Senator Rehman criticised ‘the government’s indifference’ to the worsening law and order situation in K-P ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange between the treasury and opposition benches over the escalating security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as JUI-F Senator Attaur Rehman questioned whether the province had effectively been “handed over to terrorists”. Taking the…
. LONDON: Hundreds of members of the British Kashmiri diaspora and political activists gathered outside the Indian High Commission to mark the seventh anniversary of India’s decision to revoke the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with speakers describing the move as a violation of the Kashmiri people’s right to…
A viral video traced to a 2023 Putin speech was misused, prompting fact-check amid high interest Fact checking shows that viral clip of Putin was old and irrelevant. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple people across social media platforms have been sharing a video of Russian President Vladimir Putin since Sunday, claiming that he can be seen…
VILLARREAL: Villarreal moved closer to securing third place in La Liga with a 1-1 draw at Real Oviedo on Thursday, while another defeat left Sevilla teetering on the brink of the relegation zone. Nicolas Pepe’s first-half penalty looked to have been enough to send Villarreal seven points clear of Atletico Madrid, but Ilyas Chaira’s strike…
Plan to establish 19 new illegal settlements in West Bank underway as Netanyahu approves reconstruction in Rafah A view of Israeli settlements in West Bank. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli occupiers began moving Sunday into the newly established illegal settlement of Emek Dotan, built on Palestinian land in the town of Arraba, west of Jenin in the northern…
Crowds in Auckland give British Open champion Ryan Fox a hero’s welcome home. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ryan Fox received a hero’s welcome in Auckland on Tuesday as thousands flocked to see the new British Open champion and the famous Claret Jug after “a whirlwind few days” since the New Zealander won his maiden major. Fox…
By Ramiz Ahmed Celebrity Style Watch PUBLISHED February 29, 2024 In the ever-evolving world of fashion, celebrities serve as trendsetters, showcasing the most coveted accessories that instantly become must-haves for enthusiasts around the globe. Among these coveted accessories, wristwatches hold a special place, not just as functional timepieces but as style statements that reflect the…
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department constituted a high-level fact-finding committee on Friday to probe allegations of harassment, mismanagement and violation of rules levelled by a charge nurse at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC). According to a notification issued by the department, the move follows complaints by Charge Nurse Shakeela Naz against the hospital administration regarding alleged harassment in…
Delegation briefs Kamal on Capitol Hill meetings, US interest in steel, pharma, tech sectors ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Usman Shaukat and Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Kazi called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to brief him on their recent visit to the United States, according to a…
Joint border markets, Gwadar port cooperation on agenda as neighbours revive economic ties Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026— REUTERS ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion and expedite the…