Woman in Chicago receives nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5 million in chicken wings
A former food service director in Chicago has been sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings. Vera Liddell, 68, served as the food service director for Harvey School District 152. During the pandemic and its aftermath, Liddell pilfered the wings intended for students receiving remote learning […]
PPP dismisses rumours of Sindh governor’s replacement as ‘media speculation’
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has dismissed reports of an imminent change in Sindh’s governorship, stating that these rumours are confined to media speculation. In response to a query, Sindh’s Provincial Minister, Nasir Hussain Shah, confirmed that there are no current plans to replace Governor Kamran Khan Tessori. “We’ve only heard of the change in […]
Tax changes in Budget 2024-25 lead to pay cuts for public, private employees
ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s tax adjustments in the Budget 2024-25 have resulted in a decrease in net salaries for numerous employees across both public and private sectors, despite nominal pay raises. According to government officials, the changes in tax rates for salaried individuals have led to a situation where, even with salary increases, higher tax […]
Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed taken into military custody, court martial initiated: ISPR – Pakistan
Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody and the process for his court martial has been initiated in connection with the Top City housing scheme scandal, the army’s media wing said on Monday. “Complying with the orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan, a detailed court of inquiry, was undertaken by Pakistan […]
Israel escalates airstrikes in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
CAIRO: Israeli forces pressed on with operations near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday amid an international push for a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and prevent a slide into a wider regional conflict with Iran and its proxies. Palestinian medics said Israeli military strikes on Khan Younis on Monday killed […]
Jubilant Arshad Nadeem sets his eyes on next Olympic medal – Sport
Having returned from the Paris Olympics with Pakistan’s first gold medal in 40 years, javelin ace Arshad Nadeem is already setting his sights on future success at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Arshad made history in Paris, not only winning Pakistan’s first Olympic gold in athletics but also setting an Olympic record with […]
Fresh monsoon spell to hit country on Independence Day
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a fresh spell of monsoon rains across the country, set to begin on Independence Day (Wednesday) and continue through August 18. According to the weather office, monsoon winds will likely affect the upper and central regions of Pakistan, bringing rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Coastal areas of […]
Unpacking General Faiz Hameed’s history and ties to Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: General (retd) Faiz Hameed was considered one of the most powerful ISI chiefs in Pakistan’s history. Before becoming the head of the spy agency, he was DG-C in the ISI, one of the most influential positions within the intelligence service. Hameed served as DG ISI from 2019 to 2021 and came into the global […]
Censor and conquer: PTA’s crackdown on VPN puts Pakistan’s internet security in jeopardy – Prism
With every legislation, statement and draft, it is clear that the government lacks a fundamental understanding of technology. Once again, Pakistan is on its way to tightening the digital noose. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is clamping down on VPN usage, aiming to prevent access to the already banned platform X. “After the policy is […]
Irrefutable evidence against Faiz Hameed in Faizabad sit-in, says Sanaullah
Adviser to the prime minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Rana Sanaullah, has suggested that irregularities and evidence related to the Top City housing scheme may have led to the court martial proceedings against Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed. Reacting to the news of Faiz Hameed being taken into custody and facing a […]