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. RAWALPINDI: Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench judges Justice Jawadul Hassan and Justice Sultan Sikandar on Friday approved the bail of accused Mohsin Zia, who was arrested in a drug case after 2kg heroin was recovered from a cargo at Islamabad International Airport.
[It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
. LAHORE: Wildlife Rangers Punjab have intensified their province-wide crackdown against illegal hunting, rescuing protected species and initiating legal action against violators in multiple districts. Officials said a female sambar deer that had strayed from its natural habitat in the Gujrat region was safely rescued during a wildlife protection operation. The animal was later shifted … Read more
The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.
Female-led initiative dismantles barriers to women engaging in outdoor recreational activities For many women, cycling in an open street without a care in the world and the wind rushing past is a luxury that gets left behind with their childhood. PHOTO: EXPRESS TRIBUNE For the past few months, the F-9 Park in Islamabad has been witnessing groups … Read more
The Trump administration approved a record $11 billion-plus arms sale to Taiwan earlier this month 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 China on Friday imposed “countermeasures” against … Read more
FSB said ex-diplomat Konovalov passed secret information to US intelligence for money The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said that Arseniy Konovalov, born in 1987, had been found guilty of treason. PHOTO: PIXABAY A court in Moscow sentenced former Russian foreign ministry employee Arseniy Konovalov to 12 years in prison for passing … Read more
About 365 migrants were rescued 35 nautical miles off Gavdos after a joint coastguard operation AFP December 26, 2025 Less than a minute read Migrants are seen on a dinghy following a failed attempt to cross to the Greek island of Lesbos, as a Turkish Coast Guard boat aproaches them, on the waters of the … Read more
The decree covers UAE and foreign digital platforms, including websites, apps, social media, gaming, and e-commerce The legislation, announced on Friday, comes ahead of 2026 being designated the Year of the Family and reflects the UAE’s vision to enhance the quality of life and well-being of children in an increasingly digital environment. PHOTO: PEXELS The … Read more
An 88 to 95 per cent increase was observed in prices of fruits and vegetables over the past one year Pulses, traditionally considered an affordable source of protein for low-income families, also became significantly more expensive. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Despite official narratives pushing economic stabilization and declining inflation as paramount achievements of 2025, the everyday … Read more