UAE, Russia demand access to Telegram CEO
The United Arab Emirates and Russia have submitted requests for consular access to Telegram messenger CEO Pavel Durov, who was arrested Sunday in Paris over his alleged refusal to cooperate in the investigation of crimes related to the app. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said early on Tuesday that it was “closely following” Durov’s […]
As Modi tries to disown Nehru – Pakistan
A CURSORY glance at Wikipedia shows that Pakistan has had as close a relationship with Ukraine as India ever had, or possibly better, including vital defence ties. In fact, in the late 1990s, shortly after gaining independence, Ukraine sold Pakistan 320 Ukrainian T-80UD main battle tanks in a deal worth $650 million. According to the […]
Improving India-Pakistan ties – Pakistan
NEVER have India-Pakistan relations been so bad for so long. They barely exist today. In a polarised but interdependent world, with the Doomsday Clock tick-tocking towards midnight, this is an unfortunate situation, to put it mildly. The need for improved relations between these neighbouring nuclear weapons countries, one with the largest population in the world […]
LHC issues notice to federal government over decision to close of utility stores
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has issued notices to the federal government, the Secretary of the Cabinet Division, the Secretary of the Ministry of Law, and the Managing Director of Utility Stores as Justice Muhammad Raza Qureshi heard a petition against the decision to shut down utility stores across the country. The petitioner argued that he has been […]
Pakistan, China explore ways to boost defence cooperation – Pakistan
Gen Li Qiaoming, commander of the People’s Liberation Army’s Ground Forces, inspects a guard of honour at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, on Monday.—PPI • Gen Li, army chief Gen Munir discuss situation at LoC, Beijing-Delhi border tensions, Afghanistan• Chinese commander holds separate meetings with PM Shehbaz, defence minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China held high-level military talks […]
Punjab IG told to ensure protective gear for police – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab home department has asked the provincial police chief to ensure that the personnel posted in sensitive areas are suitably equipped with protective gear. In a letter written to the IGP, the home secretary stated that the recent tragic incident in the katcha areas of Rahim Yar Khan had underscored the urgent need […]
‘Ocean Odyssey’ brings fun and learning to life – Pakistan
KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation’s MagnifiScience Centre unveiled its latest exhibit, Ocean Odyssey, on Monday in an attempt to raise environmental awareness. Located on the third floor of the Shahzada Dawood Building, the new exhibit was inaugurated by TDF trustee Abdul Samad Dawood, who is the vice chairman of Dawood Hercules Corporation. The space was designed […]
Gaddafi Stadium to be rebranded as PCB invites bids for naming rights
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated the process of selling the naming rights for the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, inviting interested parties to submit proposals. This move is part of the PCB’s ongoing efforts to capitalize on commercial opportunities and enhance revenue streams for the advancement of cricket in Pakistan. The PCB has […]
10 climbers summit Spantik in season’s final expedition – Pakistan
GILGIT: Ten local and foreign climbers successfully completed the summit of the Spantik Peak (7,027m) between Shigar and Nagar districts. It was the last expedition of this summer season. The expedition team had started their summit from the Shigar side of the mountain, also called the Golden Peak, on Friday evening. The climbers Stuart James, […]
Mpox situation in Pakistan under control: health ministry – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) on Monday claimed that the mpox virus was under control in Pakistan as the country has reported only two cases since the disease was declared a global emergency earlier this month. A ministry’s spokesperson has claimed that screening of suspected patients is being done across the country, […]