Coach-bike collision claims two lives in Kalat – Pakistan
KHUZDAR: A passenger coach and a motorcycle collided in the Kohang area of Kalat on Thursday, resulting in the death of two individuals, including the coach driver, and injuries to two others. According to Kalat police, the incident occurred on the national highway at Kohang, when a speeding passenger coach struck a motorcycle and then […]
PSX bounces back with 3,200-point recovery after major drop
Listen to article The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant surge on Friday, with the index climbing by 3.05%, current index at 109,513.14. The day’s trading saw a high of 109,846.64 and a low of 105,601.03, reflecting a strong positive movement throughout the session. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed trading session at 109,513.14, showing positive increase […]
Karachi family attacks polio vaccination team
Listen to article A polio vaccination team was attacked by a family in Karachi’s Korangi area after they insisted on administering polio drops to the children, Express News reported. The incident took place near the Rangers Ground in the neighborhood. The team, which was accompanied by two police officers, had arrived at a residence where the family […]
FIR accuses PTI leaders of marching on capital to ‘force Imran’s release’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI leadership attacked Islamabad to “force” the release of their party’s chairman, Imran Khan, during the visit of the Belarusian president last month, according to a police complaint which surfaced on Thursday. An FIR registered at the Kohsar police station over PTI’s November protest in the federal capital over the last month included […]
How India’s exploitation of US sanctions hurts Pakistani businesses – Pakistan
Technicians produce industrial parts, which are used by automotive, home appliance, and textile manufactures, at Cosmos Engineering’s plant in North Karachi. (Right) Cosmos Engineering CEO Asim Farooqi holds up one of the parts manufactured at the facility.—Fahim Siddiqi / White Star PAKISTAN’S contention that unilateral US sanctions against companies suspected of having links with its […]
Seven dead, dozens injured in LPG tanker explosion in India
Listen to article A devastating accident early Friday morning on the Jaipur-Ajmer route has resulted in seven confirmed deaths and left dozens injured after a chemical truck collided with an LPG tanker, sparking a massive fire that engulfed multiple vehicles. The tragic incident occurred near Bhankrota, causing widespread panic and destruction as flames spread across the scene. […]
‘Exhausted’ Syria not a threat to world: Jolani – World
A FIGHTER addresses a crowd attending a gathering to call for democracy and women’s rights in Damascus, on Thursday.—AFP • Calls for lifting of sanctions on his country, de-listing of his group as terrorist organisation• Supports women education, avoids definitive answer if alcohol consumption will be allowed THE de facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, […]
Winter vacations announced for schools, colleges in Islamabad
The Islamabad authorities have announced the schedule for winter holidays in schools and educational institutions in the federal capital. According to a notification issued on Friday, all public and private schools in Islamabad will remain closed from December 21 (Saturday) to January 5, 2025. Educational departments in other provinces have also issued their winter vacation schedules. […]
Pakistan reports eighth case of mpox in 2024 – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported the year’s eighth case of mpox in a passenger who arrived from Saudi Arabia. The 30-year-old labourer, who landed at the Islamabad Airport on Wednesday, showed fever and other symptoms of the virus. He was shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, where he was confirmed as a positive […]
Boat carrying 100 Rohingya in distress off Sri Lanka – World
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s navy said on Thursday it was heading to aid a group of around 100 Rohingya refugees from war-torn Myanmar adrift in a fishing trawler off the Indian Ocean island. The mostly Muslim ethnic Rohingya are heavily persecuted in Myanmar and thousands risk their lives each year on long sea journeys — the […]