A delegation from the United States Congress called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) and commended the Pakistan Army’s pivotal role in the fight against terrorism, Express News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the US Congressional delegation was led by Congressman Jack Bergman, […]
Professor Khurshid Ahmad, former deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and a renowned Islamic economist, passed away in Leicester, United Kingdom, at the age of 93, the party’s spokesperson confirmed on Sunday. A prominent scholar and former senator, Ahmad was a close associate of Jamaat-e-Islami founder Syed Abul A’la Maududi. Over the decades, he authored several books and […]
A 26-year-old New Jersey woman, Jaclyn Diiorio, has been arrested on charges of attempting to hire a hitman via Tinder to kill her ex-boyfriend, a Philadelphia police officer, and his 19-year-old daughter. Diiorio allegedly offered to pay a confidential informant $12,000 for the murders, according to a Camden County criminal complaint and affidavit obtained by […]
The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) has finalised a strategy for a large-scale biogas project utilising animal waste in Karachi’s Bhains Colony, Express News reported. The plan was discussed during a meeting between SSWMB Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani and office-bearers of the Bhains Colony Dairy Association, who assured their full cooperation for the […]
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced biometric verification to its Pak ID mobile app, aiming to bolster security for overseas Pakistanis, particularly those living in the United Arab Emirates. The app, which allows users to apply for a range of identity documents, including the Smart National ID Card for Overseas Pakistanis, will […]
A Santa Monica resident was arrested Saturday after allegedly making a bomb threat near the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, which drew over 100,000 attendees for its opening weekend. According to the Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD), 40-year-old Davis Darvish was taken into custody after he reportedly approached security personnel at the Agua Caliente Casino […]
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Jaipur on Sunday (April 13, 2025). Batting first, RR struggled despite a composed 75 from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who anchored the innings to a modest 173. Skipper Sanju Samson once again failed to deliver the […]
Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to bowl first in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) X encounter against Lahore Qalandars. The Qalandars are still in search of their first victory of the season after suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Islamabad United in the opening match on Friday, where they were thrashed […]
Tremors were felt across parts of northern Pakistan on Sunday afternoon as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region of neighbouring Afghanistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. The quake occurred at 2:50 p.m. local time and was recorded at a depth of 60 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface. Although the […]
Lizzo made a politically charged return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, delivering a fiery performance and a not-so-subtle jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. The 36-year-old singer took the stage in a crop top emblazoned with the word “TARRIFIED” — a bold dig at the administration’s latest tariffs policy. The appearance marked Lizzo’s first […]