At least 51 dead after Guatemala bus plunges into ravine – World
At least 51 people were killed in Guatemala City on Monday when a bus crashed through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine, rescuers said, one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years. The municipal fire department said the bodies of 51 people were retrieved from the wreckage of the bus, […]
Why strategic pragmatism?
Why does Pakistan lack strategic pragmatism? And how can the country deal with the serious domestic and foreign policy challenges coming up in 2025? If there is an absence of a culture of seeking pragmatic solutions to contentious issues, those who wield power come up with superficial narratives to deal with economic, political, security, environmental […]
Williamson’s ton takes NZ into final
LAHORE: Season batsman Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke’s record score on debut. Breetzke scored 150 — the highest score by any batter in his first one-day international — to lift South Africa to […]
Paris workshop delivers prop babies for films
PARIS: In a workshop outside Paris, Celine Lallement stitched hairs into a silicone baby’s skull – the latest creation from a studio specialised in making ultra-realistic infants for the film and TV industries. Founded in 2008 and based in a north Paris suburb, Cinebebe produces props that can take more than six weeks of crafting […]
British farmers protest inheritance tax by driving tractors to Parliament
Listen to article LONDON: A large number of British farmers drove their tractors to Parliament in London on Monday to protest a new inheritance tax on family farms that has sparked anger since it was announced last year. They gathered to speak up against proposed changes to inheritance tax laws, which would force them to sell their […]
AMAN-25 concludes with focus on joint efforts for maritime security
The concluding ceremony of the AMAN Dialogue, part of the five-day AMAN-25 naval exercise organised by the Pakistan Navy, was held in Karachi today. Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal was the chief guest of the event, which focused on promoting maritime security. In his address, Ahsan Iqbal praised the AMAN Dialogue as a valuable platform […]
Saudi Arabia leads Pakistan’s remittance growth with 25.2% increase in Jan
Listen to article Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of workers’ remittances to Pakistan, contributing $728.3 million in January 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marked a significant 25.2% rise in remittances compared to previous months, a vital lifeline for Pakistan’s economy, which has been grappling with an ongoing economic crisis. The country’s […]
Williamson’s century guides New Zealand into tri-series final despite Breetzke’s record – Sport
Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke’s record score on debut. Breetzke scored 150 — the highest score by any batter in his first one-day international — to lift South Africa to 304-6 […]
JCP names 6 high court judges for Supreme Court as PTI boycotts meeting – Pakistan
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday named six high court judges for elevation to the Supreme Court, while lawyers in Islamabad staged protests, demanding that the moot be postponed. The JCP meeting comes amidst opposition voiced by four apex court judges and also follows the recent transfer of judges to the Islamabad High […]
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Yasmin Rashid indicted in May 9 riots case
Listen to article An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Monday indicted 21 individuals, including senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Dr Yasmin Rashid, in connection with the May 9, 2023, riots. The charges relate to the violent protests that occurred after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, including the alleged torching of […]