DG ISPR dismisses reports of Field Marshal Munir’s ‘apology’ remarks

ISLAMABAD: Military spokesperson Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday refuted media reports attributing apology remarks to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the DG ISPR said that journalist Sohail Warraich’s article was based on an event held in Brussels, … Read more

Four women to watch beyond the favorites

LONDON: The U.S. Open begins on Sunday with the spotlight on the big names, but several other contenders could just as easily steal the headlines at Flushing Meadows. JESSICA PEGULA (UNITED STATES)World ranking: 4Last year’s U.S. Open runner-up will be eager to go one better but a shock French Open loss to wildcard Lois Boisson … Read more

At least 30 injured in Saddar fireworks warehouse blaze

At least 30 people were injured on Thursday when a fireworks warehouse caught fire near Saddar Parking Plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road.  All injured were shifted to nearby hospitals.  Seeking immediate investigation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasal Lanjar inquired whether the warehouse was operating under a valid license. He tasked the police with assisting … Read more