May 9 riots: Planners, masterminds to face trial in military court, defence ministry lawyer informs SC – Pakistan
Defence ministry lawyer Advocate Khawaja Haris on Tuesday told the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench, hearing the case of military trials of civilians, that the “masterminds” who hatched what he described as the May 9 conspiracy would also be tried under the Army Act in military courts. The case pertains to the military trials — and […]
Insurance losses from LA wildfires expected to reach $30b
Listen to article The devastating wildfires tearing through Los Angeles are now projected to cause losses of up to $30 billion for the insurance industry, nearly a week after they first ignited. This new estimate, released by analysts from Wells Fargo & Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, significantly surpasses previous predictions. Last week, JPMorgan Chase & Co had […]
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Sahiwal – Pakistan
“We feel as if Trump has come here to sell kheer,” local resident says. In a bustling market in Sahiwal, a food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business — and attention — than others. “We feel as if Trump has come here to sell kheer […]
Salaried class becomes Pakistan’s third largest tax contributor
Listen to article The salaried class has emerged as the third-largest contributor to tax revenue in Pakistan, with tax collection from this segment rising by nearly 40% during the fiscal year 2023-24. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs368 billion in taxes from salaried individuals, an increase of Rs103.74 billion compared to the previous year. FBR […]
Foreign agenda fuelling false narrative of rift between public, army: COAS
Listen to article Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir emphasised the unique bond between the people and the military, rejecting foreign-driven narratives attempting to create divisions, military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Speaking in Peshawar during a discussion with political leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, General Asim Munir said, “There is a special relationship between […]
Wasim Akram unveils the Champions jacket in thrilling new ICC promo
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy is making its highly anticipated return next month, following an eight-year hiatus since its last edition in 2017. In a new promo video featuring Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram, the ICC pays tribute to the iconic ‘white jackets’ and invites fans to join the journey as eight teams go “All […]
China exploring possible sale of US TikTok to Musk: report – Tech
Chinese officials are exploring a potential sale of US TikTok operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the video-sharing platform faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The report, citing anonymous people familiar with the matter, outlined one scenario being discussed in Beijing where Musk’s social media company X would […]
Can Dessert After a Workout Really Undo the Carbs?
PUBLISHED January 14, 2025 The festive season is packed with tempting sweets everywhere you look, and many of us are wondering if a quick workout before diving into a sugary treat can offset those carbs. Well, before you scarf down that cake, there’s something you should know. Experts say that eating sweets right after a […]
Casualties among Tibetan clergy unknown as last week’s earthquake shook monasteries – World
At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state media reports on the damage to religious sites since last week’s powerful earthquake. The magnitude 6.8 quake reduced to rubble roofs and walls at a monastery and a nunnery […]
Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries; casualties among clergy unknown – World
At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state media reports on the damage to religious sites since last week’s powerful earthquake. The magnitude 6.8 quake reduced to rubble roofs and walls at a monastery and a nunnery […]