No let-up in men falling into honey traps of Katcha gangs in Sindh – Pakistan
LAHORE: Men from Punjab districts continue to fall into honey traps of the gangs of Katcha areas of Kashmore and Ghotki in Sindh despite repeated warnings given by police and law-enforcement departments. In yet another honey-trap case, an employee of Rescue 1122 of Bahawalpur has fallen into the trap of the gangs. Saleem Abid Hashmi, […]
La Nina return could reduce extreme heat risks for 2024, say scientists – World
PARIS: The rapid return of the La Nina weather phenomenon “may actually decrease” the risk that 2024 smashes last year’s record heat, Europe’s climate monitor said, amid enduring historic global temperatures. Although the past nine consecutive months have clocked temperatures previously unseen by humanity, it fell in line with climatologists’ predictions of human-caused climate change […]
Djokovic excited by return to Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: World number one Novak Djokovic said his excitement level is high as he returns to the ATP Indian Wells Masters for the first time in five years. The Serb will resume his quest for a record-setting sixth trophy at the ATP-WTA California desert classic, which he last won in 2016 and last played […]
JI senator calls for political dialogue to ensure civilian supremacy – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Amid calls for civilian supremacy in the Senate, a lawmaker on Thursday proposed a dialogue among political parties to achieve this goal. In his farewell speech days before his retirement on completion of six-year term, Senator Mushtaq Ahmed of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) said that political parties should hold a dialogue and give way to each […]
IHC wonders if Imran was asked before his home declared sub-jail – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asked if the authorities sought permission from former prime minister Imran Khan before converting his Bani Gala residence into a sub-jail. IHC Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb made the remarks on Thursday while hearing the petition of Mr Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, to transfer her from the Bani Gala residence […]
PCB expected to appoint Azhar Ali, Rehan-ul-Haq on key roles
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is poised to appoint former Test cricketer Azhar Ali to a significant role. According to a media report, it is anticipated that Azhar will either join the selection committee or take up a position at the high-performance center within the board. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly keen […]
PM Shehbaz urges unity among coalition to counter rising economic challenges – Pakistan
• Holds reception to rally support for Zardari as joint presidential candidate• Calls on PTI to collaborate with Centre, assures KP govt of support ISLAMABAD: Five days after assuming office for his second term as the prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the ruling coalition that the country is facing gigantic challenges, which could […]
PM launches Rs7.5 billion Ramazan relief package – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Following an approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a Rs7.5 billion Ramazan package for needy people has been launched, allowing them to acquire essential items at subsidised rates from all 4,775 utility stores across the country. The PM Ramazan package, approved in a meeting chaired by the prime minister, started on Thursday and will […]
Concentration of powers in one person negates democracy: Justice Shah – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The concentration of administrative powers in the hands of a single individual, such as the chief justice, runs counter to the ideals of democratic governance and judicial fairness, observed Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah in a 20-page additional note to the Oct 11 judgement in the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure Act). Justice Shah […]
President Alvi appoints three judges – Pakistan
(LEFT to right) Justice Hashim Kakar, Justice Shahzad Ahmad Khan, and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the appointment of three judges of the superior judiciary. Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has been appointed to the Supreme Court under Article 175-A of the Constitution. The president […]