demands, which the local and foreign investors have…
MONTREAL: Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday. Shelton, who won the title in Toronto last year in the ATP Masters 1000 event that alternates between cities, will try to double…
Tests will screen for substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations Air India has been under heightened scrutiny since a June 12 crash involving a Boeing Dreamliner that killed 260 people. PHOTO: PIXABAY Air India will begin mandatory substance testing for all pilots on Thursday, expanding checks beyond regulatory requirements days after a pilot involved…
Afridi says workers should remain focused on the party’s planned march on September 27 Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was denied permission to enter Adiala Jail on Thursday to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, as police blocked the route leading to the prison and diverted traffic. Afridi, accompanied by several PTI leaders…
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz to discuss bilateral economic relations, trade and investment, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. The minister welcomed the Belarusian delegation and highlighted the importance of expanding commercial ties and investment flows….