UK teen gets 52-year sentence triple murder at Taylor Swift-themed event
Listen to article A British teenager, Axel Rudakubana, has been sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for the brutal killing of three young girls and the stabbing of 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, England, last July. The attack, which shocked the nation, was described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as […]
PM Shehbaz thanks World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan, inking new partnership programme – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked the World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan after pledging to provide $20 billion under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) last week. According to a World Bank statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building […]
Security forces neutralise 6 terrorists in Zhob operation: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have neutralised six terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district while they were trying to infiltrate into the province through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On [the] night of 22/23 January, movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying […]
When is the next prize bond draw? Here’s what you need to know
Listen to article The much-anticipated prize bond draws for Rs1,500 and Rs100 denominations are just around the corner. The National Savings Division in Karachi recently announced the results of the Rs750 prize bond draw for January 2025. The 101st draw of the Rs750 denomination took place on January 15 at the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Services […]
Inflation likely to drop below 3% in January
Listen to article Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation is expected to continue its downward trend, potentially dropping below 3% in January 2025, according to market analysts. JS Global, in a report on Wednesday, projected inflation at 2.8% for January, marking the lowest rate since November 2015. “The ongoing sharp disinflation trend is expected to persist despite […]
NA passes controversial Peca amendment bill amid walkout by PTI, journalists – Pakistan
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a controversial amendment bill to the country’s cybercrime laws amid a walkout by PTI lawmakers and journalists from the proceedings. The latest draft of changes to the cybercrime laws, seen by Dawn.com and titled “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025”, was tabled in the National Assembly a […]
NA passes controversial Peca amendment bill amid opposition, journalist walkout – Pakistan
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a controversial amendment bill to the country’s cybercrime laws amid a walkout by the opposition and journalists from the proceedings. The latest draft of changes to the cybercrime laws, seen by Dawn.com and titled “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025”, was tabled in the National Assembly a […]
Oscar winner Hans Zimmer set to reimagine Saudi national anthem
Listen to article Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer is set to work on a new interpretation of the Saudi national anthem, alongside potential projects celebrating the kingdom’s culture and heritage, according to Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, Al Sheikh praised Zimmer as “one […]
Imran says neither he nor Bushra benefited from Al Qadir trust case – Pakistan
Former premier Imran Khan said on Thursday that neither he nor his spouse Bushra Bibi benefited financially from the Al-Qadir Trust case, and that business tycoon Malik Riaz could testify that he was the only prime minister who “never sought anything from him for personal or financial gain.” Last week, Imran and Bushra were convicted […]
Trump to face questions from banking, oil CEOs in Davos virtual appearance
Listen to article Banking and oil executives will quiz Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday as the US president makes a much-anticipated online appearance to the gathering of global elites. Trump’s name has come up in almost every conversation in the Swiss Alpine village this week — in formal panel discussions, in […]