2 suspects in fatal attacks on Lahore cops killed in Muridke fire exchange, say police – Pakistan
LAHORE: Two men who allegedly shot dead three police officials in Lahore on Thursday were killed during an exchange of fire with law enforcers at a house in Muridke where they had held a family hostage, police sources told Dawn. Police officials identified the suspects as a father-son duo, Fayyaz Butt and Rehan Butt, saying […]
9 months at sea: Reports about condition of USS Abraham Lincoln crew spark congressional alarm – World
Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America’s giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly difficult as the Iran war drags on. The ship — now in its ninth month of deployment — is expected to be replaced in the […]
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
. WASHINGTON: The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters. Washington last […]
Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day
. NEW DELHI: The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country’s nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He hoisted the national flag during […]
In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence – Pakistan
Celebrations were held across Pakistan on Friday as the nation celebrated 79 years of independence. State-run Radio Pakistan reported that the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. […]
Petroleum dealers postpone planned strike as govt approves margin revision – Business
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PPDA) on Friday called off its plans to begin a strike on Saturday after the government approved a proposed revision in the dealers’ margins. The nod for the revision was also confirmed by the finance ministry in a statement, which did not specify the amount. The Economic Coordination Committee had […]
Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
ISLAMABAD: A virtual ceremony was held at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters for the signing of the “Co-operative Arrangement regarding Co-operation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between Pakistan Customs and Hong Kong Customs.” The cooperative arrangement provides the Customs administrations of Pakistan and Hong Kong with a structured framework for enhanced […]
Petroleum dealers call off planned strike as govt approves margin revision – Business
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PPDA) on Friday called off its plans to begin a strike on Saturday after the government approved a proposed revision in the dealers’ margins. The nod for the revision was also confirmed by the finance ministry in a statement, which did not specify the amount. The Economic Coordination Committee had […]
Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce – World
India’s Reliance Industries and Britain’s Rolls-Royce announced on Friday plans to jointly design and manufacture engines for New Delhi’s multirole indigenous fighter jet programme. Reliance Industries Limited, India’s largest private sector company, has been expanding into defence production in military aerospace and advanced munitions to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. India, […]
Quaid-e-Azam statue unveiled as Pakistan Embassy in Washington marks Independence Day
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says Pakistan remains important to the world for its history, geography and diplomacy Pakistan Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh hoists the national flag during an Independence Day ceremony at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington on Friday. Photo: X The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington marked the country’s 80th Independence […]