US condemns Israeli storming of al-Aqsa Mosque as ‘unacceptable’
Listen to article WASHINGTON: The storming of the al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem by hundreds of radical Israelis is “unacceptable,” the US Statement Department said Tuesday. “Let me just say clearly that the United States stands firmly for preservation of the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites of Jerusalem. “Any unilateral action […]
Devastating monsoon rains claim 178 lives in Pakistan, more across South Asia – Pakistan
Torrential storms lashing Pakistan have killed 178 people during this year’s monsoon season, official data showed on Tuesday, while more than 400 lives have been lost in fellow South Asian countries of India and Nepal. Monsoon rains across the region from June to September offer respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing […]
MQM-P ups the ante to prevent removal of Sindh Governor Tessori – Pakistan
KARACHI: Amid reports that the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is considering removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori from the office to appease the Pakistan Peoples Party, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan on Monday reacted strongly and warned that such a decision would force the party to quit the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government. The reaction came from […]
Doctors’ strike hits more Indian hospitals after medic’s rape and murder
Listen to article Hospital services were disrupted in several Indian cities on Tuesday after a doctors’ protest spread nationwide following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in the city of Kolkata, authorities and media said. Thousands of doctors marched on Monday in Kolkata and the surrounding West Bengal state to denounce the killing at a […]
Devastating monsoon rains claim 178 lives in Pakistan since June – Pakistan
Torrential storms lashing Pakistan have killed 178 people since June, official data showed Tuesday, with flooding and landslides causing widespread devastation during the treacherous monsoon season. Ninety-two children are among the 178 deaths across Pakistan since the rains arrived in July, with the collapse of homes the biggest killer, according to the National Disaster Management […]
Arshad Nadeem honoured with standing ovation at PM House
Nation’s pride, Olympian gold-medalist Arshad Nadeem arrived at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday where he was received with a standing ovation by PM Shehbaz Sharif and other government officials. Nadeem was accompanied by his family and coach Salman Butt on the occasion. He spoke to the audience, thanking the nation for their support and […]
Pakistan ‘gravely concerned’ at recurring theft, illicit sale of radioactive materials in India: FO – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that Pakistan was “gravely concerned” at “recurring incidents of theft and illicit sale” of nuclear and other radioactive materials in India, criticising the country for its ongoing safety and security lapses. The statement comes days after police arrested three individuals in India’s Bihar state for illegally possessing 50 […]
Hamas rockets target Tel Aviv amid ongoing Israeli raids in Gaza
A rocket launched by Hamas from the Gaza Strip landed in the sea off the coast of Tel Aviv on Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict as it was the first such strike on the Tel Aviv area since late May. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the incident, which comes […]
PM Shehbaz says govt committed to cut electricity costs, tackle power theft
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the government is fully committed to providing low-cost electricity to domestic consumers and other sectors, while also implementing reforms to achieve economic stability. “Our primary focus is on reducing power prices to provide relief to domestic consumers, agriculture, industry, exports, and business sectors. This is essential […]
Huawei prepares new AI chip to rival Nvidia in China: WSJ
China’s Huawei Technologies is close to introducing a new chip for artificial intelligence use to challenge Nvidia in China amid US sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Huawei’s latest processor, Ascend 910C, is being tested by Chinese internet and telecom companies in recent weeks, the report said, adding that Huawei has […]