Israel targets Hamas in Qatar air strikes

DOHA/DUBAI: Israel launched an airstrike against the leaders of Hamas in Qatar on Tuesday, expanding its wide-ranging military actions in the Middle East to include the Gulf Arab state where the Palestinian group has long had its political base, and potentially dealing a fatal blow to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Hamas said five of its … Read more

Maryam Nawaz announces flood relief package

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday revealed a special compensation package for flood-affected people, while outlining key infrastructure plans for long-term protection. At a relief camp in Jalalpur Pirwala City, the chief minister declared that heirs of those who lost lives in the floods would receive Rs1 million each. Homeowners who lost their property … Read more

Sri Lanka SC clears way to strip ex-leaders of perks

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court cleared the final legal hurdle on Tuesday to evict former presidents from their stately mansions and strip them of their luxury cars, bodyguards and pensions. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist government has tabled a bill that would repeal a 1986 law granting lavish state housing and other entitlements to former … Read more

Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression against Qatar

Pakistan strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Qatar on Wednesday, terming it a violation of sovereignty and international law. In a statement, the Foreign Office said the “provocative and reckless” action violated the UN Charter and established norms of interstate relations. The statement reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the State of Qatar against what it called “unprovoked … Read more