Pak, Bulgaria hold political consultations
. ISLAMABAD: The sixth round of Pakistan-Bulgaria bilateral political consultations was held in Islamabad on…
Pak, Bulgaria hold political consultations
. ISLAMABAD: The sixth round of Pakistan-Bulgaria bilateral political consultations was held in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Ayesha Ali, Additional Secretary Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Bulgarian delegation was headed by Ambassador Petko Doykov, Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of…
JI calls countrywide protests on July 10
Says demonstrations would continue until the government provided meaningful relief to the public LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced nationwide protests on July 10 against the petroleum levy, rising fuel prices, inflation, and what he termed the government’s ineffective economic policies. Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Rehman said the…
ECP again warns K-P, ICT over LG polls delay
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday again warned the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government and the federal authorities against delaying local government (LG) elections, directing them to submit all pending delimitation notifications before July 28. The tenure of the LGs in the K-P ended on March 15 this year. Under the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Local Government…
Imran solitary confinement claims can’t be ignored: IHC
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed Adiala Jail authorities to submit a detailed report on allegations that PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are being held in solitary confinement, observing that such serious claims of unlawful treatment in prison cannot be ignored or dismissed without first hearing the respondents and…
US launches new strikes against Iranian targets
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hold a bilateral meeting, ahead of their participation in a NATO summit, in Ankara. Photo: REUTERS WASHINGTON/ANKARA: The US military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early on Wednesday hours after revoking a temporary sanctions waiver for oil export, following three tankers were struck…
Cargo plane disappears at sea near Karachi
Five crew members were on board; PAF aircraft, PN ATR take part in search operation ISLAMABAD: A cargo aircraft en route to Karachi from Sharjah reportedly disappeared over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after developing a technical fault, prompting a major search and rescue operation involving the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and other agencies….
Cabinet approves 4-year Hajj policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Hajj policy and plan (20272-2030), directing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure “better” facilities for pilgrims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet, where the participants were given a detailed briefing on the latest long-term Hajj policy. The…
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo
ARLINGTON: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front…
15 Khawarij neutralised as forces avenge 9 cops
Terrorists ambush police in Kach Mangi area of Ziarat Two SHOs, ATF in-charge among martyrs Police, FC and CTD QUETTA: Security forces killed 15 terrorists belonging to the banned Fitna-al-Khawarij in a major intelligence-based operation in the rugged mountains of Ziarat, hours after nine policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack, police said on Tuesday….
Argentina fightback to beat Egypt
ATLANTA: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty…
