Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in US court, Trump says further strikes possible
New York– Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was due to appear in a US court on Monday after his weekend capture by American forces, with US President Donald Trump leaving open the possibility of another incursion if the United States doesn’t get its way with Venezuela’s interim government. Trump told reporters on Sunday that he […]
PSX hits record high as KSE-100 crosses 181,000 points
KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has maintained its impressive momentum on Monday, setting new records due to a positive market trend. On the first day of the trading week, the market saw a significant surge, with the stock exchange rising by more than 1,999 points. During trading, the KSE-100 Index reached an all-time […]
One dead, 7 injured as terrorists target cement factory bus in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT – An explosion near a private cement factory bus in the Bego Khel area of Lakki Marwat has resulted in one death while seven others, including two women, were injured on Monday. According to the police, the blast occurred when terrorists targeted the vehicle with an IED close to Nawar khel mor, as […]
Pakistan, China renew commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism
BEIJING : Pakistan and China have once again underscored their uncompromising opposition to terrorism, agreeing to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism and security matters while jointly safeguarding the uninterrupted and secure progress of Belt and Road projects under the China-Pakistan partnership. The resolve was restated during the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing on January 4, […]
Cases involving taxes will be given priority: Chief Justice Afridi
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has said that swift decisions in tax cases affecting the national economy will be a priority for the apex court. A statement has been issued following a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Justice Afridi regarding a strategy for the early disposal of tax cases. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, the […]
KP CM orders immediate inquiry into removal of children from Zamung Kor
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has ordered an immediate inquiry into the removal of 11 children from Zamung Kor, a welfare institution for orphaned and underprivileged children. According to a statement, the chief minister also directed an investigation into the distribution of hygiene kits among children residing at Zamung Kor. He ordered the installation […]
Section 144 imposed in North Waziristan, all entry and exit routes sealed
Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, resulting in the closure of all entry and exit routes, local officials confirmed on Sunday. According to an official notification, Section 144 will remain in force from 5:00am to 7:00pm across the district. During this period, restrictions will apply to public movement, and all […]
Four police personnel martyred in firing incidents in Lakki Marwat, Bannu
Four police personnel, including three traffic wardens, were martyred in separate firing incidents carried out by unidentified assailants in Lakki Marwat and Bannu on Sunday. According to details, the first incident took place in Lakki Marwat where traffic police officials were performing routine duty when unknown attackers opened fire. The martyred officials were identified as […]
Act of war: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemns Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro
– New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strongly condemned US military action against Venezuela, calling such a move a clear violation of international law and global norms. According to foreign media reports, Mamdani conveyed his opposition directly to US President Donald Trump during a recent telephone conversation. During the call, Mayor Mamdani made it […]
Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained early Saturday morning in an operation by US forces. The court ruling said that Rodríguez would assume “the office of President of […]