Trump says seven jets shot down in Pakistan-India conflict

US President Donald Trump said that seven jets shot down during Pakistan-India conflict in May. He took credit for preventing what he described as a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump said the situation in South Asia was “raging” when fighter jets were shot … Read more

Maryam Nawaz directs urgent evacuation of flood-affected areas in Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has issued strict directives to ensure the timely evacuation of populations in flood-hit areas, ahead of expected flood torrents, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported on Monday. In a statement, the CM emphasised the need to utilise all available resources to minimise loss of life. She ordered the immediate … Read more

Afghan teen resists forced marriage in Pindi

RAWALPINDI:   Authorities have decided to deport a 16-year-old Afghan girl, Naushaba, and her mother back to Afghanistan after an attempted forced marriage in Rawalpindi failed. Police said the girl was brought from Afghanistan by an Afghan national, Male Khan, through Quetta’s Kuchlak route. He intended to marry her to his brother Gul Khan while … Read more

First-ever training for college teachers on administrative roles launched

KARACHI: For the first time in Sindh’s history, a structured training programme has been launched to prepare college teachers for administrative roles and responsibilities. The inaugural session of the training was held at the Training, Management and Research Wing in Karachi on Monday, where Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah emphasised the importance of … Read more