Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns
Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.
Police course postponed after two ASIs die
. LAHORE: Police authorities have postponed the Elite Orientation Course (EOC) for assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) and SIs following the death of two Punjab Highway Patrol personnel during training at the Elite Police Training School in Lahore. According to a memorandum issued by the additional inspector general of police (training), the EOC 2026 for SIs and … Read more
IHC reopens Pattoki AC death case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ordered a fresh post-mortem examination of the body of late Assistant Commissioner Furqan Ahmed, who was buried at the H-8 Cemetery in Islamabad nearly a year ago. The court directed the District Magistrate to complete the post-mortem process within 10 days. Pattoki AC Furqan Ahmed died at … Read more
PM vows no mercy for ‘negligent’ PIMS officials
Orders action against executive director, 7 others Announces Rs10m, Sitara-e-Khidmat for ‘brave’ nurse Inquiry SWIFT ACTION: PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the PIMS fire incident in Lahore. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight people identified by an inquiry committee over the Pakistan Institute of Medical … Read more
Dar terms economic turnaround miraculous
. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty virtually on Friday. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed transformation of Pakistan’s image, strengthening of economy and diplomatic achievements miraculous, crediting it to the sincere and relentless efforts of the incumbent … Read more
Bridal fashion show draws star-studded crowd in Karachi
Glamorous event sees array of celebrities walk the ramp to showcase extensive collection of wedding, festive wear KARACHI: A glamorous bridal fashion show in Karachi brought together an array of Pakistani actors, television personalities, models and social media stars, turning the runway into a celebration of traditional bridal fashion with a contemporary touch. Held at … Read more
Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner
The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
Treasury Bars Some Reporters From G20 Finance Meeting
[Specific reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg were not granted credentials to cover the meeting of financial leaders next week in Asheville, N.C.
Soldiers in Niger Attack Presidential Palace and Airport, Shaking Junta
Renegade Nigerien soldiers attacked sites around the capital, the defense ministry said, including a key air base that hosts Russian mercenaries.
Retailers on tax net jump 31%
The FBR’s data revealed that people actually paid Rs85.4 billion, suggesting that they were ready to bear the extra cost but not to come into the tax net. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: After a lull, the government’s drive to integrate large retailers with the tax system picked up momentum in the last fiscal year and the … Read more