The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.
K-P seeks FC deployment to guard ‘vital installations’
. Federal Constabulary (FC). Photo: Express/file MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN: In view of the prevailing law and order situation in District Bannu, the office of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Saturday requested the Home and Tribal Affairs Department to deploy nine platoons of the Federal Constabulary (FC) for the “protection of vital installations”. A … Read more
In Scotland, Luxury Hotel Gleneagles Offers a Posh Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edinburgh, so tempting.
Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago
A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door to them.
DSP, SHO injured in DI Khan attack
. DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Six police personnel, including a DSP and SHO, were injured on Saturday when terrorists opened fire on their vehicles in Dera Ismail Khan, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Makin confirmed. The attack occurred within the jurisdiction of Hathala police station. Those among the injured included Kalaachi DSP and Hathala SHO. … Read more
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