Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday, the Ghanaian presidency said, hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped off the radar. Edward Omane Boamah became President John Mahama’s defence minister earlier this year shortly after Mahama’s swearing-in in January. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed […]
A hazardous infestation of venomous snakes has been reported at Platform No 6 within the railway yard of Rawalpindi Railway Station, leaving railway workers deeply alarmed. Five poisonous snakes have already been killed in the area over the past week alone. Platform 6 serves as a vital operational hub, functioning as the primary loading and […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that under the ‘Apni Chat Apna Ghar’ housing scheme, 50,000 citizens have been provided with interest-free loans in just six months. The scheme aims to provide affordable housing to citizens across the province. Addressing the ceremony at the Expo Centre in Lahore, Maryam highlighted the successful disbursement of loans to […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that delays in appeals against convictions can only be excused when a sufficient and reasonable cause is demonstrated. Relying on the incorrect forum does not meet the legal requirements for delay condonation. The ruling came during the hearing of a case where a convict had filed an appeal […]
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India, doubling the total tariff to 50%, the White House said. The move comes in response to India’s continued direct and indirect imports of oil from the Russian Federation, which the administration said undermines US foreign […]
Congratulations are in order for Aima Baig and Zain Ahmed. Aima took to Instagram and penned, “Married my best friend last night, Alhumdulillah.” The two have been together since 2024 and made it official in an intimate ceremony in Canada last night. “It still feels like a dream. It actually happened.” she wrote with a […]
After eleven years, Pakistan Idol is returning with a new panel of judges: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, former Strings member Bilal Maqsood, vocalist Zeb Bangash and actor Fawad Khan. Pakistan Idol is an adaptation of the British musical talent show Pop Idol and first aired in 2014 on Geo TV, attracting thousands of viewers and participants […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday granted protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shibli Faraz and Zartaj Gul, who were recently sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in connection with the May 9 riots, Express News reported. The bench, after announcing the reserved verdict on their petition, allowed both leaders bail until August 11 […]
The first-ever Minority Week is expected to commence from August 7 to 11 in Punjab. The five-day celebration aims to honour the contributions of religious minorities to Pakistan’s social and national fabric while promoting interfaith harmony and national unity. The events are also designed to highlight the success of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a campaign promoting […]
ESPN and WWE announced a landmark deal on Wednesday, granting ESPN exclusive US rights to stream all WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs) starting in 2026. The agreement is a significant development for The Walt Disney Company, ESPN’s parent company, and was announced through a press release. The media giant continues to expand its digital content […]