Five police officers were killed when a police vehicle plunged into a deep ravine in the Bagh district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Express News reported on Wednesday. According to the authorities, the vehicle was en route from Toli Peer to Lasdanna when the accident occurred in a remote area. The cause of the crash […]
Israel’s continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to forcibly displace Palestinians from the enclave. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke to parliament about the situation in Gaza amid mounting Western criticism of Israel, which invaded the Palestinian territory after the Oct. […]
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that Pakistan’s position on the global stage has been significantly elevated following its handling of the conflict with India in Marka-e-Haq. Speaking to reporters in Lachin, Azerbaijan on Wednesday, Tarar asserted that Pakistan’s narrative had been validated internationally, attributing the diplomatic success to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will embark on a two-day visit to Hong Kong on Thursday to attend the signing ceremony for the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). During his visit, Dar will formally sign the convention on the establishment of the IOMed and deliver an address at the […]
The first Broadway revival of Chess will arrive this fall with Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher in the starring roles. The production will open in fall 2025 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Tony winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) will direct, with Tveit playing Freddie Trumper, Michele as Florence Vassey, and Christopher […]
After two consecutive days of decline, gold prices in Pakistan recorded an upward trend on Wednesday, tracking gains in international markets. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,400, reaching Rs349,300 in the local market. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased […]
The government is poised to unveil a tough federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with sweeping reforms likely to trigger a new wave of inflation as the government looks to meet stringent demands set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), sources claimed. According to Express News, Virtual talks between Pakistan’s economic team and IMF […]
Thames Water received the largest fine in UK water industry history on Wednesday, after the regulator Ofwat found serious failures in the company’s management of wastewater and sewage systems. The £104m environmental penalty is part of a broader £123m sanction that also includes an £18.2m fine for breaching dividend distribution rules. The regulator stated the […]
At least eight people were killed and others wounded when an Israeli airstrike targeted the home of journalist Osama al-Arbid in the as-Saftawi area of northern Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. Al-Arbid reportedly survived the attack. Video footage shared by local media showed him being pulled from the rubble of his destroyed home. The Israeli […]
FIFA has paid tribute to Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, featuring him alongside football greats Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Luka Modrić in a social media post celebrating global athletes associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. The FIFA World Cup Instagram account posted an image on Tuesday highlighting Afridi with three of football’s biggest […]