Sara Sharif suffered over 70 injuries, London court told – World
LONDON: Ten-year-old Sara Sharif, allegedly killed by her father, stepmother, and uncle, suffered more than 70 injuries, according to evidence presented at London’s Old Bailey court on Wednesday, which marked day three of the murder trial. The prosecution revealed that Sara’s body was found with both external and internal injuries at her family home in […]
Low-performing entities of science, technology ministry face closure – Business
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is facing overhaul after a subcommittee has recommended to the higher-powered committee on federal government right-sizing that several low-performing entities either be abolished or merged with other departments. The recommendations include closure of the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) and the Council for Works and […]
Over 4,000 Sikh pilgrims to arrive next month in Punjab – Pakistan
LAHORE: Over 3,000 Sikh pilgrims from India and 1,000 from other countries are expected to arrive here next month to celebrate the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar said this during a meeting of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) here […]
Macron riles Netanyahu with jab on Israel’s creation – World
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron further strained tense relations with Israel with a comment on Tuesday referring o the creation of the Israeli state, a verbal jab that was condemned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “distorting history”. Macron has sought to take a tough stance on the conflicts in the Middle East after Israel […]
US for Israel accountability over human shields report – World
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday demanded accountability by Israel after The New York Times reported that it has used Palestinian civilians as human shields in Gaza. The newspaper said that 11 squads in five cities in Gaza had coerced Palestinian civilians into tasks such as searching for explosives or scouting inside tunnels, protecting Israeli […]
IMF urges Pakistan to invest Rs1.2tr a year in climate resilience – Business
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to invest one per cent of its GDP annually — equivalent to over Rs1.24 trillion based on current estimates — in climate resilience and adaptation reforms to prepare for recurring extreme weather events, particularly floods, and sustain economic growth and reverse inequalities. In a special policy […]
Omar Abdullah sworn in as CM of held Kashmir – World
OMAR Abdullah OMAR Abdullah, chairman of the National Conference (NC) party, was sworn in as chief minister of India-held Kashmir on Wednesday — heading the first government to be formed following the BJP-led government’s move to revoke the disputed region’s special status in 2019, NDTV reported. Manoj Sinha, a member of the ruling BJP who […]
Pakistan, Iran pledge to remove trade barriers – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have pledged to continue discussions and develop action plans to overcome the existing trade barriers and streamline regulations to realise the full potential of bilateral trade. The understanding was reached between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iran’s Minister for Industry, Mining and Trade Mohammad Atabak on the sidelines of the […]
Gold hits record high, crosses Rs277,000 per tola – Pakistan
KARACHI: Domestic gold rates for 10 grams and one tola reached an all-time high of Rs237,654 and Rs277,200, respectively, on Wednesday, increasing by Rs1,886 and Rs2,200, compared to Tuesday’s rates. According to the All Sindh Saraf and Jewellers Association, the local rates surged due to a $22 per ounce rise in world gold prices to […]
SCO backs China’s Belt & Road Initiative – World
• PM Shehbaz chairs sitting; eight documents regarding bloc’s budget, secretariat, counterterror actions signed• Participants reject Western sanctions, call for use of national currencies in mutual settlements• Joint communique seeks augmented talks for setting up SCO bank, cooperation in fields of politics, security• India says cross-border terror activities can’t encourage trade, connectivity ISLAMABAD: Leaders of […]