Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will ‘remain’ if no deal reached – World
President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, […]
Power outages – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
AS summer approaches, households and industries across the country are again facing prolonged power outages as night-time electricity demand, driven by cooling needs, far exceeds the available supply. To contain the power shortages, the government is running its costly furnace oil-based power plants at full capacity and delaying maintenance of its nuclear facilities. The Middle […]
Karachi records dramatic increase in paediatric HIV cases – Pakistan
• 159 patients admitted to three city hospitals this year• Majority of them contracted the incurable virus due to ‘unsafe healthcare practices’• Alarm raised over lack of basic infection control protocols in hospitals KARACHI: Three hospitals in Karachi have recorded a dramatic increase in the number of paediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases over the […]
Campaign launched to remove illegal guards’ cabins from outside houses in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Unprecedented security measures in the capital are gradually being strengthened ahead of peace talks between Iran and the United States, including the removal of security cabins outside houses located in the high-security zone. The capital administration on Friday said a campaign had been launched to remove illegal cabins outside houses in the city. It […]
Most-wanted trafficker held in FIA crackdown – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a most-wanted criminal and several other suspects as its crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers continues across the country. Sources told Dawn that the FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Quetta conducted a successful raid as part of its ongoing crackdown on human smugglers and traffickers operating in Balochistan. […]
US cloud dominance risks European security: report – World
PARIS: More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable. The analysis arrives as European governments increasingly fear that vital digital services could be subject to an American “kill switch” if tensions with President Donald […]
Pakistan seeks early approval of next IMF tranche – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that while he has discussed with International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials the impact of the Iran conflict on Pakistan’s economy, “our focus is on getting an early approval for the next tranche” of the IMF package and that a team of the global lender will visit Pakistan […]
FCC upholds ban on book imports from certain countries – Pakistan
• Rules govt can limit trade with India, Israel on security, foreign policy grounds• Declares ‘right to read’ fundamental to life under Constitution; warns curbs on knowledge risk intellectual, societal decline• Notes digital access makes book bans increasingly ineffective ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) upheld the government decision regarding the ban on imports of […]
Diesel price cut by Rs32 a litre, petrol unchanged – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction of Rs32.12 per litre in diesel prices while keeping petrol rates unchanged for the week ending April 24, passing on the impact of easing global prices following the ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran. The last-minute reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and […]
Russell backs Verstappen amid F1 criticism
George Russell reflects on Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One amid ongoing criticism of new regulations. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Championship favourite George Russell said he would understand if Max Verstappen walked away from Formula One in the sport’s new era and he would not be surprised either way.Speaking to reporters via a video call on […]