Democrats seek Senate Republican support to limit Trump’s war powers – World
WASHINGTON: Three senior Democratic leaders urged their colleagues in the US Senate on Thursday to support the move to prevent President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran without congressional approval. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said in a joint statement that the House of Representatives […]
PM Shehbaz hails Islamabad’s ‘true and special relationship’ with Washington at event marking US 250th anniversary – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the “true and special relationship” between Pakistan and the United States, which has spanned nearly eight decades and covers bilateral interests in security, counter-terrorism, energy and science, among other fields. Addressing an event marking the US 250th anniversary, PM Shehbaz noted that Islamabad and Washington had “worked closely […]
Inquiry uncovers over 500 suspicious degrees, financial irregularities at KP’s Gomal University – Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Inquiry reports have identified hundreds of suspicious degrees and questionable financial transactions in a major scandal involving alleged fake degrees, financial irregularities and embezzlement of public funds at Gomal University, it emerged on Thursday. According to official documents and inquiry reports seen by Dawn, the investigation was initiated on the directives of […]
PM sees new era in relations with US
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a ceremony marking the 250th Independence Anniversary of the United States in Islamabad. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States were moving beyond a traditional diplomatic partnership towards a broader relationship rooted in people-to-people links, education, investment and shared economic opportunity, as […]
Campaigning peaks as G-B polls near
GILGIT: With the election clock ticking down and political temperatures rising sharply across Gilgit-Baltistan, the contest has entered its most charged phase, where campaigning was in full swing, rival parties locked in intense mobilisation, and every corner of the region – from remote valleys to busy town centres echoing with slogans, rallies, and last-ditch efforts […]
SC upholds Zahir Jaffer’s death penalty in Noor murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the review petition filed by convicted murderer Zahir Jaffer against his death sentence in the Noor Muqaddam murder case, upholding the judgments of the lower courts. A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar announced the short order, ruling that the arguments advanced by the convict did not […]
4 terrorists killed in DI Khan, Mohmand IBOs
RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed four terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO in Dera Ismail Khan district following reports of terrorist presence. “After […]
Security forces kill 4 terrorists in separate KP operations: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed four terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the four terrorists killed during the operations belonged to Fitna Al Khawarij, referring to the term used by the state to designate members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban […]
PTI leaders once again barred from meeting Imran Khan at Adiala jail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders on Thursday arrived at Adiala jail hoping to meet party founder Imran Khan but were once again denied permission to meet the former prime minister. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed the incarcerated ex-premier to have twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. […]
CPEC coal fertiliser plant gets $1.12b
. LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has welcomed the establishment of Pakistan’s first coal-based fertiliser plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), describing the $1.12 billion investment as a game-changing initiative that will strengthen agricultural productivity, enhance food security, create employment and accelerate industrial development, according to a statement […]