20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.
Pak committed to regional peace: interior minister
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and economic growth as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed regional stability and investment opportunities. During the meeting, Lord Zamir Choudrey praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the region, commending the … Read more
IHC declares Imaan’s plea maintainable
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the sentence suspension petitions filed by lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha maintainable, rejecting the prosecution’s objections regarding their admissibility. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan announced the reserved verdict on Saturday, dismissing the prosecution’s miscellaneous application that challenged the petitions’ maintainability. Following its ruling on … Read more
Wanted murder suspect killed
. FAISALABAD: A wanted suspect allegedly involved in extortion and the murders of seven people was killed, while three other suspects were injured in separate alleged police encounters involving the Crime Control Department (CCD) and district police in Faisalabad, police said on Wednesday. According to police, the first encounter took place near Paharang Bridge in … Read more
Express Entertainment’s ‘Shaandaar’ breaks new ground
Television drama’s exploration of darker side of privilege comes as breath of fresh air that departs from typical Pak KARACHI: A man is killed on a road. The case makes headlines. Social media erupts with questions. Then, slowly, attention shifts elsewhere.But what happens when such incidents are not treated as isolated crimes, but as part … Read more
Middle East teeters on brink of wider conflict
Reports of damage to Saudi oil depot as Houthis target sites Lull in Gulf fighting, with no US attacks on Iran f ATHENS/ WASHINGTON: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis fired on Saudi oil installations in two ports on the Red Sea coast on Saturday, but the US held back from launching air strikes on Iran … Read more
Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
Envoy seeks to lift Libya trade to $1b
Plans on restoring labour presence to 40,000, open Lucky Cement plant to tap opportunities LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador-Designate to Libya has pledged to double the country’s exports to Libya and increase the number of Pakistani workers in the North African nation from 20,000 to 40,000, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Major General (Retd) Mumtaz … Read more
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fires in France and Spain as Help Pours In
Nearly 300,000 have been told to evacuate or take shelter as major fires edged closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.
Berlin Pride Event Cut Short After Car Hits Crowds
The police said a hunt for suspects was underway after the episode at one of Europe’s biggest gay-themed festivals.