One dead, another injured in firing outside Islamabad district court: police – Pakistan
One person was killed and another suffered injuries on Monday when gunshots were fired outside an Islamabad district court, police officials said. “Police officials are at the scene. One person has died and one was injured in the shooting,” said a post on X by the Islamabad Police at 1:04pm. “According to initial investigations, the […]
Iran signals openness to indirect talks with US over nuclear deal
Listen to article Iran said on Monday it was open to indirect talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump had demanded negotiations for a new nuclear deal. “The way is open for indirect negotiations,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, dismissing the prospect of direct talks “until there is a change in the other side’s approach […]
Maryam Nawaz suspends Jinnah Hospital MS after surprise visit
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz suspended the principal and medical superintendent of Jinnah Hospital on Tuesday after a surprise visit revealed a string of complaints from patients and their families. During the unannounced inspection, several attendants and patients raised concerns over the unavailability of medicines and diagnostic tests, prompting immediate action from the chief […]
IHC summons Islamabad IG over disappearance of journalist Ahmed Noorani’s brothers – Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday summoned the Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) during a hearing on a plea filed by journalist Ahmed Noorani’s mother for the recovery of his two brothers. The US-based Noorani, who works for a news outlet called FactFocus, recently published an investigative report regarding a serving high-ranking military […]
Karachi police recommend imposition of Section 144 till March 31 – Pakistan
The Karachi police have recommended to the city commissioner to impose section 144 in the city’s South district to owing to the law and order situation in the city, it emerged on Monday. The recommendation was made by Karachi South Zone Deputy Inspector General of Police Syed Asad Raza to the commissioner on Sunday, a […]
UAE issues new Dh100 banknote ahead of Eidul Fitr
Listen to article The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 polymer banknote featuring enhanced security elements and designs that reflect the nation’s heritage and future aspirations. Announced on Monday, just ahead of the Eidul Fitr break, the new note will enter circulation from March 24 alongside the existing Dh100 banknotes. The launch […]
Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal in hospital after heart attack – Sport
Former Bangladesh one-day cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was taken to hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack on the field during a domestic match. Tamim, 36, was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. He participated in the toss but later complained of chest pain and […]
PPP’s Faisal Kundi calls for dealing with ‘anti-state’ people in Balochistan strictly – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has called for “anti-state” protesters in Balochistan to be dealt with strictly. His statement follows shutter-down strikes in various cities of Balochistan over the recent arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) leadership and a crackdown on its sit-in in Quetta. BYC chief organiser Dr Mahrang Baloch and 16 other […]
David Warner named captain of Karachi Kings for HBL PSL Season 10
Listen to article The Karachi Kings have announced the appointment of Australian cricket star David Warner as captain for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, scheduled to begin on 11 April 2025. The left-handed opener, widely respected for his aggressive style and leadership credentials, will lead the Kings as they aim for a fresh start […]
Ambassador Munir Akram honoured at farewell reception hosted by Pakistan’s UN Mission – Pakistan
The Pakistan Mission to the United Nations (UN) hosted a reception on Saturday to bid farewell to Ambassador Munir Akram, who is leaving his post at the end of this month, terming him as a “distinguished figure in multilateral diplomacy”, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Then prime minister Imran Khan reappointed Ambassador Akram as […]
