France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
Livestock dept gears up for possible floods
. FAISALABAD: The livestock department has expedited veterinary arrangements in Faisalabad to ensure timely care for animals in case of flooding. Livestock Director Dr Haider Ali Khan said this during a visit to Chiniot, where he inspected key livestock facilities, development projects and diagnostic infrastructure. He reviewed the department’s preparedness for possible flood emergencies, with … Read more
In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
Pindi loses key projects amid fiscal crunch
360 divisional and 286 district schemes cancelled; project costs rise 4050% amid inflation RAWALPINDI: The District Development Plan (DDP) for Rawalpindi district for the new financial year 2026-27 has yet to be finalised, despite the second month of the fiscal year nearing its end, amid an acute financial crisis. The plan is still at the … Read more
Bangladesh PM seeks to reset ties with India
. Bangladesh’s newly sworn in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman claps during an oath-taking ceremony at the South Plaza of the parliament building, following BNP’s landslide victory in the national polls, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 17. Photo: REUTERS JHARKHAND: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told India’s envoy on Monday that there was a need to create … Read more
Takeaways From Jason Arday’s Memoir
The British scholar resigned from Cambridge after the university, which made him its youngest Black professor in 2023, began investigating his academic qualifications.
IHC seeks report on judges’ induction delay
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to the federal government and the Ministry of Law and Justice, seeking written reports on the delay by the president in approving summaries for the appointment of judges to the IHC and provincial high courts. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir directed the deputy attorney general to … Read more
Images Emerge From Quake-Battered Colombia
The most powerful temblor in a decade struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
PM orders action against smuggling, tax evasion
. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to continue effective enforcement measures against smuggling, tax evasion and illegal businesses across the country. Chairing a review meeting regarding ongoing FBR reforms, the prime minister directed that implementation of the FBR reforms be further accelerated. He welcomed the growing … Read more