Balochistan reports country’s 41st polio case – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Just a day after the World Polio Day, Pakistan reported another polio case on Friday, taking this year’s tally to 41. The new case was reported from Loralai district of Balochistan. Health officials said the patient, a 42-month-old girl, had onset of paralysis on Oct 8. She did not receive any dose during routine […]
Israel strikes Iran military targets, Tehran says damage ‘limited’ – World
Israel struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday, saying it was retaliating against Tehran’s missile attack on Israel this month, the latest clash in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals. Hours later the Israeli military said it had completed the strikes and achieved its objectives, warning Iran not to respond. A semi-official […]
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd earns Rs114bn – Business
KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Ltd (PPL) on Friday announced its highest-ever profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs114 billion during FY24. At the company’s 73rd Annual General Meeting, the board of directors also approved a final cash dividend of 25 per cent, bringing the total to 60pc for the year. Lotte profit dips Lotte Chemical’s net revenue swelled to […]
Pakistan win Test series on home soil after 3 years, down England 2-1 – Sport
Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the deciding third test and secure a memorable 2-1 series victory on Saturday. Pakistan had been on the ascendancy since claiming a handy first-innings lead of 77 on a track where spinners from both sides dominated. […]
South Africa confident of chasing down WTC final place – Sport
DHAKA: South Africa are confident they can chase down a spot in next years World Test Championship final, even if they must win four of their remaining five tests in the current two-year cycle, coach Shukri Conrad said on Friday. South Africa moved up to fourth in the 2023-25 WTC standings after beating Bangladesh by […]
Justice Yahya Afridi takes oath as 30th chief justice of Pakistan – Pakistan
Justice Yahya Afridi was sworn in as the 30th chief justice of Pakistan on Saturday during an oath-taking ceremony at President House in Islamabad. He was administered the oath of office by President Asif Ali Zardari. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir were also in attendance, along with other judges […]
DawnMedia partners with EBM for ‘Breathe Pakistan’ climate change initiative – Pakistan
DawnMedia has partnered with the English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) on its climate change initiative ‘Breathe Pakistan’ aimed at “tackling environmental challenges and promoting sustainable” practices. Breathe Pakistan was launched earlier this month to mobilise citizens to incorporate environmental sustainability into their daily lives. “At DawnMedia, we believe in the power of unity — coming together […]
The year of Qazi: maverick in freefall – Pakistan
If Qazi Faez Isa has a legacy, it’s one where decrepit dynasties are kept on life support, where the gloved hand salutes our sunny democracy, and where judges now wait, limbs trembling, to be chosen. Ever since they brought out that word, we stood warned. “Reputed judicial maverick sworn in as new chief justice,” said […]
Iran’s envoy hails Pakistanis’ concern over Mideast crisis – World
ISLAMABAD: Tehran’s ambassador to Islamabad on Friday commended the Pakistani public for its heightened awareness and deep concern over the rapidly evolving crisis in the Middle East, and Israel’s heightening aggression in the region. Speaking to journalists at a media event at the Iranian embassy, Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam tactfully avoided addressing […]
Islamabad think tank hires US lobbyist for $1.5m a year – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: An Islamabad-based national security think tank has engaged a new lobbying firm in the US, the official list of registered foreign agents reveals. The US Foreign Agents Registration Act requires the public listing of all lobbyists or lobbying firms working for a foreign entity, including governments and private corporations. The posting on the US […]