Fire halts operations at India Tata’s iPhone plant, sources say – World
Firefighters battled on Saturday to douse a fire that halted production at a major Tata Electronics plant in southern India which makes components for Apple’s iPhone, three people with knowledge of the situation said. There were no reports of casualties, but it was not immediately clear how extensively the fire, near a building set to […]
Balochistan to build new assembly hall despite objections – Pakistan
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to construct a new building of the Balochistan Assembly, demolishing the existing ‘Balochi Gidaan’ model structure which was raised 37 years ago at Zarghoon Road. While the Balochistan government is intent on demolishing the Balochi Gidaan-style provincial assembly building, many opposition members have rejected the idea of a new […]
Govt hopeful of Fazl’s support on ‘Constitutional Package’ – Pakistan
• Irfan Siddiqui criticises JUI-F for point-scoring by opposing amendments ‘benefiting CJP Isa’• Bilawal to engage Maulana on constitutional court, appointment of SC judges ISLAMABAD: The government remains hopeful of securing JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s support for its proposed constitutional amendment package, which could soon be introduced in parliament for passage. However, the JUI-F […]
‘Choose Truth’: Media fraternity marks World News Day to stress importance of fact-based journalism – World
The global journalism industry on Saturday is celebrating World News Day — an awareness campaign run by the news media industry every year on September 28 — to amplify the value of fact-based reporting. The theme chosen for this year’s campaign is ‘Choose Truth’, designed by South African newsroom Daily Maverick’s Project Kontinuum. WAN-IFRA’s World […]
3 policemen injured in Bajaur roadside blast – Pakistan
Three cops were injured on Saturday in Bhai Chena area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur District in a roadside blast, a police official said. According to Bajaur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abdul Aziz, Liosam station house officer’s (SHO) vehicle was on a routine patrol when it struck a bomb planted on the roadside at Bhai […]
Four cops among seven booked for kidnap, extortion in Chiniot – Pakistan
CHINIOT: Bhowana police have booked seven suspects, including four police constables,for allegedly kidnapping a trader, threatening to kill his children and extorting Rs480,000 from him, As per the FIR registered under section 395 of the penal code lodged by Sajjad Hussain Ramana, he was at in his business place when a suspect, Bilal, along with […]
Kiwis stumble after Kamindu’s 1,000-run milestone – Sport
GALLE: New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach 1,000 runs from just eight Test appearances. Sri Lanka declared at 602-5 shortly before stumps on day two at the Galle International Stadium after a 200-run partnership between […]
Trump assures Zelensky of help in ‘ending Ukraine war quickly’ – World
NEW YORK: Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump said on Friday he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their war, as he stood next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before their meeting in New York. Speaking to reporters at Trump Tower, President Zelensky said he wanted to discuss his “victory […]
LHC reopens boy’s rape case, orders fresh probe – Pakistan
BAHAWALPUR: Bahawalpur Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered restoration of a case pertaining to alleged rape of a boy registered at Shaidani Sharif police station in Rahim Yar Khan district, directing Bahawalpur regional police officer (RPO) to initiate a fresh probe into the matter to deliver justice to the complainant. The court […]
Four cops among seven booked for kidnap, extortion in Bhowana – Pakistan
CHINIOT: Bhowana police have booked seven suspects, including four police constables,for allegedly kidnapping a trader, threatening to kill his children and extorting Rs480,000 from him, As per the FIR registered under section 395 of the penal code lodged by Sajjad Hussain Ramana, he was at in his business place when a suspect, Bilal, along with […]