Punjab Standing Committee approves setting up of special courts to tackle wildlife violations – Pakistan
The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Wildlife on Tuesday approved amendments to the Wildlife Act 1974 and announced the setting up of special courts to take action against those committing violence against wildlife. Recently, the incidence of killings of striped hyenas, grey wolves and leopards in the tribal areas of Punjab (Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur) […]
Pakistan not formal ally, but strong partner: White House official Kirby – World
Pakistan has played a pivotal role in US counterterrorism efforts over the years, but it has never been a formal ally bound by treaty obligations, senior White House official John Kirby has clarified. This nuanced positioning underscores the delicate and complex nature of US-Pakistan relations, shaped by shared security concerns and divergent strategic priorities. At […]
4 terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO on Tuesday night in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan “on the reported presence of khwarij”. “During [the] conduct of […]
Power Minister Awais says tariff for electric charging stations cut by 45pc to Rs39 – Business
Power Minister Awais Leghari on Wednesday said that the government had made the “critical” decision to make electric vehicles (EVs) more available to the citizens, reducing the tariff to electric charging stations by 45 per cent. Pakistan’s journey towards EVs began in 2016-2017, and the National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) was officially launched in 2020, […]
World Bank pledges $20bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework – Business
The World Bank has pledged to provide $20 billion to Pakistan under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to support inclusive and sustainable development within the country, an official statement said. According to the statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building human […]
World Bank pledges $40bn to Pakistan under 10-year partnership framework – Business
The World Bank has pledged to provide $40 billion to Pakistan under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) to support inclusive and sustainable development within the country, an official statement said. According to the statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building human […]
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats’ grilling to emerge largely unscathed – World
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and decorated veteran, is one of the most […]
Questions remain over India’s participation in Champions Trophy opening ceremony – Sport
LAHORE: Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party government’s staunch stance of not sending its national cricket team to Pakistan, questions are arising about whether the Indian side or their captain Rohit Sharma will come to the neighbouring country to attend the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy which is an ICC event. The Champions Trophy will […]
Sindh Assembly descends into chaos after rejection of MQM-P resolutions – Pakistan
KARACHI: The private members’ day in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday was marred by a commotion raised by opposition lawmakers after their three out of five resolutions were rejected by the treasury in view of its numeric majority in the house. Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmaker Muhammad Aamir Siddiqui had given the notice to move […]
South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon in insurrection probe – World
South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over insurrection allegations, with the embattled leader saying he agreed to comply with what he called an illegal probe to avoid “bloodshed”. His arrest, the first ever for an incumbent South Korean president, is the latest head-spinning development for one of Asia’s most vibrant […]