China says more Indian troops at Himalayan border won’t ease tensions – World
China believes that India’s move to add more troops at their disputed border is “not conducive to easing tensions”, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. India has freed up a contingent of 10,000 soldiers, previously deployed at its western border, to strengthen its disputed border with China, according to several media reports. The two […]
IMF backs new programme for Pakistan, urges resolution of electoral dispute – Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will support formulating a new economic programme for Pakistan if the new government seeks one, a spokesperson for the lender said on Friday, encouraging fair resolution of all electoral disputes. The cash-strapped nation grappled with an uncertain Feb 8 election that delayed formation of a coalition government until new Prime […]
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa claims he was ousted over China investments – World
COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster on Thursday by releasing a book claiming “geopolitical rivalry” between China and other countries was responsible for his downfall. Rajapaksa was forced into temporary exile after protesters stormed his official residence in 2022, following months of street protests over the island […]
Political analysts say PTI being ‘pushed to the brink’
Political analysts said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) finds itself cornered by the ruling coalition, compelling the beleaguered party to consider protest as its only recourse. Speaking on Express News’ political talk show, “Experts,” Naveed Hussain, Chief Editor of The Express Tribune, scrutinised the treatment of PTI both during and after the elections. Hussain condemned the […]
Police personnel from provinces barred from carrying arms in Islamabad during VIP escorts – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The capital police have barred provincial police personnel deployed in Islamabad on various duties from carrying weapons without its permission, Dawn has learnt. The police of provinces posted at the Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh and KP houses will only be allowed to carry weapons after getting permission and in this regard they had been asked […]
IMF ready for second review of current Pakistan program – Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that it “stands ready” to hold a mission for the second review of the Stand-By Arrangement with Pakistan after a new cabinet is formed. “The focus, therefore, is currently on completion of the current Stand-By programme, which ends in April 2024. We look forward to working with the […]
SIC assails denial of reserved seats as PHC extends stay – Pakistan
PESHAWAR / LAHORE: A larger bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday once again deferred the oath-taking of nine women lawmakers , who had been awarded the reserved seats claimed by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The high court’s decision, extending the restraining order until March 13, was issued on a petition filed […]
No let-up in men falling into honey traps of Katcha gangs – Pakistan
LAHORE: Men from Punjab districts continue to fall into honey traps of the gangs of Katcha areas of Kashmore and Ghotki in Sindh despite repeated warnings given by police and law-enforcement departments. In yet another honey-trap case, an employee of Rescue 1122 of Bahawalpur has fallen into the trap of the gangs. Saleem Abid Hashmi, […]
No let-up in men falling into honey traps of Katcha gangs in Sindh – Pakistan
LAHORE: Men from Punjab districts continue to fall into honey traps of the gangs of Katcha areas of Kashmore and Ghotki in Sindh despite repeated warnings given by police and law-enforcement departments. In yet another honey-trap case, an employee of Rescue 1122 of Bahawalpur has fallen into the trap of the gangs. Saleem Abid Hashmi, […]
La Nina return could reduce extreme heat risks for 2024, say scientists – World
PARIS: The rapid return of the La Nina weather phenomenon “may actually decrease” the risk that 2024 smashes last year’s record heat, Europe’s climate monitor said, amid enduring historic global temperatures. Although the past nine consecutive months have clocked temperatures previously unseen by humanity, it fell in line with climatologists’ predictions of human-caused climate change […]