12 security men martyred, 6 terrorists killed following attack on Bannu check post – Pakistan
Twelve personnel were martyred while six terrorists were killed after a checkpost in the Mali Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu was targeted, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. The incident comes amid a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces, other law enforcement agencies, and security checkpoints, particularly in […]
Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary – World
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing. “For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents Rights, working hard […]
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65bn for AI, chips – Business
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at reclaiming its status as a global tech leader and meeting the urgent challenges of its ageing, shrinking population. The 10-trillion-yen package, which lawmakers could approve this week, is also seen as preparation for an uncertain world as fears grow of a […]
No fairytale ending as Rafael Nadal’s career ends in defeat – Sport
Rafael Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-times Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally charged and tearful night in Malaga on Tuesday. The 38-year-old’s legs and mind were as willing as ever but the magic was missing as he lost […]
Bulls continue record-high stampede at PSX as shares surge 800 points in intraday trade – Business
Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged more than 800 points on Wednesday as the stock market continued its historic bull run, surpassing 96,000 for the first time. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 847.17 points, or 0.88 per cent, to stand at 96,703.83 from the previous close of 95,856.66 points at 10:57am. Mohammed Sohail, […]
‘Negligence’ led to HIV outbreak at Multan’s largest hospital – Pakistan
LAHORE: An investigation team has alleged serious negligence by doctors and other staff of the Nishtar Hospital, where dozens of kidney patients have been infected with HIV/AIDS, according to officials. The probe body was formed after reports that a patient suffering from kidney failure died while 30 others contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome […]
IT firms, ISPs advise govt against ban on VPNs – Newspaper
KARACHI: Internet service providers (ISPs) and software houses have warned that restrictions on the internet and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) would become an “existential threat” and alienate segments of society. The statements have criticised the purge on VPNs — used by businesses and individuals — and the decision to ban unregistered proxies by the end […]
SBP event showcases how well women leaders ‘get’ finance – Business
KARACHI: “Don’t marry off your girls till they are financially independent,” says screenwriter Zanjabeel Asim Shah — a fairly revolutionary statement in a society where sons have careers and daughters are mostly to be married off. Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the State Bank of Pakistan invited women leaders, who narrated their success stories, along with […]
Implementation of $2.8bn Saudi MoUs – Business
ISLAMABAD: Emphasising the significance of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in different sectors, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the implementation of recently signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for Saudi investment worth $2.8 billion in Pakistan. The bilateral ties were discussed as the deputy interior minister of Saudi Arabia paid a […]
PM orders action against sugar mills – Business
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced strict action against sugar millers and dealers involved in tax fraud, undocumented sales, and price increases. According to a PM Office press release issued on Tuesday, the premier directed a detailed analysis of the sugar sector to reduce sales tax evasion and pricing control to benefit customers. The […]