SC seeks report from interior ministry, AGP in missing persons case – Pakistan
The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued notices to the interior minister, the Attorney General of Pakistan, and other parties in the missing persons case and sought reports from all relevant institutions. In October 2023, former senator and senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan filed a constitutional petition in the SC to “challenge […]
Pindi ATC demands Adiala Jail explain denial of meeting to Imran’s sisters – Pakistan
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday sought details from the administration of the Adiala Jail, inquiring about it denying PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister not being allowed to meet him. A petition was filed in court by incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan. The superintendent of […]
In pivot from India, Nepal PM seeks economic support from China – World
Nepal’s veteran communist politician KP Sharma Oli, returning as the country’s prime minister this year for a fourth time, sought to kick-start infrastructure projects with Beijing this week amid a pivot away from India’s sphere of influence. Oli arrived in China on Monday for a four-day visit, his first to a foreign country since his […]
Fire at Karachi’s Rimpa Plaza controlled, cooling work underway: rescue official – Pakistan
A fire that erupted at a building in Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road has been controlled and efforts to cool the site down are underway, rescue officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, Rescue 1122 had said its fire and rescue team — along with two ambulances, four fire brigade trucks, and a snorkel — reached […]
Fire erupts at Karachi’s Rimpa Plaza; traffic diverted – Pakistan
Efforts were underway to douse a fire at a building situated on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road, rescue officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, Rescue 1122 said its fire and rescue team — along with two ambulances, four fire brigade trucks, and a snorkel — reached the incident site as soon as they received an […]
Efforts underway to douse fire at Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road building – Pakistan
Efforts were underway to douse a fire at a building situated on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road, rescue officials said on Tuesday. In a statement, Rescue 1122 said its fire and rescue team — along with two ambulances, four fire brigade trucks, and a snorkel — reached the incident site as soon as they received an […]
Stock market continues bullish run as index grows by 1,000 points again – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued the upward trend the market is experiencing, crossing the 1,000 points mark on Tuesday, a day after annual inflation dropped to a six-and-a-half-year low of 4.9 per cent in November. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1084.31 points, or 1.05pc, to stand at 104,359.25 points from the previous close of […]
Pakistan win by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in Blind Cricket World Cup final – Sport
Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets on Tuesday in the final of the fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup final at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan dominated Nepal in the first semifinal, restricting them to 94/7 in 20 overs whereas Bangladesh edged out Sri Lanka by six runs in a thrilling encounter in the second. […]
Vietnam court upholds death sentence for tycoon Truong My Lan in $12bn fraud case – World
A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, state media reported. Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was sentenced to death in […]
KP govt okays FC deployment, checkpoints, hate speech ban for Kurram – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Monday approved a plan of action for restoring peace in the Kurram tribal district by setting up 65 checkpoints at key locations, including along the main highway, banning people involved in spreading hatred, and deploying Frontier Constabulary platoons. The cabinet met here with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur […]