Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill nearly 500, displace thousands: health ministry – World
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed at least 492 people on Monday, including 35 children, the health ministry said, marking the deadliest day of cross-border attacks since the Gaza conflict began. Arab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, which have intensified to levels unseen in nearly a year. The recent conflict […]
PTI leader Imran Khan slams article falsely calling him ‘Israel supporter’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Describing those criticising him on the basis of an article published in an Israeli newspaper as “naive”, former prime minister Imran Khan said he stood by his earlier stance on Israel. Talking to media persons after proceedings in the Toshakhana case at Adiala Jail on Monday, Mr Khan said he had been falsely portrayed […]
Returning Nomad Games athletes complain of ‘lack of official support’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Athletes who represented Pakistan at the recently concluded World Nomad Games (WNG) have expressed their disappointment with the lack of official support, forcing many of them to participate in the event at their own expense. The athletes complained about the lack of assistance from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), the country’s main patron for […]
PTI leader slams article falsely calling him ‘Israel supporter’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Describing those criticising him on the basis of an article published in an Israeli newspaper as “naive”, former prime minister Imran Khan said he stood by his earlier stance on Israel. Talking to media persons after proceedings in the Toshakhana case at Adiala Jail on Monday, Mr Khan said he had been falsely portrayed […]
Islamabad sub-inspector arrested for abusing two minor children – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A sub-inspector (SI) of the capital police was suspended and put behind bars after he was found involved in detaining two minor children illegally for two days and physically abusing them, police said on Monday. The action against the SI was taken in response to a complaint lodged by relatives of the children with […]
Xi, Shehbaz aim to build ‘shared future’ – World
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday reaffirmed the pledge to promote the CPEC and work towards building a “shared future”. In a letter sent to PM Shehbaz on his birthday, the Chinese president said the two nations had been enjoying a strategic partnership marked by mutual trust and support. […]
Iran walls off part of border with Afghanistan – World
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has built a wall along more than 10 kilometres of its eastern border with Afghanistan, the main entry point for immigrants, local media reported on Monday. “More than 10 kilometres of walls have been built on the border and another 50 kilometres are ready to be walled off,” ISNA news agency said, […]
Leaders at climate meeting warn of growing mistrust between nations – World
NEW YORK: UN Secretary General Antnio Guterres launched a two-day, climate-themed “Summit for the Future” on Sunday as part of the UN General Assembly, where some leaders warned of growing mistrust between nations as climate-fuelled disasters mount. National leaders addressed the group after adopting a “Pact for the Future” aimed at ensuring and increasing cooperation […]
Top court ‘not bound by procedure’ where justice is concerned – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asserted its authority on Monday, explaining that in the exercise of constitutional power to dispense complete justice, it was not handicapped by any technicality or dependent on any rule of procedure. A 70-page detailed reason issued here on Monday explained why eight judges constituting the majority of the 13-judge Supreme Court […]
Sit-in tomorrow for action over burning of Umerkot blasphemy suspect’s body – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: A group of youths calling itself the ‘Sindh Youth Action Committee’ has announced its intention to hold a sit-in in Umerkot on Wednesday (Sept 25) along with the bereaved family members of Dr Shah Nawaz Kunbhar, a blasphemy suspect killed by police in an alleged encounter, if those who had torched his body were […]