Major earthquake claims 111 lives in Colombia – World
PEREIRA: At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring 87 others, with still more residents trapped in the rubble. The 7.4-magnitude quake, with its epicenter in the coastal Choco region at a depth of 100km, struck at 7:34am, triggering […]
Goods, oil transporters strike continues – Newspaper
KARACHI: A driver passes between trucks parked at the Shireen Jinnah colony terminal, as a wheel-jam strike called by goods transporters affected the movement of cargo across the country for a third consecutive day. Talks between transporters and the government are expected to continue today.—PPI • Next round of talks with govt today• KCCI offers […]
Retrospective tax penalties are ‘unlawful’: Supreme Court – Business
• Says sanctions under ITO 2001 cannot apply to assessments governed by repealed law• Settles conflict between two previous rulings ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that penalties imposed under the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO) 2001 for assessments completed before June 30, 2002 were illegal and legally unsustainable, emphasising that such penalties could not […]
Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension
A football pitch amid the rubble in Gaza City. Photo: AFP GAZA: The Palestinian football association announced on Monday that it would resume activity in September after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. “We announce the resumption of sports activities and the football association’s league beginning September 4,” association president Jibril Rajoub […]
Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim
Oil prices steadied on Tuesday at more than one-week highs amid fading hopes of a deal between the US and Iran to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump demanded compensation for damage the US has incurred. Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.11%, to $87.62 a barrel, while US West […]
Parking issues persist at pedestrian-only street
SERIAL VIOLATORS: Despite a clear ban on parking at the entrance gate of newly-opened pedestrian-only street in Raja Bazaar and a warning that violators will be fined Rs2,000, motorcycles continue to be parked at the site. PHOTO: EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: The district administration and traffic police have banned motorcycle parking at the entry and exit points […]
President, PM pledge equality for minorities
. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on National Minorities Day reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to equality, religious freedom, tolerance and the protection of minority rights, while highlighting the contributions of minority communities to national development. In separate messages issued on the occasion, President Zardari called for renewing the commitment to making […]
At least 111 killed in Colombia earthquake
BOGOTA, COLUMBIA: At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble. The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis, […]
3rd phase of AJK elections: PML-N poised for gains in Poonch amid rigging allegations – Pakistan
The PML-N appeared set to gain at least one seat in Poonch division, where four constituencies went to the polls on Monday amid allegations of rigging, violence and disruption, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in LA-14 (Dhirkot), a constituency from […]
3rd phase of AJK elections: PML-N set to gain ground in Poonch as Muslim Conference chief loses Dhirkot – Pakistan
The PML-N appeared set to gain at least one seat in Poonch division, where four constituencies went to the polls on Monday amid allegations of rigging, violence and disruption, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in LA-14 (Dhirkot), a constituency from […]