Centre, Punjab row deepens over polio detection – Pakistan
• NIH official calls for scientific approach• Punjab refuses to accept virus existence• New case reported in Thatta ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The country has reported the sixth polio case of the year, this time from Sindh, amid an ongoing controversy over the detection of a case in Punjab. Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Ayesha […]
John Cena shocks fans with heel turn at Elimination Chamber in Toronto
John Cena delivered a career-defining twist at WWE’s Elimination Chamber in Toronto on Saturday, turning heel after decades in the wrestling industry. Cena won the high-stakes match by forcing CM Punk to submit with his signature STFU finisher. The celebrations were short-lived as Cody Rhodes entered the ring, calling out the Rock, who appeared alongside […]
FedEx cargo plane caught fire mid-flight after bird strike
A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire during takeoff, officials said. The aircraft, bound for Memphis, declared an emergency shortly after departure and returned to the airport. No injuries were reported, according to the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Karachi to experience rising temperatures
Listen to article The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Karachi starting today. According to the meteorological department, the temperature is expected to increase by one to two degrees Celsius today, with the maximum temperature reaching 32°C. The department also warned that the city will experience intense sunlight during the day, with […]
Zelenskyy receives warm UK welcome after row with Trump
Listen to article Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was warmly embraced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, March 1, as they met at 10 Downing Street. This show of solidarity came just one day after a public clash between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump at the White House, a confrontation that had drawn international attention. […]
Trump signs executive order making English official language of the US
Listen to article President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, a move that could have significant implications for federal agencies and organisations receiving government funding. The directive, signed on Saturday, allows these bodies to choose whether to continue offering services and documents in languages other than […]
Revised food price list issued on eve of Ramazan
Listen to article LAHORE: Lahore Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza has issued a revised price list for essential commodities ahead of Ramazan. According to the notification, ten price Basmati rice has been set at Rs245-Rs250 per kilogram and daal chana (small) at Rs270-Rs275. Other revised rates include daal masoor at Rs255-Rs260 per kg, daal mash Rs440-Rs450 and […]
Minor girl dies after sexual assault
Listen to article LAYYAH: A minor girl was sexually assaulted at Basti Jaman Shah and forced to consume sedative drugs, which caused her death. According to police sources, accused Atif Iqbal abducted the 14-year-old girl, subjected her to sexual assault, and then forced her to consume a large quantity of sedative drugs. The girl felt unconscious and […]
Police boost security for 36,500 mosques
Listen to article LAHORE: Punjab Police has finalised an extensive security plan for more than 36,500 mosques, 2,179 Imambargahs, and 444 minority places of worship across the province, including Lahore. Over 75,000 police officers, officials, and community volunteers will be deployed to ensure the security of religious sites during Ramadan. In Lahore alone, more than 5,000 officers […]
Army committed to nurturing youth: COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said Pakistan Army “is committed to nurturing the nation’s youth”. He expressed the view during his visit to Bahawalpur Cantonment where he was apprised about operational preparedness and training aspects of Bahawalpur Corps. While addressing officers and troops, he commended their unwavering dedication, […]