US Congress certifies Donald Trump election victory for Jan 20 inauguration – World
The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on January 20. The certification of the election results on Monday in the 50 states and the District of Columbia was accomplished in a brief, formal ceremony during […]
Two cops martyred in Lakki terror attack
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two policemen and a private security company employee were martyred in two back to back terrorist attacks in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), while security forces killed a terrorist in an operation, police reported on Monday. In the first incident, two policemen were martyred when terrorists opened fire near Khairukhel […]
Ahsan plays down PPP’s criticism of federal govt
Listen to article KARACHI: Planning Minister and secretary general of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Ahsan Iqbal played down the recent criticism from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying that the reservations of the major coalition partner would be removed to continue the understanding between them. Addressing a press conference at the Muslim League House, Iqbal said that […]
Sceptical of outcome, PTI digs in heels over talks
RAWALPINDI: Talks aimed at bringing down simmering political tensions between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government remained in a stalemate on Monday, with both sides locked in a game of brinkmanship despite two rounds of parleys. A day after the government blasted the opposition party for shifting goalposts, efforts to break the ice appeared to […]
‘Protection of Rawal Dam crucial’
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Subcommittee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination on Monday highlighted the critical need for stronger interventions to protect Rawal Dam, ensuring its sustainability as a vital water source for future generations. The session chaired by Senator Shahzaib Durrani called for daily cleaning of the dam and the establishment of solid waste management […]
UN envoy in rare Yemen visit to push for peace
SANAA: Hans Grundberg, the United Nation’s special envoy for war-torn Yemen, arrived Monday in the rebel-held capital in a bid to breathe life into peace talks, his office said. Grundberg last visited the capital Sanaa, controlled by the Iran-backed Huthis, in May 2023 for meetings with the rebels’ leaders in an earlier effort to advance […]
N Korea fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation
SEOUL: North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned Pyongyang was working ever more closely with Russia on advanced space technology. Blinken’s trip came as investigators were trying to arrest conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has entrenched himself in his residence after […]
South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to win Test series 2-0 – Sport
South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday, wrapping up the series 2-0 inside four days of the second and final Test. Pakistan had held up the home side’s victory charge with a second innings score of 478 […]
Canada PM Trudeau bows out with resignation announcement amid plunging popularity – World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement. Trudeau, under heavy pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed at […]
ECC okays Rs2b to fight fake news
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday approved Rs2 billion worth of additional funds to fight fake information against state institutions and also diverted nearly Rs750 million from budget to clear pending liabilities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved over […]