The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Cane Commissioner of Punjab to resolve within two weeks a payment dispute involving a sugar mill and a local farmer, who claims the mill has failed to clear sugarcane dues exceeding Rs2.4 million. Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza passed the directive on a petition filed by Amir Farooq, […]
Dozens of people, including a sub-inspector and his brother, attacked a restaurant due to a minor argument, opened fire and tortured the employees. A bullet hit the official’s colleague, who was rushed to a hospital. Zeeshan Abdul Latif, a resident of Muslim Town, who ran a hotel in Lasani Chowk, took the stand in a […]
In a recent session of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, it was revealed that 991 small industrial units are currently operational across the province, while only nine remain inactive. However, of the 218 large industrial units, 129 are reportedly struggling due to financial crisis. The session, chaired by Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, included a detailed question-and-answer segment […]
Public sector universities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are facing a severe financial crisis, leading to delays in salary and pension payments for employees and retirees. The situation has raised serious concern among academic and administrative staff, many of whom are struggling to cover basic living expenses. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Universities Coordination Council has urged the provincial government to […]
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned on Monday, a day after a far-right opposition leader won the first round of the presidential election re-run and his own candidate crashed out of the race. Ciolacu said his centre-left Socialists would withdraw from the pro-Western coalition – effectively ending it – while cabinet ministers will stay on […]
National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the country’s commitment to peace but warning that any violation of its sovereignty or security would be met with a firm and decisive response. The resolution rejected what it called “frivolous and baseless” attempts to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu […]
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a fresh reminder to employers across the country: companies must obtain the appropriate work permits before hiring foreign workers. The move is part of the government’s broader effort to streamline recruitment while safeguarding the integrity of the UAE labour market. The work permit system […]
Nuclear-armed foes Pakistan and India must exert “maximum restraint” and step back from the brink of war, UN chief Antonio Guterres urged Monday, as tensions between the two neighbours soared. New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for backing a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) last month, sparking a series […]
At least three police officers have been killed and several others wounded after assailants opened fire on traffic police in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan, officials confirmed on Monday. The attack occurred in the capital city of Makhachkala at approximately 14:20 local time (11:20 GMT) when police attempted to stop a vehicle, according to […]
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis made a rare joint appearance with their parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, on Monday, May 5, 2025, as the British royal family marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day—Victory in Europe Day. The family joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and other senior royals at the Queen […]