Watchdog calls for probing use of C-weapons in Syria – World
AMSTERDAM: The head of the chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday he would ask Syria’s new leaders to grant investigators access to the country to continue work identifying perpetrators of attacks that killed and injured thousands during the civil war. Addressing a special session of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Fernando […]
54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel – World
PARIS: Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published on Thursday. According to the press freedom NGO, Israeli armed forces were responsible for the deaths of 18 […]
China rejects South Korean president’s spying accusations – World
BEIJING: China on Thursday said it was “deeply surprised and dissatisfied” with comments made by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol that appeared to accuse Chinese nationals of espionage. Yoon made a defiant address earlier Thursday in which he defended his shock decision to declare martial law and send troops to the South Korean parliament […]
Trump criticises Ukraine’s use of US missiles – World
WASHINGTON: US president-elect Donald Trump criticised Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory in a Time magazine interview published on Thursday, comments that suggest he could alter US policy towards Ukraine. “It’s crazy what’s taking place. It’s crazy. I disagree very vehemently with sending missiles hundreds of miles into Russia. Why […]
Homeland’s divisions spill over to Pakistanis in US – World
AS Imran Khan’s supporters amplify their campaign for his release and seek international condemnation of the Nov 26 action against their rally in Islamabad, a contrasting group of Pakistani Americans in Dallas, Texas, has called on US lawmakers to refrain from interfering in Pakistan’s internal affairs. This growing divergence among Pakistani Americans highlights the complexity […]
Textile units may need NOC for incentives – Business
ISLAMABAD: Textile units holding back payment of cotton cess may need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) to avail of subsidies, secure import and export permits, and take advantage of government incentives or packages. Alternatively, the amount of cess should be recovered through the Federal Board of […]
European Central Bank delivers fourth straight rate cut – World
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year on Thursday and kept the door open to more easing as the euro zone economy is dragged down by political instability at home and the threat of a fresh US trade war. The ECB has been easing policy quickly for months […]
Officials hold out hope for Kurram accord – Pakistan
Markets in Parachinar have reopened but residents are stranded without food and medicine in more remote parts of Kurram district.—AFP PESHAWAR: A jirga mediating between rival groups in the volatile Kurram tribal district on Thursday sounded a degree of optimism to get the two sides to sign a “sustainable peace agreement” in the next 24 […]
Apex court scrutinises scope of military courts – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The questions about the legitimacy of military trials of civilians in light of Article 8 were the highlight of Thursday’s hearing as the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench took up appeals against military trials concerning the May 9 attacks on army installations. Headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, the seven-member constitutional bench resumed the hearing on […]
Imran miffed by party’s ‘all is well’ attitude – Pakistan
• Ex-PM, wife Bushra indicted in Toshakhana case over Bulgari jewellery• PTI founder reiterates civil disobedience call; claims former spymaster was not acting on his own• Lahore ATC indicts Qureshi, others in May 9 case ISLAMABAD: A day after his party leaders agreed to negotiate with the federal government if the offer was ‘serious’, former […]