PTI founding member’s murder: Lahore police claim son ordered hit – Pakistan
The Lahore police on Monday claimed that the son of PTI founding member Dr Shahid Siddique has confessed to his alleged involvement in his father’s murder. Dr Siddique, the owner of Iqra Medical Complex in Johar Town, was standing outside Khizra Mosque in Valencia Town after offering Friday prayers last week when an unknown man […]
Hamas to prioritise strong Iran connections in leadership choice
CAIRO/ RAMALLAH: In choosing its next leader, Hamas will be looking for a candidate who can safeguard deep ties with Tehran at a time when Iranian support will be more important than ever to help the Palestinian group recover after the Gaza war, analysts say. The group has several potential replacements for Ismail Haniyeh, who […]
China successfully tests 1,000 km per hour UHS Maglev train
Listen to article A novel ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev transportation system recently completed a demonstration test in north China’s Shanxi Province, marking another progress for the maglev train that can travel at speeds of up to 1,000 km per hour. The UHS low-vacuum tube magnetic levitation transportation system, jointly developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Limited […]
Kamala Harris narrows VP pick to two ahead of key announcement
WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has narrowed her search for a vice presidential running mate to two finalists, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday. Harris, the US vice president, is expected to announce her selection by Tuesday, ahead of her first […]
Protesters ransack chief justice’s residence in Dhaka, loot valuables, cars
DHAKA: In the wake of Prime Minister Hasina Wajid’s resignation amid nationwide protests, a group of demonstrators attacked the official residence of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan in Dhaka. The protesters, who had been demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Wajid, vandalised the property, smashed furniture and looted valuables, including cars. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan had […]
Bangladesh president orders Khaleda Zia’s release following Hasina Wajid’s ouster
Listen to article DHAKA: Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her arch-rival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the military took power. The president’s press team said in a statement that a meeting led by Shahabuddin had “decided unanimously to free Bangladesh […]
China begins satellite constellation to compete with Starlink: report
A Chinese state-owned enterprise on Monday launched the first batch of satellites for a megaconstellation designed to rival US company Space X’s Starlink’s near-global internet network, a state-backed newspaper reported. The launch marks an important step in Beijing’s strategic goal of creating its own version of Starlink, a growing commercial broadband constellation that has about […]
Not enough being done against digital terrorism under law: DG ISPR – Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Monday said that not enough was being done against “digital terrorism” under the law, allowing fake news and propaganda to spread in the country. Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, the military’s spokesperson said that the first line of defense against “digital […]
Ishaq Dar to attend extraordinary OIC meeting over Gaza crisis
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) emergency meeting in Jeddah on August 7. The meeting has been convened to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and the continuous aggression of Israeli […]
Safar moon not sighted across Pakistan
The moon for the Islamic month of Safar 1446 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, according to Express News. Meetings of the moon-sighting committees were held across the country, with representatives from the Meteorological Department and SUPARCO in attendance. No reports of moon sightings were received by the zonal moon-sighting committees from any part […]