Ebola had ‘big head-start’ but response catching up: WHO – World
The Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa had a “big head-start”, the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief acknowledged Wednesday, but insisted efforts to rein in the deadly virus were making progress. The outbreak, which was declared on May 15 in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has so far been confirmed to have infected […]
Rubio declares US operation against Iran over, claims Washington achieved military objectives – World
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday that Washington’s military campaign against Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury”, had concluded and that any subsequent American military action would be defensive in nature rather than part of an ongoing offensive operation. Rubio made the remarks during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing when […]
FCC questions apex court directions to high courts
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on May 12 ordered the Islamabad High Court to decide applications filed by rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chatta seeking suspension of their sentences, preferably within two weeks. However, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), in its latest judgment, has held that any order or direction […]
2 in 10 Pakistanis believe country is on right track: Ipsos survey – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Only two in 10 Pakistanis surveyed believe the country is on the right track, with optimism higher among some groups, a survey conducted by market research company Ipsos shows. Men are more optimistic than women, while rural residents show more optimism than those in urban areas. Of the four provinces, respondents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Centre demands Rs1.7tr from NFC
The finance adviser complained about neglecting the province in the allocation of development budget. Out of the Rs1.126 trillion federal development budget, only Rs2.2 billion is being given for K-P projects. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The finance adviser of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government said on Wednesday that the federal government had sought a reduction of Rs1.7 trillion […]
Below-normal rainfall, above-normal temperatures expected in most parts of country from June to August: PMD – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across most parts of the country during the months of June to August. The PMD said in its outlook that the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is currently in a neutral phase and is expected to shift to a positive phase by July […]
OGDCL makes significant oil, gas discovery in Sindh’s Sanghar district – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Wednesday said it made a significant oil and gas discovery from its exploratory well Bobi Deep-1, located in Sindh’s Sanghar district. The company is the country’s largest oil and gas producer and, in April this year, began commercial production from Pakistan’s largest-ever oil and […]
Bilawal pledges to address Diamer-Bhasha Dam resettlement issues if PPP wins G-B polls – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday vowed to address resettlement concerns of those affected by the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam on an “immediate basis” if his party emerges victorious in the June 7 polls. Bilawal made the declaration while addressing a rally in Diamer, as the PPP and other political parties have, over the […]
If you need to use the loo on the way to Turbat – Pakistan
Balochistan has 42,911km of roads, toilets should be spaced every 100km. The bus lurched to a halt on the long, dry highway that takes you from Gwadar to Turbat. A clutch of men jumped out and sprinted towards the makeshift bathroom by the road. Some of them scattered into the bushes. Back in the bus, […]
Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal – World
Israel’s hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians hope will be part of a future independent state. Most nations consider Israeli settlements there to be illegal under international law and a major obstacle to a two-state solution […]