12 dead, several injured in blast at mosque near Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD : At least 12 people were killed and several others were injured in a suicide blast at a mosque in suburb areas of Rawalpindi on Friday. The incident took place in Tarlai area where the bomber exploded himself at the entry gate of an Imambargah during Friday prayers when an attempt was made to […]
U19 World Cup final: India opt to bat after winning toss
HARARE : India captain Ayush Mhatre on Friday won the toss and without “hesitation” opted to bat against England in the final of Under-19 World Cup. England captain Thomas Rew said after the toss that he would have decided to bowl had he won. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament so far. India is chase […]
US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options
WASHINGTON/ DUBAI – The White House said on Thursday that diplomacy is President Donald Trump’s first choice for dealing with Iran and he will wait to see whether a deal can be struck at high-stakes talks, but also warned that he has military options at his disposal. Final preparations were under way for Friday’s meeting […]
Nawaz Sharif to celebrate basant in Lahore’s Walled city with friends
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif is set to join select Basant festivities in Lahore, spending a day in the Walled City and inviting longtime friends to celebrate together. He will use the occasion to revisit memories associated with Lahore’s traditional culture. Known for his love of Lahori heritage, Nawaz […]
Naqvi attends Dubai Summit, holds meetings with global leaders
DUBAI : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi participated in the World Governments Summit held in Dubai, holding sideline meetings with global leaders, policymakers and international experts. The World Governments Summit opened in Dubai on Tuesday, bringing together delegations from more than 150 governments for three days of discussions on governance, economic resilience and global stability […]
Imran Khan’s medical report submitted in anti-terrorism court
RAWALPINDI : The medical report of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was submitted in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday. Deputy Superintendent of Adiala Jail, Jamaat Ali Shah, appeared in court and presented the medical report on behalf of the jail authorities. According to the report, Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up in accordance with […]
CM Maryam Nawaz urges citizens to celebrate Basant responsibly
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that kites have returned to Lahore’s skies after 25 years as Basant festivities began in the provincial capital. In her message on the occasion of Basant, the chief minister urged citizens to celebrate the festival responsibly and strictly follow safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the […]
Islamabad court extends interim bail of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
ISLAMABAD : A district and session court in federal capital on Friday extended the interim bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi until February 17 in various cases, including those related to the May 9 events. The hearing was conducted by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka. Due to the absence […]
Pakistan calls for respect of UN resolutions, human rights in occupied territories
NEW YORK :-Pakistan on Thursday demanded that United Nations resolutions and human rights be respected in the occupied territories, Dunya News reported. Speaking at an event held in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar said that the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination must be respected. Asim Iftikhar […]
Lahorites hit rooftops with night Basant 25 years after ban
LAHORE – The moment clock struck 12 on Friday night, the Lahorites started flying kites, celebrating night Basant 25 years after it was banned. They have been given three days to hit the sky with kites from Friday night to Sunday night, forming full three days. The Punjab government has lifted a ban on celebrating […]