UN chief urges respect for navigational rights, freedom in Strait of Hormuz
‘Peace agreements require persistent engagement and political will,’ says Antonio Guterres A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that respect for international law was eroding globally, particularly in the Middle East, cautioning that the consequences could deepen instability and […]
Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence
Koko Tech to tap in to consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to Koko Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned by Alibaba.com Holdings, […]
PSL imposes two-year ban on Muzarabani
Blessing Muzarabani pulls out of Islamabad United deal to join KKR in IPL move. Photo: REUTERS/FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has imposed a two-year ban on Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, ruling him out of the league until 2029. The decision was taken after Muzarabani, who had initially agreed to join Islamabad United, […]
K-Electric, HESCO to be excluded from govt’s daily loadshedding plan: Power Division
K-Electric and the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) will be excluded from the federal government’s daily loadshedding plan, the Power Division’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. Earlier today, the division said that due to rising electricity demand during peak hours, electricity would be suspended for around 2.25 hours daily between 5pm and 1am countrywide under its […]
Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah
US Secretary of State is set to attend the meeting between Israeli ambassador to the US and his Lebanese counterpart Lebanon. Photo: AFP (file) Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel presses its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas, with Israel ruling out a ceasefire and […]
Viral video does not show US naval blockade of Iran
Although original context of the video could not be conclusively determined, it was traced as far back as May 2022 Video claiming it shows US Navy ships blocking the Strait of Hormuz is old. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Multiple people were sharing a video on social media platform X since Monday, claiming it shows US Navy ships […]
Pakistan’s largest IT park gets go-ahead
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tech landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the establishment of the country’s largest IT Park in the federal capital. Covering an area of 3.3 acres, the ambitious project has received approval from the Special Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC), marking a monumental stride forward for technological innovation in Pakistan. This landmark […]
President confers military awards
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred insignias of military awards upon 42 officers of the Pakistan armed forces at a presidential investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Sunday in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations. The investiture ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials and families of the award recipients. At the ceremony, […]
Deadly land dispute claims six lives in Nawabshah
KARACHI: At least six people were killed and eight others injured during a clash over a land dispute in Nawabshah district on Sunday. The conflict erupted early this morning between two factions of the Dahri community – stemming from a disagreement over contracted land within the jurisdiction of Pubho police station. According to Nawabshah police, the […]
President confers civil, military awards
RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari conferred military awards to the officers and soldiers of Pakistan’s armed forces including the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy (PN), and Pakistan Air Force (PAF), said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan (ISPR) on Saturday. One Sitara-i-Basalat, 135 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 45 Imtiazi Asnad, 148 COAS Commendation Cards, 23 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), […]