Sara Sharif’s father attacked in prison with tin can lid after being jailed for murdering 10-year-old – World
Urfan Sharif, who was jailed last month for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, has been attacked in Belmarsh Prison, Sky News reported today. On December 17, Urfan and Sara’s stepmother were jailed for 40 and 33 years, respectively, for her murder after a trial which heard harrowing details of her treatment. Urfan […]
Child survives five days among lions in Zimbabwe wildlife reserve
Listen to article A seven-year-old boy, Tinotenda Pundu, was miraculously found alive after being lost for five days in Matusadona National Park, a wildlife reserve in northern Zimbabwe, known for its lions and other dangerous animals, authorities said Friday. The boy wandered into the park from his village on December 27 and was found 50 kilometers (30 […]
‘Nothing seen’ in negotiations between PTI, govt: KP governor – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that “nothing was seen” in the negotiations taking place between PTI and the government. The PTI yesterday sought more time from the government to consult party founder Imran Khan on the final negotiation agenda, ahead of the third meeting scheduled for next week. The first meeting […]
Pakistan, Iran strengthen defence ties with naval collaboration – Pakistan
Pakistan navy ships visited Port Bandar Abbas, Iran during an overseas deployment to the Arabian Gulf, according to a press release from the Pakistan Navy issued on Thursday. Iran and Pakistan have a history of close ties, particularly in military cooperation. Earlier collaborations include defence agreements aimed at combatting terrorism, increasing border security and promoting […]
Saudia, Qatar Airways among 2024’s most punctual airlines
Listen to article With global tourism returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, airports and airlines faced surging passenger traffic and punctuality challenges, as highlighted by Cirium’s annual rankings of the most on-time airlines and airports. Mexico’s flag carrier, Aeromexico, emerged as the most punctual global airline in 2024, with 86.7% of its tracked flights arriving within 15 […]
Pakistan begins two-year term as non-permanent member of UNSC
CNN has included Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) region in its curated list of the top 25 destinations to visit in 2025. The region is known for its rugged landscapes, towering peaks, and stunning natural beauty, making it a prime location for adventurous tourists and mountaineers alike. G-B, which is administered as an autonomous territory of Pakistan, is home to […]
Amir Muqam criticises Imran’s ‘self-centered’ politics as govt-PTI to continue talks next week – Pakistan
Federal Minister for Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs and States and Frontier Regions, Amir Muqam, on Friday strongly criticised PTI founder Imran Khan, stating that he “prioritises self-defence over the country’s interests”, questioning his commitment to the nation’s well-being. Since Imran’s incarceration last year in several cases, PTI’s relations with the government and the establishment […]
South Africa win toss and bat first in second Test against Pakistan – Sport
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in Fridays second and final test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seek to claim the series 2-0. “It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up, we want to finish (the series) on a good note,” […]
Teams working ‘diligently’ to resolve internet disruption issue as soon as possible: PTCL – Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) on Friday said teams were “diligently” working to resolve the matter of disruptions faced by users since last night after a fault in one of the subsea internet cables connecting Pakistan slowed down the network speed in the country. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the fault developed in […]
Man arrested after killing three in Rotterdam shooting spree
Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old man on Friday in connection with a shooting spree that left three people dead in Rotterdam, marking an end to a two-week period of terror for local residents. The suspect, who was found with a weapon at the scene, is being held in custody as authorities continue to investigate the […]