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Suicide after ‘workplace torment’

Doctor refutes rape charges, accuses peers of pushing him to suicide in chilling letter HYDERABAD: A Chief Medical Officer of civil hospital Mithi, Tharparkar district, committed suicide on Friday night, due to being allegedly pestered by his senior and junior colleagues in the hospital after he was framed with allegation of raping a male nurse. … Read more

US plans record arms deal for Taiwan amid rising military tensions with China

Sources say deal, largest ever for Taiwan, includes advanced air defence systems and missile capabilities Beijing urged Washington to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, stop the dangerous moves of arming Taiwan, and stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. PHOTO: FREEPIK A major US arms package for … Read more

Fare hikes disrupt Eid homecoming tradition

Pindi passengers struggle with mounting travel costs; migrant workers abandon plans to return People rush to bus stands to head home for Eidul Fitr. PHOTO: WASEEM IMRAN/EXPRESS RAWALPINDI: Transporters operating from all 55 large and small bus terminals across Rawalpindi district, including the Pirwadhai General Bus Stand, have significantly increased fares for suburban and long-distance … Read more

NATO-partner Serbia admits buying Chinese missiles after photos leaked

Croatia slams Serbia’s missile buy as threat to regional stability, sign of growing Balkans arms race Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during an interview in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Serbia recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles for its air force, becoming the weapon’s first European operator, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said late … Read more

PTI’s persisting concerns

. The continued denial of due prison rights to former prime minister Imran Khan is now simmering into a political storm. The PTI seems to be losing its patience, and a confrontation is on the cards after the holy month of Ramazan. K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who in his de jure capacity also tried … Read more