Earth may briefly gain ‘2nd moon’ – World
SCIENTISTS say the Earth is about to get a second moon, BBC News reported on Wednesday. A small asteroid is going to be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull and temporarily become a “mini-moon”. This space visitor will be around from Sept 29 for a couple of months before escaping from Earth’s gravity again. However, the […]
After PM Office’s announcement, IMF board confirms $7bn loan agreement – Business
The board of the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to bolster its faltering economy, approving a relief package that the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government has pledged would be the last from the Washington-based lender. The three-year programme “will require sound policies and reforms” to support Pakistan’s ongoing efforts […]
Civil society protest extrajudicial killing of Umerkot blasphemy suspect – Pakistan
UMERKOT: Activists of civil society organisations from across the province participated in a protest here on Wednesday which was led, among others, by daughter of blasphemy suspect Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar, who was allegedly killed by police in a staged encounter last week. The protest demonstration was held in front of the Umerkot Press Club.The protesters […]
3 suspected militants killed in Swat, Lakki – Pakistan
SWAT/LAKKI MARWAT: Three suspected militants were killed and two policemen were wounded in two attacks in Swat and Lakki Marwat on Tuesday night, sources said. The first attack took place in Swat when militants attacked a police contingent while it was patrolling the Asharay area of Matta tehsil. Swat DPO Dr Zahidullah told Dawn that […]
PM brings good tidings of $7bn IMF package – Pakistan
PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, during a reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dhaka joining the United Nations.—PPI • Says lender’s ‘stringent conditions’ have been met; hopes this will be country’s last IMF programme• Meets Yunus on UNGA sidelines, invites Bangladeshi leader to […]
Ballots take precedence over Form 45 or 47 tally, rules SC – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that ballot papers hold more significance in determining the vote count than Forms 45 and 47, as they serve as the primary evidence of any election result. The observation came against the backdrop of the heated debate that ensued after the PTI claimed that its mandate in the […]
‘N’ leaders vow not to let political strife, militancy derail progress – Pakistan
• Nawaz told diplomat political chaos nothing new for Pakistan, says CM Maryam• Ahsan Iqbal urges security steps, socio-economic strategy to combat extremism LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Stressing the need for a secure environment to stage an economic recovery two key PML-N leaders on Wednesday claimed that Pakistan’s adversaries, in a bid to destabilise the country, were perpetrating […]
NA body seeks harsher punishments for makers of fake seeds – Business
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has emphasised the need for stringent legal action against sellers of counterfeit seeds, recommending both fines and imprisonment. At a meeting on Wednesday, held under the chairmanship of MNA Syed Tariq Hussain, the body recommended that the maximum imprisonment for this offence be […]
‘Selected’ diplomats allowed to witness polling in India-held Kashmir – World
People queue to vote under the watchful eye of security personnel, during the second phase of elections in Srinagar on Wednesday.—Reuters SRINAGAR: In a first, foreign diplomats from some 15 countries were allowed to observe voting in India-held Kashmir on Wednesday, the first electoral exercise in the disputed region since 2014. The visitors included diplomats […]