HRCP ‘deeply alarmed’ at continued captivity of seafarers onboard tanker seized by Somali pirates – Pakistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday expressed alarm at the continued captivity of Pakistanis aboard an oil tanker seized by Somali pirates, demanding urgent action by the government and the relevant authorities. The MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged product tanker, was seized on April 21, approximately 30 nautical miles off Somalia’s Puntland […]
Former Indian army chief backs RSS leader’s call for engaging in dialogue with Pakistan – World
Former Indian army chief Gen (retired) Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi open. In an interview with Press Trust of India aired on Tuesday, RSS Secretary General Dattatreya Hosabale said there “should always be a window for […]
Former Indian army chief backs RSS leader’s call for engaging in dialogue with Pakistan: report – World
Former Indian army chief Gen (retired) Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi open, Indian media reported. In an interview with Press Trust of India aired on Tuesday, RSS Secretary General Dattatreya Hosabale said there “should always be […]
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer to host 86th Peabody Awards
This year’s addition to honour 34 winners across categories, including Emmy winners ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Adolescence’ Palestinian-American comedian Mohammed “Mo” Amer is set to host the 86th annual Peabody Awards. The comedian, best known for his critically acclaimed Netflix series Mo, will host the ceremony on May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly […]
Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to ‘conflict’ as US-China summit starts – World
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday. Trump had arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a […]
Dar led committee discusses growth-oriented tax measures for budget
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a follow-up meeting of the committee constituted by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to continue deliberations on tax policy proposals for the forthcoming budget. According to a post on X, DPM […]
Constable injured in attack on checkpost succumbs to wounds in Charsadda – Pakistan
CHARSADDA: A constable, who had sustained critical injuries in an attack on a checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda last month, succumbed to his wounds late on Wednesday night, police said on Thursday. Charsadda police spokesperson Safiullah said Constable Sajjad Khan was injured when unidentified militants targeted the Azizabad checkpost with explosive material on April 22. […]
In pictures: US president gets red carpet welcome upon arrival for talks with China’s Xi in Beijing – World
Trump welcomed at the opulent Great Hall of the People with military band fanfare, a gun salute and a host of schoolchildren jumping and chanting “welcome!”. US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues […]
In pictures: US president gets red carpet welcome upon arrival for talks with China’s Xi – World
Trump welcomed at the opulent Great Hall of the People with military band fanfare, a gun salute and a host of schoolchildren jumping and chanting “welcome!”. US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China’s Xi Jinping their countries would have “a fantastic future together”, as they began a superpower summit in Beijing on thorny issues […]
Xi calls for China, US to be ‘partners not rivals’ as high-stakes talks with Trump kick off in Beijing – World
China’s Xi Jinping called for Washington and Beijing to be “partners not rivals” as two days of talks with US President Donald Trump kicked off on Thursday. The day began with Xi welcoming US President Trump with a handshake at the opulent Great Hall of the People. Accompanied by Trump, Xi shook hands with several […]