What happens when the Strait of Hormuz reopens? – World
The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. AFP examines how the reopening could work and why a return to normal is likely to take time. Are ships ready? Once formal approval is […]
Autopsy report of nine-year-old girl killed in Chakwal CCD shooting reveals multiple bullet wounds – Pakistan
CHAKWAL: The post-mortem report of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, an Australian national who was killed in a shootout in Chakwal on Wednesday night, has confirmed that she sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a robbery when […]
PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until July 24 – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian civilian and military aircraft for another month, until July 24, 2026, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday. The previous extension of the airspace ban was set to expire on June 24. “Pakistan has extended the air […]
What's in the MOU
The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran's nuclear programme. Titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States […]
Iran truce spared world from economic crisis: Trump
US president links deal to stabilisation of energy markets Issues fresh warning against non-compliance by Tehran EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE: US President Donald Trump has defended the interim agreement reached with Iran, saying the deal helped avert what could have become a global economic catastrophe while warning that military action could resume if Tehran failed […]
US-Iran deal a ‘political nightmare’ for Netanyahu, analysts say – World
WASHINGTON: The US-Iran agreement has placed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in one of the most difficult political positions of his career, leaving him squeezed between Washington, Tehran, domestic critics, and an approaching election. For decades, Netanyahu built his political identity around three interconnected themes: his ability to influence United States policy, his determination to […]
TTAP rejects PTI claims of no prior notice for 10,000-strong demonstration outside Adiala jail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While the PTI leadership distanced itself from the call to gather 10,000 people outside Adiala jail on Tuesday, claiming that National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai did not inform them, the TTAP spokesperson rejected the claim. PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan claimed a day earlier that she was approached by Achakzai […]
PPP lawmaker calls for separate South Punjab province in Senate – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As senators from the treasury and opposition traded accusations during Wednesday’s budget debate in the Senate, PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan demanded a separate South Punjab province. “Seven million children are born in Pakistan annually, more than in all of Europe. What are we doing for their employment?” he asked during the budget debate […]
New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman said on Wednesday that a new faceless tax system would be launched in October to protect people from harassment by taxmen, admitting that any new information being sent to fields for collecting taxes […]
Say no to recycling!
The only thriving recycling business in Pakistan is inadvertently doing more harm and foul than any non-eco-friendly business. The secret that makes this irony possible is in the source. All across the country, major hospitals unknowingly provide dangerous and bio-hazardous waste with high risks of contamination to informal waste pickers by failing to arrange its […]