U.S. Embassy Marks America’s 250th Independence Day with Historic Illuminations in Pakistan
Islamabad:: On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore bring the spirit of Freedom 250 to two of Pakistan’s most iconic cities highlighting the cultural and political connections between the two countries. The U.S. Mission to Pakistan expresses its appreciation to […]
Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
ISLAMABAD : Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000, official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble. Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the June 24 disaster that left thousands homeless in the streets and shelter camps. One […]
Indian PM Modi under fire over ‘engineered’ honours on overseas tours
New Dehli :Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come under fire following a report claiming that multiple awards and honours he received during overseas visits were created shortly before his arrival in the respective host countries. The controversy came to light after Modi received one of Seychelles’s “highest” honours during his recent visit to the […]
Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech
US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the “crowning achievement” of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the temporary evacuation of crowds in Washington, Trump claimed that under […]
Jhelum residents get free land allotments under Apni Zameen Apna Ghar scheme
JHELUM: Over 600 citizens received free land allotment letters under the “Apni Zameen Apna Ghar” programme in Jhelum. State Minister Bilal Azhar Kiani distributed allotment letters to more than 400 allottees during a ceremony. He said that under the initiative of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, applications of 730 residents of Jhelum for 3-marla plots have […]
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan’s US-Iran mediation was guided by sincerity and caution
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ed hope that ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran would lead to a lasting peace agreement within the next two months, saying Pakistan’s role in facilitating the process had been both an honour and a difficult diplomatic responsibility. In an interview with Turkish broadcaster TRT, the prime […]
Babar Azam named Pakistan Test captain for tours of West Indies and England
LAHORE: Pakistan on Sunday appointed Babar Azam as captain of the Test team for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. At a press conference in Lahore, Director High Performance Aaqib Javed along with Misba-ul Haq announced a 15-member squad. Babar returns to lead the red-ball side as Pakistan prepares for a challenging […]
Three sons of late Khamenei attend funeral, Mojtaba skips public appearance
TEHRAN: Three sons of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended funeral prayers on Sunday in Tehran, standing beside his coffin and those of four other family members, while his successor and son, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from public view. Iranian state television showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins at […]
Iran holds mass funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN: Hundreds of thousands of mourners flooded the streets of the Tehran on Sunday to attend the funeral prayers for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. The sprawling compound of the Grand Mosalla in Tehran was packed to capacity as grief-stricken crowds waved red flags […]
High-Level Security Official Holds an Important Meeting with Media Influencers on Issues Related to India
Islamabad : India is spreading instability across the entire region, particularly in Pakistan, to divert attention from its internal issues. Security Sources The Indian leadership is reluctant to accept ground realities. Security Sources India is a Hindutva-ridden failed state, yet it has formed a habit of projecting itself as a hegemon. Security Sources The reasons […]