Hospitalised Pope Francis admits frailty, calls body ‘weak’ – World
Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and “facing a period of trial”, as he thanked well-wishers on Sunday for their prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, who has weathered setbacks along with periods of improving health since being hospitalised on February 14, sent a particularly […]
Trump and Putin expected to speak this week as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire – World
US President Donald Trump is expected to speak with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this week on ways to end the three-year war in Ukraine, US envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN on Sunday after returning from what he described as a “positive” meeting with Putin in Moscow. “I expect that there will be a call […]
Pakistan emerges from smog season
LAHORE: Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP. Pakistan regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted countries, with Lahore often the most polluted megacity between November and February. […]
US vows ‘unrelenting’ campaign to halt Houthi ship attacks – World
US officials on Sunday vowed further strikes in Yemen until the Houthi rebels decide to end their attacks on Red Sea shipping, while also threatening action against the group’s backer, Iran. In a wave of strikes on Saturday, the first against the rebel group since US President Donald Trump returned to office in January, several […]
Three security personnel among 5 martyred in Noskhi blast: ISPR – Pakistan
A vehicle-borne suicide bomber on Sunday attacked a security forces convoy in Balochistan’s Noskhi district, leaving three security personnel and two civilians martyred, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as a result of the attack, “five brave sons of soil embraced shahadat (martyrdom)”. The martyred soldiers […]
One killed, two hurt in stampede during ration distribution in Karachi – Pakistan
A woman was killed and two others were injured on Sunday evening when a stampede broke out as Ramazan rations were being distributed in Karachi’s Baldia Town, according to police and rescue service officials. South Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn.com that the local union council arranged a ration distribution […]
Woman falls to death while fleeing arrest in Karachi, say police – Pakistan
A woman — allegedly involved in selling narcotics — was killed after she jumped from the fourth floor of her apartment building in Karachi while trying to evade arrest, police said on Sunday. Speaking to Dawn.com, Darakshan Police Station House Officer Shahid Taj said that his team had arrested an alleged drug peddler as part […]
Woman falls to death while fleeing arrest in Karachi: police – Pakistan
A woman — allegedly involved in selling narcotics — was killed after she jumped from the fourth floor of her apartment building in Karachi while trying to evade arrest, police said on Sunday. Speaking to Dawn.com, Darakshan Police Station House Officer Shahid Taj said that his team had arrested an alleged drug peddler as part […]
Looming US recession fears rock markets
Listen to article KARACHI: The erratic strategies adopted by US President Donald Trump are astonishing and irritating Washington’s allies, causing fear among American consumers, denting investor confidence, fomenting uncertainty and hurting the established world financial architecture. The US administration under Trump has ratcheted up tariffs and brought about turmoil in stock markets, leading to corporate bankruptcies. US […]
Going for green refining technology
Listen to article MELBOURNE: Pakistan’s oil and chemical sectors are at a critical juncture. With increasing imports of petroleum products and petrochemicals and the global shift towards green fuels and chemicals, the country, though confronted with enormous challenges, has a unique opportunity to capitalise on. By adopting a green refinery industrial base, Pakistan could not only meet […]