US delegation meets COAS Munir, lauds role in war against terrorism

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, […]

Former JI leader Professor Khurshid Ahmad passes away in UK at 93

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 […]

New Jersey woman arrested for attempting to hire hitman on Tinder to kill ex-boyfriend and daughter

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 […]

Karachi to get major biogas plants, SSWMB finalises plan

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 […]

NADRA rolls out new digital security feature for overseas Pakistanis

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 […]

Man arrested over suspected bomb threat targeting Coachella

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 […]