Motorcycle theft wave grips cities across Punjab
Despite the CCD claiming a drop in crime rate, countless citizens continue to have their…
Motorcycle theft wave grips cities across Punjab
Despite the CCD claiming a drop in crime rate, countless citizens continue to have their bikes stolen Over the past 10 years, motorcycle theft incidents have risen by an estimated 30 to 40 per cent. PHOTO: EXPRESS PAKISTAN: While the Punjab government maintains that crime has declined by 65 per cent following the establishment of…
Former JAAC member urges leadership to withdraw Rawalakot long march, sit-in
Raja Amjad Khan says Rawalakot protest caused hardship and claimed several lives during prolonged unrest Former JAAC core member Raja Amjad Ali Khan urged the group’s leaders to immediately call off the month-long Rawalakot long march and sit-in. PHOTO: EXPRESS MUZZAFARABAD: Former core member of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Raja Amjad Ali…
Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says
Ukraine produces millions of drones yearly, carrying out thousands of drone strikes against Russia each day A Ukrainian serviceman launches a mid-range reconnaissance drone type Vector for flying over positions of Russian troops, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the town of Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine March 12, 2024. REUTERS Germany is funding 50,000…
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five people, including a girl, say medics
Israeli fire killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar in central Gaza, medics said; military gave no immediate comment A Palestinian girl wounded in an Israeli strike on a tent, according to medics, receives medical treatment at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 8, 2026. REUTERS Israeli attacks killed at least five…
Pakistan expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalating ME tensions, urges parties to exercise restraint
Stresses all sides to take immediate steps towards de-escalation, uphold respective commitments under Islamabad MoU Pakistan on Sunday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in regional tensions, urging all sides to exercise restraint, take immediate steps towards de-escalation and honour their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The interim ceasefire agreement signed…
Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday to remember 1931 massacre as security clampdowns persist in IIOJK
The day recalls when, under Maharaja Hari Singh, the Muslim-majority population faced severe religious discrimination Kashmir Martyrs’ Day will be observed on Monday (July 13) to honour the 22 Kashmiri Muslims massacred by Dogra monarchy forces in 1931, a historic event that remains an indelible symbol of resistance after worshippers laid down their lives in…
India’s Tata Consultancy Services plans up to 8,900 AI deployment engineers, seeks AI acquisitions
AI fears shake India’s $315B IT sector as clients demand faster projects, fewer engineers and lower costs A man walks past a logo of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) before a press conference announcing the company’s quarterly results in Mumbai, India, January 11, 2024. REUTERS Tata Consultancy Services is building a team of up to 8,900…
PTI slams fuel price hike, wheat crisis
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday blasted the government over the latest increase in petroleum prices, denouncing it as “economic terrorism”. The party also announced a boycott of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, demanded a judicial probe into the alleged wheat shortage while calling for the immediate release and medical treatment of jailed…
Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
Eiffel Tower closes early, Tour de France shortens stage for first time in its history The operator of the Eiffel Tower said the monument would close early ‘due to the high temperatures forecast’/AFP The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early over the weekend and cycling’s Tour de France shortened a stage for the…
PM Shehbaz, Dar offer condolences over death of former Qatari Emir
Says Sheikh Hamad played pivotal role in strengthening the bonds of friendship with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, paying tribute to his leadership and extending condolences to…
