LHC halts underground parking projects at Taxali, Sheranwala Gates in Lahore
LAHORE : The Lahore High Court has ordered the suspension of the ongoing underground parking projects at Taxali Gate and Sheranwala Gate in the provincial capital. LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim issued the order while hearing cases related to smog. During the hearing, he expressed sorrow over the tragic death of a mother and her daughter […]
Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning that time was “running out” […]
Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges, saying he was ‘kidnapped’
Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to narcotics charges after President Donald Trump’s stunning capture of him rattled world leaders and left officials in Caracas scrambling to regroup. “I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man. I am still president of my country,” Maduro, 63, said through […]
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 […]
Ten countries warn of ‘catastrophic’ Gaza situation
– The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed “serious concerns” about a “renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation” in Gaza, saying the situation was “catastrophic”. The warning came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Palestinian militant group Hamas there would be “hell to pay” if it fails to disarm in Gaza, […]
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who had worked with the CIA in his native country, a “savage monster.” As part of a Thanksgiving call with U.S. troops, Trump announced that he had […]
Trump says he stopped India from imposing war on Pakistan again
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that India was once again about to impose war on Pakistan, he intervened and stopped New Delhi.Speaking at the White House alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is on a state visit to Washington, President Trump said: “I stopped eight major wars in the […]
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes
WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.Trump said he was not notified in advance of the Israeli attack on the Gulf state, a […]
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas over hostages
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was issuing a “last warning” to Hamas, saying the Palestinian group must accept a deal to release hostages in Gaza.”The Israelis have accepted my terms. It is time for Hamas to accept as well. I have warned Hamas about the consequences of not accepting. This is […]
Zelensky braces for perilous Trump talks in Washington
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky flies to Washington on Monday under heavy US pressure to agree on a swift end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, but remains determined to defend Kyiv’s interests – without sparking a second Oval Office showdown with Donald Trump.The US president invited Zelensky to Washington after rolling out the red carpet for Vladimir […]