Colombia earthquake death toll surges to 224 as search for survivors continues – World
The death toll from a devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia jumped to 224, local authorities said on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through the wreckage for survivors. Rescue efforts carried into a second day as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll […]
Police defend handling of case of death of two women at Township police station
Judicial magistrate’s interim report clarifies that the final findings will depend on the post-mortem report CCPO Lahore Bilal Saddique Kamyana addresses a press conference. — SCREENGRAB EXPRESS The Lahore police on Tuesday defended their handling of a case of the death of two women at Township Police Station, saying a judicial inquiry and an interim […]
At least 12 dead as loader rickshaw carrying wedding procession falls into canal in Kot Addu – Pakistan
LAHORE: As many as 12 people, including six minors, were found dead after a speeding loader rickshaw carrying 24 people fell into the Muzaffargarh Canal on Monday night after attending a marriage ceremony in a nearby village, it emerged on Tuesday. On Monday, three loader rickshaws carrying a wedding procession were travelling to Basti Arain […]
Govt decreases petrol price by Rs1.70, hikes HSD by Rs1.39 for August 12
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs325.92 per litre and HSD to Rs382.25 under the new pricing system Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday decreased the price of petrol by Rs1.70 while hiking the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.39 per litre […]
Lahore hospitals report surge in gastroenteritis patients amid conflicting outbreak reports – Pakistan
LAHORE: Amid conflicting reports regarding the outbreak of gastroenteritis in the provincial capital, some hospitals witnessed an extraordinary rush of patients brought in with severe complications of the waterborne disease. The situation was said to be particularly alarming at the province’s largest teaching hospital, Mayo Hospital, where medics said they were receiving patients with complications […]
Man shot dead on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road after ‘opening fire’ on security personnel – Pakistan
A man, whom police claimed was affiliated with a “particular political party”, was shot dead by law enforcement officials on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road on Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire on security forces, injuring an official. “The attacker, Muhammad Hussain, was immediately killed in retaliatory fire,” said a statement by Rawalpindi police. The police added […]
The Pakistan the world keeps missing
International standards are often assumed to be a modern invention. They are not. Many predate the United Nations itself; the International Labour Organization (ILO), for instance, was established under the League of Nations and only later folded into the UN system. Countries have long used such standards to strengthen governance, build credibility, and integrate into […]
Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war […]
Lahore court sets August 18 to indict TikToker Rajab Butt, 4 others in sexual assault case – Pakistan
LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday summoned TikToker Rajab Butt and four other suspects to frame charges against them in a case of alleged sexual assault of a social media influencer. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafaryab heard a private complaint filed by the social media influencer against Butt and four others and directed all […]
JI sends Rs1bn defamation notice to ex-FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has sent a legal notice to former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi and sought Rs1 billion in damages over allegations that the party received money to suppress public protests, according to a statement by the JI. The statement said the legal notice was sent on July 27 through Advocate Tahir […]