Indian navy rescues 19 Pakistanis from Somali pirates – World
NEW DELHI: India’s navy said on Tuesday it had freed an Iranian fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates, the second in as many days, after the latest attack on Indian Ocean shipping. The warship INS Sumitra “compelled the safe release” of the 19 Pakistani crew members and the Iranian-flagged Al Naeemi fishing vessel, the spokesman […]
Drap orders recall of nine ‘poisonous’ syrups – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has directed pharmaceutical companies to recall nine contaminated syrups, the authority’s CEO told Dawn. In the past two months, the regulator has found at least seven pharmaceutical companies involved in producing syrups with high proportions of Propylene Glycol (PG), a prohibited substance. Drap CEO Dr Asim Rauf […]
After ECP snub, caretakers leave FBR to elected govt – Business
• Commission says caretakers do not have mandate to legislate, tells them to stick to routine matters• Cabinet approves restructuring plan; two oversight bodies for Customs, IRS; Federal Policy Board on the cards• Shamshad says tax-to-GDP ratio to be at 18pc in five years ISLAMABAD: After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) barred the caretaker […]
Should be clear we’re promoting a film, not a drama: Usama Khan
In a recent appearance on Ahmad Ali Butt’s show Mind Na Karna, Yumna Zaidi and Usama Khan engaged in a candid conversation about film promotions and Usama’s distinctive dressing style. The host inquired about Usama’s flamboyant attire for movie promotions, to which Usama responded by highlighting the need for a distinct promotional look to differentiate […]
PTI leaders slam verdict; appeal for calm
ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the 10-year imprisonment handed down to former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appealed to it workers to remain calm and focus on February 8 elections. In their statements and video messages as well as social media posts, Several PTI leaders […]
2 civilians, 4 security personnel martyred in operation against terrorists in Mach, Kolpur: ISPR – Pakistan
Four personnel of law enforcement agencies and two civilians have been martyred in an ongoing operation against terrorists in Balochistan’s Mach and Kolpur area, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70 kilometres […]
IMF downgrades Pakistan’s 2024 growth estimate to 2pc – Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded Pakistan’s growth estimate for fiscal year 2024 to two per cent, according to a report issued on Tuesday. The Fund’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) for January said the estimate was downgraded by 0.5pc from 2.5pc in October’s outlook. The IMF’s latest growth forecast is lower than the government’s […]
CJ says judges are undeterred by criticism
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa observed on Tuesday that the court could only interpret law but it could not enact legislation, and emphasised that the court could not provide any help in the absence of the relevant law. Heading a three-judge bench including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarat Hilali for […]
4 dead, 5 injured in blast at PTI rally in Balochistan’s Sibi – Pakistan
Four people have been killed and five injured in a bomb blast at a PTI rally in Balochistan’s Sibi on Tuesday, according to officials. An update from District Headquarters Hospital Sibi’s Medical Superintendent Dr Babar and District Health Officer Imran Baloch said four people were killed and five people were injured. Earlier, Sibi Station House […]
Balochistan minister says 7 militants killed after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that seven militants were killed after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70 kilometres from the provincial […]