UN rapporteurs alarmed by attacks on girls’ schools in Pakistan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations special rapporteurs have expressed concern over militant attacks on girls’ schools in Pakistan and urged the government to safeguard the inalienable right of women and girls to a safe and secure education. “We are alarmed by the ongoing terror attacks against girls’ schools by organisations who are against the education of […]
10 New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas to Sparkle Your Way Into 2025
PUBLISHED December 24, 2024 Somehow, another year has zipped by, and we’re gearing up to welcome 2025. Regardless of how you feel about it, the time has come to choose how you’ll celebrate New Year’s Eve—and, of course, what you’ll wear as the clock strikes midnight. Whether you’re heading to an electrifying party, enjoying an […]
Ramzan Sugar mills: Notice to prosecution on acquittal plea of Shehbaz, Hamza – Pakistan
LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Monday issued a notice to the prosecution on an application of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz, a former chief minister, seeking acquittal in Ramzan Sugar Mills case. Judge Sardar Iqbal Dogar conducted the trial proceedings when defence counsel Amjad Pervez filed acquittal applications on […]
Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by Israel, minister admits – World
JERUSALEM: Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had assassinated former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year, while warning that it would also “decapitate” the leadership of Yemen’s Houthis. “We will strike hard at the Houthis… and decapitate their leadership — just as we did with Haniyeh, [Yahya] Sinwar, and […]
Notification confirms Gujrat as 10th division of Punjab – Pakistan
GUJRAT: The uncertainty looming with regard to the future of Gujrat as the 10th administrative division of Punjab has cleared after the provincial government notified it as the new division. Official sources say the fresh notification of the tehsils, districts and divisions of Punjab had been issued by the Board of Revenue (BoR) on Dec […]
Punjab govt using fascist tactics despite holding talks: PTI’s Bhachar – Pakistan
LAHORE: The PTI’s parliamentary party in the Punjab Assembly says it is nothing but “hypocrisy” that the PML-N government, on the one hand, is holding talks with the opposition party’s leadership, while on the other “fascism” is being unleashed on its MPAs, leaders and workers, including women. “The parliamentary party leadership demands the Punjab government […]
Vinod Kambli hospitalised after brain clots detected
Listen to article Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to hospital in Thane,India after doctors discovered blood clots in his brain. The 52-year-old, who had been facing ongoing health issues, was hospitalised on Saturday night after complaining of a urinary infection and cramps. Following medical tests, doctors revealed that the clots had been present in […]
West Indies to play Test series in Pakistan after 19 years
Listen to article The West Indies men’s cricket team will visit Pakistan for a two-match Test series in January 2025, marking their first Test tour to the country in 19 years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. The matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship. The tour will commence on 6 January when […]
Man charged with murder, arson after woman set on fire on New York subway
Listen to article A man has been charged with murder and arson in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train, leading to her death, police announced Monday. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta, was arrested hours after the incident, which occurred Sunday morning at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway […]
Walmart accused of illegally opening bank accounts for 1mn drivers
Listen to article The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger, accusing the companies of forcing over a million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks. According to the CFPB’s complaint, Walmart and Branch opened deposit accounts for Walmart’s Spark Drivers, who are classified as […]