New monsoon spell in Punjab from today – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday forecasted a new spell of monsoon across the province, starting from the evening of Aug 14 (today) to go on till Aug 18. From Aug 15 to 18, most of the districts of south Punjab are likely to experience wind and thundershowers while rain is also […]
LHC judge recuses himself from plea against amended Election Act – Pakistan
LAHORE: Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused himself from a petition challenging the Election (Second Amendment) Act 2024. “For personal reasons, I don’t want to hear this case. Office [of the registrar] to place the matter before any other learned bench of this court after obtaining appropriate direction from […]
Punjab cabinet approves solar energy systems for life-line consumers – Pakistan
LAHORE: The 13th Punjab cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday, approved various public welfare projects, including Roshan Gharana Programme, under which solar home solution will be provided to protected consumers using up to 100 electricity units across Punjab. The cabinet also approved model house for “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” project, under […]
Shots fired at Dawood varsity VC’s car in Orangi Town, Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: An unidentified assailant fired at the parked vehicle of Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) Vice Chancellor Dr Samreen Hussain in Orangi Town on Tuesday, police said. The VC remained safe in the attack as she was not in the vehicle, they added. SSP-West Dr Hafeezur Rehman Bugti told Dawn said that Dr […]
Security forces thwarted multiple grenade, gunfire attacks in Khyber District
Listen to article KHYBER: Multiple gunfire and grenade attacks occurred at four locations in the Khyber tribal district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. province on Independence Day. The security forces responded and forced the terrorists to flee. The attacks resulted in no casualties among the security personnel. According to police reports, the attacks took place in the Jamrud and Bara areas. […]
UK banknotes featuring King Charles III sold for 1,170% above face value at charity auctions
UK banknotes featuring King Charles III have fetched an astonishing 1,170% above their face value through a series of charity auctions. Banknotes with a face value of £78,430 generated over £914,000 for charity through a series of auctions, according to a report published by the BBC. The new £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes featuring King […]
PCB to sponsor Hasan Ali’s treatment for elbow injury
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured fast bowler Hasan Ali of full support in his recovery from a recent elbow injury. According to media reports, the PCB reached out to Hasan Ali, confirming that his treatment will be fully covered by the board. The fast bowler has been informed that he will undergo […]
Banksy’s ninth mural unleashes London Zoo animals in epic finale
LONDON: Street artist Banksy on Tuesday claimed the ninth – and perhaps final – mural of his animal-themed art trail across London, with a painting on the shutters of the capital’s zoo showing a gorilla freeing a sea lion and birds. The series began with a mountain goat on Monday and was followed by eight other artworks, […]
Russia criticises UN silence on Kursk assault
UNITED NATIONS: Russia criticized Western allies of Ukraine at the United Nations on Tuesday for not condemning Kyiv’s incursion into the Russian region of Kursk, accusing Ukrainian forces of killing civilians and questioning the goals of the cross-border assault. Ukraine’s allies on the UN Security Council – including the United States, France and Britain – stood firm in […]
Nation marks 78th Independence Day amidst calls for unity and prosperity
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hoisted the national flag at the Pakistan Monument, commemorating the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by national Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem and Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, among other dignitaries. During the event, the prime minister laid a floral wreath at the Pakistan Monument, […]