South Korean president proposes talks with North to formally end war – World
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea on Saturday to formally end the long-running Korean war, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Moscow while asserting its status as an “irreversible” nuclear state. The two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended with an armistice rather than a peace […]
Forces eliminate 10 terrorists in Khuzdar operation – Newspaper
• Several others injured as three hideouts targeted in Shor Pard• Search underway for those who escaped QUETTA: Security forces killed 10 terrorists and injured many others in an intelligence-based operation in Shor Pard area of Khuzdar district on Saturday. During the operation, security forces cordoned off and engaged multiple terrorist hideouts. According to security […]
Govt opts for high-level talks as strike strains ports – Newspaper
• Federal minister Aleem Khan, Sindh governor to meet goods transporters in Karachi• Security authorities join efforts to help break deadlock ISLAMABAD: With congestion beginning to build at the ports due to a pile-up of containers, the eight-day strike by truckers and edible oil tankers could end on Sunday (today) following a crucial round of […]
Afghan Taliban mark five years in power
. VICTORY CELEBRATIONS: A convoy of Taliban security personnel take part in a parade in front of the former US Embassy building in Kabul. PHOTO: AFP KABUL: The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. Outside […]
Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS: First aid responders and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the neighborhood in the southern Lebanese village of Deir al-Zahrani. PHOTO: AFP BEIRUT: At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s health ministry said. The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah […]
Four K-P heritage sites added to UNESCO list
Minister hails international recognition of Bhamaala, Sethi House, Barikot and Gor Gathri PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan has termed the inclusion of four more historical sites from the province in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre’s Tentative List a major achievement for the provincial government and international recognition of its rich cultural […]