French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s – Tech
France’s parliament on Tuesday was set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by […]
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s mediation role to Iran
Stresses peace, stability in region Momeni lauds Pak diplomatic role Iran interior minister also meets CDF BACK TO DIPLOMACY: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: NNI ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during a call by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, on Tuesday emphasised that Pakistan […]
Govt increases petrol price by Rs4.93, diesel by Rs7.15 per litre – Pakistan
The government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol by Rs4.93 and that of high-speed diesel by Rs7.15 per litre to pass on the impact of fluctuating global prices following renewed regional hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs320.73 per litre and that of HSD at Rs367.21. […]
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi arrested outside PM Modi’s Delhi residence amid mass protest – World
Delhi Police on Tuesday detained Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister and fellow lawmaker, Priyanka Gandhi, as well as the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav from a protest site outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, The Press Trust of India reported. The opposition leader, also chief of the Indian National Congress party, demanded […]
Petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike after talks over daily pricing fail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday announced a nationwide strike from Wednesday night after negotiations with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed. Speaking to the media after a meeting with the government’s team, led by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, APPPOA representatives said their hour-long talks over the daily […]
Record rains inundate Gujranwala, Gujrat
GUJRANWALA: Record-breaking monsoon rains lashed Gujranwala and Gujrat, killing at least five people, including two children, injuring four others and paralysing daily life as roads, markets and residential areas were submerged under floodwater. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Gujranwala received a record 250mm of rainfall, while Gujrat recorded 153mm during the first major monsoon […]
LHC confirms death sentences of convicts in motorway gang rape case – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued a detailed judgment confirming the death sentences awarded to two convicts in the high-profile 2020 Lahore-Sialkot Motorway gang-rape case, ruling that the prosecution had established the charges beyond reasonable doubt through overwhelming ocular, medical and forensic evidence. Through a short order, a two-member bench comprising Justice […]
Who is who in UK PM Andy Burnham’s new cabinet – World
The new premier has handed top jobs to several politicians who helped pave his path to power and ditched senior figures seen as loyal to the previous leader. Andy Burnham on Tuesday was to hold his first meeting with a dramatically reshaped cabinet of ministers, after removing some key figures and offering others new positions. […]
Iranian interior minister meets PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir in Islamabad – Pakistan
Iran’s interior minister, Eskandar Momeni, met Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir on Tuesday at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional and bilateral security, and effective border management were discussed, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The visiting Iranian […]
Sangeeta reveals why Naeema Butt was dropped from her film
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actress, filmmaker, and director Sangeeta has made surprising revelations about actress Naeema Butt, saying she was initially cast in her upcoming Punjabi film but was later removed due to her attitude and interference in the casting process. Speaking in a recent interview, Sangeeta revealed that Naeema Butt was originally selected for an […]