Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday sought to temper growing speculation about the possible activation of the newly-formed Makkah Defence Alliance, saying there was currently no discussion about military action despite the intensifying conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The cautious position came as the Foreign Office sought to draw a…
. LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has procured 100 specialised biometric machines from abroad to speed up the identification of unclaimed bodies and missing persons through its ‘Meri Pehchan Centre’, officials said. The newly acquired machines are designed to facilitate biometric identification of unidentified bodies for which conventional biometric devices cannot be used,…
. Speakers note Pakistan ranks near top of the table on illiteracy. KHANEWAL: District Khanewal has secured the first position across Punjab in ranking released by the Punjab Literacy Department. According to a statement, focus had been ensured on promoting literacy, reducing dropout rates, ensuring 100 per cent enrollment of children in schools and providing…
. KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested six suspects during a raid on a call centre near NIPA Chowrangi for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals. The NCCIA conducted the raid in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6, near NIPA Chowrangi, and arrested six people, including the alleged owners and operators of the call centre. According…
. KYIV: Russian forces launched a broad assault on the industrial city of Pavlohrad in southeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing seven people and injuring 76, including several children, as Moscow intensified attacks on logistics and economic targets. Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said Russian forces used drones, artillery and aerial bombs to strike five districts of…
Court also took up contempt petition concerning denial of meeting between PTI founder and his lawyer ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday sought arguments on the merits of a petition seeking a ban on the X (formerly Twitter) account of PTI founder Imran Khan at the next hearing. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, who…
. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid heartfelt tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, on his 78th death anniversary, lauding his visionary leadership, astute political acumen, and selfless guidance of the nation. In his message on the occasion, the prime minister said Quaid-e-Azam was an eminent leader who changed…
TORONTO: TORONTO The Toronto International Film Festival is turning its focus towards independent cinema in an effort to attract younger audiences increasingly seeking films and experiences beyond mainstream Hollywood offerings. The festival opened its 51st edition on Thursday with nearly 300 films, as studio-backed big-budget productions have taken a back seat at major international festivals,…
Says Islamabad will remain a ‘federal territory’, efforts will be made to improve its governance model Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. SCREENGRAB Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Thursday that the debate on forming new provinces would be held in the next session of the National Assembly and the…
. HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is positioning the country as a regional hub for trade, investment and connectivity, according to a statement issued on Thursday. Addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in…