Imran’s military trial not on the cards, govt tells IHC – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that former prime minister Imran Khan’s trial by military court is not under its consideration. Additional Attorney General (AAG) Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal gave this statement before the IHC bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb during the hearing of Mr Khan’s petition. The […]
Direct talks with US if it abandons hostility, says Iranian president – World
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian gestures as he speaks to reporters during a press conference, on Monday.—AFP DUBAI: President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran can hold direct talks with the United States if Washington demonstrates “in practice” that it is not hostile to Tehran. “We are not hostile towards the US. They should end their hostility […]
Strongest storm in seven decades pounds Shanghai – World
A FALLEN tree is seen on a street amid rainfall after Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai, on Monday.—Reuters SHANGHAI: The normally bustling financial hub of Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday as residents sheltered at home to wait out the worst of the most powerful tropical cyclone to directly hit the city […]
Trump blames Biden, Kamala ‘rhetoric’ for assassination bids – World
• Suspect charged with illegal firearms possession• Kyiv denies link to suspect after evidence of foreign fighters’ recruitment emerges WEST BEACH: Donald Trump on Monday blamed his election rival Kamala Harris and US President Joe Biden after he was targeted in a second apparent assassination attempt, saying their “rhetoric” about him endangering democracy is to […]
Law minister tries to allay concerns over amendment – Pakistan
• Tarar says amendments require cabinet nod before they can be tabled in parliament• Says it’s not CJP’s job to ‘determine sugar price, dictate party manifestos’• Qaiser says PTI ready to challenge move in court KARACHI: After days of hectic political activities and speculations, the law minister on Monday tried to allay the fears of […]
Balochistan minister Sarfraz Domki passes away – Pakistan
QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Local Government Sardar Sarfraz Khan Domki passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Karachi. Sardar Domki had been suffering from kidney and liver diseases for a long time and he was taken to Dubai last week due to his suddenly deteriorating health and after treatment there, he came back […]
14 personnel among 25 hurt in Balochistan’s Buzi Top crash – Pakistan
GWADAR: As many as 25 passengers including 14 security personnel travelling in a coach were injured on Monday when the coach overturned at Buzi Top area of Coastal Highway. Officials said that a passenger coach also carrying personnel of Frontier Corps from Turbat to Karachi overturned at Buzi Top area of the Coastal Highway as […]
Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards avoids jail over ‘repugnant’ child images – World
Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most trusted and recognisable faces on British television, on Monday, avoided jail over indecent photographs of children, capping a stunning fall from grace. The 63-year-old presenter was instead handed a six-month sentence, suspended for two years, meaning he will not serve any time in prison if […]