Israeli strikes kill 17 on New Year’s Day – World
JERUSALEM: Israeli air strikes on al-Bureij refugee camp and Jabalia town in central and northern Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians on the first day of the New Year, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The Israeli military had no immediate comment although in a post on X, its Arabic spokesperson warned residents of […]
Analysis: Can Pakistan stem the tide of terror resurgence? – Newspaper
THERE has been a whopping 279.8 per cent increase in the number of terrorist incidents; from 572 in the year 2021 to 2,173 in 2024.—AFP/file • ‘Own losses’ far outstrip the dent IBOs and other kinetic actions have put in militants’ operational ability• Need to revisit the existing anti-terror strategies is apparent, but lack of […]
Biden tries to Trump-proof agenda, bolster legacy in final days – World
• US president working to shield his official actions• Move to pardon his son, Hunter, provokes strong criticism from close Democratic allies WASHINGTON: Like prior lame-duck US presidents, Joe Biden has been racing to complete unfinished business in an attempt to bolster his legacy — and protect his signature policies — before handing over the […]
South Korea to send Jeju Air crash black box to US – World
SEOUL: South Korean investigators probing a Jeju Air crash which killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said on Wednesday they will send one of the retrieved black boxes to the United States for analysis. The Boeing 737-800 was carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea on Sunday when it […]
FIA finds black sheep in its own ranks – Pakistan
• Over 30 officers dismissed for ‘colluding’ with human traffickers• Criminal cases filed against 13 officials over alleged involvement in trafficking• Four more bodies of victims of last month’s boat tragedy recovered LAHORE/RAWALPINDI: More than 30 officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have been booked and dismissed from service over their alleged collusion with […]
Killing women – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
EVEN as the UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (Nov 25 to Dec 10) was being observed across the globe, including in Pakistan, a young female lecturer and mother of three was brutally murdered by her husband in an incident of so-called honour killing in village Bakr Jamali, Sindh. The horrifying incident sent […]
Ice and snow warnings in UK after major flooding disrupts travel
Listen to article The UK is under a series of weather warnings as temperatures drop following significant flooding, with an ice warning in place for much of the country. The Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Wales, extending down to the Midlands, effective until 10 AM Thursday. Additionally, […]
Economic plan – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE ‘home-grown’, five-year economic plan Uraan Pakistan, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week, hopes to build on the country’s nascent economic recovery to boost growth. The initiative is based on the ruling PML-N’s five-point development agenda referred to as the ‘5Es Plan’. It focuses on exports, information technology, environment and climate, […]
Balochistan Assembly ‘lacks genuine representation’ – Pakistan
• Meeting of political, religious leaders, tribal elders voices concern over security situation• Seeks greater autonomy, resource control and end to ‘master-slave’ mindset• Delegation to hold talks with Centre on contentious issues QUETTA: Political and religious leaders, tribal elders and civil society members have expressed serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in […]
Ali Amin Gandapur’s non-bailable warrants suspended
Listen to article An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday suspended the non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with a case registered in Hassan Abdal. The suspension followed a petition filed by Gandapur’s lawyer, Muhammad Faisal Malik, Express News reported. The case involves charges of arson and vandalism. In his petition, Malik […]