Khawaja Asif says KP on ‘same page’ as Centre in fight against terrorism – Pakistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday acknowledged that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was standing firmly with the Centre in combatting terrorism, hailing that they were on the “same page”. He made the remarks on the floor of the National Assembly while responding to an emotionally charged speech by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Noor Alam Khan, who […]
Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran
Kino Sports Complex director Sarah Hanna is readying the facility to welcome the Iranian team. Photo: AFP LONDON: In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran’s oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands “complete victory.” But in Tucson, they’re getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss. […]
President Zardari approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for citizen who sacrified his life while averting suicide attack – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved awarding the Sitara-i-Shujaat to a citizen who sacrificed his life while foiling a suicide attack in Attock’s Jand tehsil. The approval was granted by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, state-run PTV reported. According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday near a key […]
Karachi police get 3-day physical remand of alleged cocaine queenpin Anmol alias Pinky – Pakistan
KARACHI: A court on Wednesday granted police three-day physical remand of a woman allegedly involved in supplying cocaine and other deadly narcotics across the city. Anmol alias Pinky was arrested a day earlier from her Garden apartment in a joint raid conducted by police and a civilian intelligence agency in connection with two cases pertaining […]
Karachi police get 3-day physical remand of alleged cocaine queenpin – Pakistan
KARACHI: A court on Wednesday granted police three-day physical remand of a woman allegedly involved in supplying cocaine and other deadly narcotics across the city. Anmol alias Pinki was arrested a day earlier from her Garden apartment in a joint raid conducted by police and a civilian intelligence agency in connection with two cases pertaining […]
Putin hails Russia’s test launch of new Sarmat nuclear missile, calls it ‘most powerful’ – World
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of the new strategic nuclear missile Sarmat, describing it as “the most powerful in the world”. State TV showed Sergei Karakayev, commander of Russia’s strategic missile forces, reporting to Putin on what he said was a successful Sarmat test-launch on Tuesday. Putin said Russia will deploy […]
Indian arrogance shot down alongside planes during last year’s military conflict, Tarar says – Pakistan
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Indian aircraft shot down during the brief military conflict in May last year “brought down Indian arrogance with them”. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held in relevance to Marka-i-Haq in Islamabad. The conflict with India — starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack […]
Alleged drug baroness ‘Pinky’ handed over to police on three-day remand
Police tell court that alleged drug baroness Pinky heads a narcotics gang supplying high-value drugs nationwide Alleged drug dealer was presented before the court without handcuffs, in violation of official SOPs and security protocols. PHOTO: EXPRESS A District and Sessions Court on Wednesday granted the Karachi police a three-day physical remand of alleged drug baroness […]
Naqvi says land-grabbing mafia, illegal constructions to be completely eradicated from Islamabad – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday vowed that illegal constructions would be “completely eradicated” from Islamabad. He made the remarks during a special meeting he and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry were chairing, the interior ministry said on the social media platform X. “Land-grabbing mafia and illegal constructions will be completely eradicated from […]
Finance minister discusses budget preparations with visiting IMF mission – Business
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday discussed preparations for the upcoming federal budget and the country’s broader reform agenda with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visiting Islamabad, the finance ministry said. He briefed the delegation on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, reform priorities, and the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable economic stability and […]