UK court upholds Britain’s ban on Palestine Action group – World
The British government’s decision to ban the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is lawful because of its support for violence, London’s Court of Appeal ruled on Monday. Palestine Action, which had increasingly targeted Israel-linked defence companies in Britain, with a particular focus on Israel’s largest defence firm Elbit Systems, was proscribed […]
Pakistan to assume chairmanship of SCO Council of Heads of States in September – Pakistan
Pakistan is set to assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) in September, while next year’s CHS summit will also be hosted by Pakistan. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the SCO, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that the group has played an important […]
KSE-100 rallies by over 4,000 points after US, Iran reach preliminary agreement – Pakistan
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 4,000 points on Monday as the US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement aimed at ending a war that began over three months ago and upended the global economy. The KSE-100 index rose by 4,639.92 points (2.69 per cent) to close at 177,039.82 from the […]
Australian PM calls for ‘transparent inquiry’ into killing of girl by CCD in Punjab’s Chakwal – World
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday called for a transparent inquiry into the shooting of Hania Ahmad by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) earlier this week, according to The Guardian. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a […]
GB Election Commission postpones local bodies polls to Sept 27 due to Muharram – Pakistan
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan on Monday announced the postponement of local bodies polls in the region — scheduled for August 2 — to September 27. Earlier this month, the GB Election Commission had announced conducting the local bodies elections across the region on August 02. Addressing a press conference, the GB […]
The Iranian leaders killed in Israeli-US war
Iran lost its top political and military brass during the 108-day war with the US and Israel, amid world unrest Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Security chief Ali Larijani and Revolutionary Guards chief Mohammad Pakpour were among the top leaders assassinated by Israel and US in 108 days war. PHOTOS: REUTERS Over the course of […]
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty. Spain, regarded as one […]
Section 144 imposed in several areas of Upper, Lower South Waziristan amid security concerns – Pakistan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The district administrations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper South Waziristan and Lower South Waziristan imposed Section 144 in several areas on Monday due to security concerns and the movement of security forces, officials said. According to separate notifications issued by the deputy commissioners of both districts, restrictions have been enforced on public movement in […]
PSX rallies by over 4,000 points after US, Iran reach preliminary agreement – Pakistan
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 gained over 4,000 points on Monday as the US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement aimed towards ending a war that began over three months ago and crippled the world economy. The KSE-100 index rose by 4,639.92 points (2.69 per cent) to close at 177,039.82 from the […]
‘Shukriya Pakistan’: Islamabad’s mediatory role acclaimed as world welcomes US-Iran agreement – World
Islamabad’s mediatory role, as well as those of other countries, was in the limelight on Monday as world leaders welcomed a much-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and eventually end a war that began more than three months ago and crippled the world economy. The preliminary agreement, first announced by Prime Minister […]