New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas fighters linked to October 7 attack – World
Israel’s parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian fighters linked to the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The surprise attack, led by elite “Nukhba” force fighters from the Palestinian group Hamas, killed at least 1,200 people. The fighters also took 251 hostages back to Gaza. […]
Why are some people mosquito magnets? – World
Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers. “It’s not a misconception — mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others,” Frederic Simard of France’s Institute of Research for Development told […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold and silver prices in local markets recorded an increase on Tuesday, as the price of gold per ounce rose by $41 in the international bullion market, taking the new global rate to $4,701. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), following the increase in global prices, the local price of gold […]
After the Raj, the most powerful weapon in Pakistan’s arsenal is a name – Pakistan
At 5:13am on May 10 last year, Pakistan launched the retaliatory ‘Operation Bunyan um Marsoos’ against India. Footage aired by state broadcaster PTV showed fireballs lighting up the sky moments before the sun appeared as the air filled with cries of ‘Allahu Akbar’. The war had begun, and everyone was talking about it—inside Pakistan, on […]
FO terms report claiming Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at airbase as ‘misleading and sensationalised’ – World
The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday termed a report by an American media outlet claiming that Islamabad had allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields while playing the role of a mediator in the Middle East conflict as “misleading and sensationalised”. Citing US officials, CBS News had reported that Pakistan “quietly allowed Iranian […]
FO terms report on allowing Iranian military aircraft to park at airbase as ‘misleading and sensationalised’ – World
The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday termed a report by an American media outlet claiming that Islamabad “quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields” while playing the role of a mediator in the Middle East conflict as “misleading and sensationalised”. “Pakistan categorically rejects the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian […]
Eidul Azha likely to fall on May 27: SUPARCO
Based on these astronomical parameters, SUPARCO says chances of sighting Zilhajj moon on evening of May 17 The Supreme Court of KSA declared the Ramazan moon sightings in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: PEXELS The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Tuesday issued a prediction regarding the sighting of the Zilhajj 1447 AH moon and […]
Bank of Punjab, flat owners challenge IHC verdict on One Constitution Avenue lease cancellation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and several flat owners of the capital’s iconic One Constitution Avenue project have filed separate intra-court appeals before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), challenging a single bench verdict that upheld the cancellation of the project’s lease and ruled that third-party buyers would “sink or sail” with the original lessee. […]
KSE-100 drops 665 points after early surge
Trading volume stands at 284,031,410 shares with a total traded value of Rs12,022,767,811 Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: In a volatile trading session on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) […]
SC overturns its own conviction of ex-minister Anwar Saifullah in graft case – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned its own 2016 judgement convicting former federal minister for petroleum and natural resources Anwar Saifullah in a corruption reference, observing that an appellate court should not substitute its own view merely because another conclusion on the same evidence was possible. “Where a trial court has convicted an accused, […]