US-sanctioned ex-officer among Iranian candidates to replace Raisi
Iran says most US sanctions are prompted by baseless accusations.
South Africa election ends 3 decades of ANC dominance
“We have achieved our mission [...] We want to humble the ANC,” says Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema.
FIA summons PTI’s top officials on Imran’s ‘misuse of X’
Issues notices to PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan and Omar Ayub and party spokesperson Raoof Hasan for Wednesday.
SC says apprehensions of political misuse dictated decision not to live-stream NAB amendments case
Says apprehensions about hearings being used for "political purposes and point scoring" proved correct when Imran Khan detoured in speech.
Kehlani releases pro-Palestine song ‘Next 2 U’, highlighting role of artists during revolutions
The artist repurposed a love song from their upcoming album for the cause.
Michelle Obama’s mother Marian Robinson dies at 86
Former first lady describes Robinson as "her rock".
TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election
“There’s a sense of pride with everything he does, and that’s why people vote for him,” says one voter.
Twenty drown in boat accident in eastern Afghanistan
At least five bodies have been recovered and efforts were underway to find the others, provincial government officials say.
Culinary chronicles: A foodie’s adventures through Copenhagen
The food scene in Denmark’s capital is more diverse than you would ever expect.
Punjab govt’s tilt to FDA-approved items irks firms having DRAP nod
Medical firms urge CM to intervene and provide all companies a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the bidding process.
Pakistan’s central bank had good reason to keep interest rates unchanged
There is no ambiguity about whether very high inflation devastates society; but economists are not entirely sure how much influence high interest rates hold in controlling inflation.
Editorial: Labelling critics as ‘digital terrorists’ is unlikely to bear results
Conflating the genuine threat it poses with the online actions of a few misguided individuals or miscreants seems to be taking the matter too far.
Hopes rise as Pakistan head into another World Cup
Australia, England, and India remain favourites, but if Gary Kirsten can pull something out of his hat, Pakistan fans may yet get their money’s worth.
Modi machinations
India’s ‘Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail’ has thrown up more questions than it has answered.
Forest fire rages in Lower Dir on fourth day
Helicopter sent out by PDMA to put out the raging fire on Thursday and an army helicopter on Friday also failed to overcome the blaze.
KP CM orders mass wedding of 4,000 deserving women
Under the programme, a grant of Rs0.2 million per woman would be provided from the dowry fund, he said.
KP govt devises plan to recover dues from power consumers
They’ll clear two-year bills with three-month upfront payment, while rest will be recovered in installments: officials
Four injured as police vehicle falls in ravine
Police say the accident happened due to brake failure.
Taxila drug peddler gets nine-year jail term
Jaffar Hussain arrested by local police after recovering 1.6kg hashish from his custody.
PTI allowed to hold public gathering in Rawat on June 8
Order issued by DC Islamabad office says organisers responsible for internal security arrangements of participants.
Procurement of medical accessories: Punjab govt’s tilt to FDA-approved items irks firms having DRAP nod
Medical firms urge CM to intervene and provide all companies a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the bidding process.
Heatwave to get severe in coming days, PDMA tells LHC
Forecast of severe heatwave in Punjab during coming week with temperatures expected to cross 50 degrees Celsius.
LHC asks FIA to handle torture, death and rape cases in custody
Says police have no jurisdiction to investigate these cases under 2022 law.
Pall of gloom hangs over Paretabad as death toll in cylinder blast, fire rises to eight
Death toll feared to rise as many victims stated to be in extremely critical condition and fighting for life in different hospitals in Karachi.
Mayor seeks special allocation for Karachi in federal budget
Adamant on collecting utility charges via electricity bills; says the tax will generate Rs4.5bn for KMC.
Sindh govt to equip JPMC with advanced AI, announces CM
Health facility organises 2nd Postgraduate Research Conference.
Malala unveils scholarship for Palestinian students
The Nobel laureate highlighted that 80pc of schools in Gaza have been destroyed.
Biden presents Israel’s new Gaza ceasefire plan
First six-week phase will include a “full and complete ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza".
WWII planes unlikely to take part in D-Day celebrations
The fleet remains grounded due to safety concerns after a pilot was killed in a crash last week.
US, China lock horns on Taiwan, but agree to keep talking
Chinese defence minister warns US counterpart against interfering in China’s affairs with Taiwan.
Russia asks US to spell out nuclear deployment plans
Russian deputy representative to the UN expresses concern about "contradictory signals" from Tokyo and Seoul.
Heatwave kills 33, including poll officials, in India
The country's highest-ever temperature, 52.9°C, was recorded in Delhi this week.
US, UK air strikes claim 16 lives in Yemen
CENTCOM says strikes were “necessary to protect our forces, ensure freedom of navigation, and make international waters safer and more secure”.
South Africa gears up for coalition as ANC support plunges
election results are in from nearly 70pc of polling statons.
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
While the bulk of the tournament will be played out in the Caribbean, 16 group stage games in the 20-team tournament will be played on American soil.
Pakistan ‘figuring things out’ with opener days away
“As a team, we are collapsing sometimes in bowling and sometimes in batting,” Babar told reporters in the post-match press conference.
Spirited Pakistan play 4-4 draw against Malaysia
Pakistan in their next pool match face Canada on Sunday.
Budget 2024-25: Govt eyes accelerating GDP growth to 3.6pc
Overall federal, provincial development spending to go beyond Rs3.5tr; energy sector gets largest share while social sector funding drops 59pc.
PM wants local auto industry to be part of global value chain
Chairs meeting to review the progress of Pakistan Single Window Company.
FBR exceeds revised collection target for May
Increase driven by higher income tax and import duties collection.
T-bills attract higher inflows than equities
The return on T-bills is still very high since the policy rate was kept unchanged at 22pc.
Weekly inflation surges 21.4pc
The increase was mainly due to a slight increase in the price of tomatoes, onions and pulses.
Two proclaimed offenders killed in Pishin
Two cops also injured, large quantity of arms and ammunition recovered from hideout of proclaimed offenders.
VCs lament cut in funds for Balochistan varsities
Say the move will put the future of students in the province at stake.
LHC seeks arguments on maintainability of petition against PM
Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan adjourns hearing for two weeks for arguments on the point of the petition’s maintainability.
Marchers protesting Iran border closure reach Quetta
Protest leader says they will not call off their protest in Quetta until the opening of the crossing point.
IHC wants answers on agencies’ role in disappearances
Missing poet hasn’t reached home, re-arrested in another case by AJK police, law officer tells court.
Head of polio eradication programme resigns
Dr Shahzad Baig's resignation comes at a time when the virus is seeing a resurgence, with three cases already reported in 2024.
LHC order on amended poll act ‘meaningless’: ECP official
Law minister, AGP meet CEC; notices issued to 40 parties for not submitting expense details.
Pakistan, UK to cooperate on law enforcement
In the past, both countries have signed mutual legal assistance documents, and worked together on several cases.
Sindh accused of drawing more than its share of river water
Punjab "regrets" that the province is underreporting its water measurements.
Modi throws a fit, then meditates for two days in last phase of polls
Indians to cast vote for 57 seats in final phase today.
Mother of teenager killed ‘for honour’ in Italy finally held
Italian-Pakistani woman, 18, went missing from Italian city of Reggio Emilia on April 30, 2021, and her body was found in Nov 2022.
Trump will appeal historic conviction
Biden slams accusations of "rigged trial"; ex-president still faces far more serious charges, but trials may not take place before election.
Kabul to cooperate in Bisham attack probe: FO
Interior secretary shares proof with Taliban officials during visit to Afghanistan.
Forces kill 2 ‘terrorists’ in Hassan Khel operation
Separately, four security personnel martyred in bomb attack on a security forces vehicle in Bannu.
Ministry corrects fuel prices after PM okays ‘old figures’
Petrol rate set at Rs268.36, HSD valued at Rs270.22 per litre for next 15 days; consumers’ joy over ‘relief’ proves short-lived.
Chinese firm seeks revival of Kohala Hydropower Project
Ahead of PM’s visit, company wants financial close deadline extended till Sept 2027; seeks clarity about law for land procurement in AJK.
