JUI-F’s Fazlur Rehman rejects G-B election results
Party chief says federal govt must take all parties into confidence, including on matters of law and order Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi speaking a joint press conference in Peshawar. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday rejected the results of the recent […]
Israel kills 8 more Palestinians in Gaza attacks despite ‘ceasefire’
Health ministry says at least 978 Palestinians killed, 3,097 injured in Israeli attacks since ceasefire A Palestinian man inspects the site of an Israeli strike on a house whose residents were warned to evacuate before the attack, near a tent camp sheltering displaced people that was damaged in the strike, in Khan Younis in the […]
Pakistan demands ‘verifiable, non-reversible’ action by Afghan Taliban against terrorists, envoy tells UNSC – World
WASHINGTON: Pakistan told the UN Security Council on Monday that Islamabad’s demand from the Afghan Taliban was simple and clear: “verifiable and non-reversible action“ against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory. Addressing a UNSC meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, further stated: “Regrettably, this demand remains unmet.” And while […]
Lahore to have rental e-bike service – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to introduce the country’s first app-based electric motorbike rental service, saying it will simultaneously help tackle the city’s chronic last-mile connectivity gap and its worsening air quality crisis. Under the scheme, 10,000 e-bikes and 300 docking and charging stations will be deployed across the city in the first phase, […]
Lebanese army commander calls on CDF Munir, discusses regional security environment – Pakistan
The Lebanese army commander held a meeting with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday, during which the two exchanged views on the evolving regional security environment. The military’s media affairs wing said in a statement that Lebanese armed forces’ Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal called on CDF […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday in both global and local markets after a three-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $28.29 to reach $4,326.27. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs2,830 to reach […]
Any cat to catch the mice – Newspaper
THREE parallel events now underway or recently held carry the potential in varying measure to reset India’s destiny, in all likelihood for the better. From a bird’s eye view, the field looks set for a change. The fact that Germany lost the election for the first time in 40 years for a non-permanent member’s seat […]
Budget blues – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE budget is upon us. A day after this piece appears in the paper, it will be presented in Parliament, we were told in a tweet by a government official. This, however, does not mean the two parties — the PPP and PML-N — have agreed on all matters financial. The meetings continue as they […]
‘Israel violated Lebanon truce nearly 3,500 times’ – Newspaper
The wife of a Lebanese army captain, who was killed by Israeli bombardment, salutes as mourners carry her husband’s coffin at his home village in southern Lebanon.—AFP • Woman, child among 12 killed in attacks on Zifta, Tyre• Beirut counts 3,491 Israeli strikes since April 17; fresh bombardment damages Unesco heritage site• Hezbollah denies contact […]
PSX rebounds sharply as KSE-100 gains nearly 1,600 points
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: Investor sentiment turned noticeably positive during Tuesday’s session, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staging a strong rebound after volatility a day ago. Encouraged by […]