Visibility fell to less than one kilometre (barely half a mile) in central and southern cities as the storm cloaked the region in an eerie orange haze, AFP photographers reported. Basra and Najaf airports both closed for the duration of the storm, which began to dissipate on Tuesday morning. Health ministry spokesperson Saif al-Badr said […]
Japan, a long-time U.S. ally, has been hit with 24% levies on its exports to the United States although these tariffs have, like most of Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs, been paused for 90 days. But a 10% universal rate remains in place as does a 25% duty for cars, which is set to be particularly […]
“National security and defence and military power are among the red lines of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which cannot be discussed or negotiated under any circumstances,” Guards spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini said, quoted by state broadcaster IRIB. Iran and the United States will hold another round of talks on Saturday, a week after top […]
According to police, the incident occurred when gunmen opened fire on a flying coach heading to Kulachi. The assailants stopped the coach, forcibly offloaded two passengers, and took them away. The polio workers were returning after attending a training session for the National Emergency Polio Campaign held in DI Khan city. Those abducted have been […]
As per details, the special judge of the Central Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), Shahrukh Arjumand, announced the verdict reserved on Imran Khan’s pleas. The court ordered to arranged a meeting between PTI founder and his two sons over phone, and directed to submit the report in court on April 28. Earlier, two separate petitions were […]
According to the Uzbekistan embassy spokesperson, flights will operate once a week, every Saturday, in the initial phase. However, talks are currently underway with Pakistan’s civil aviation authorities to finalize the necessary organizational arrangements. Earlier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced direct flights from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan. As per the details, PIA will operate two […]
According to police, at least five children fell ill after eating poisonous sweets given to them by a stranger. They were rushed to the District Headquarter hospital (DHQ), where three of them died. According to DHQ Medical Superintendent, Professor Tipu Sultan, the remaining two children are in critical condition and are receiving treatment. A special […]
The wind speed in the city could reach 25 to 30 kilometers per hour, while the maximum temperature could soar as high as 37 Celsius, according to the Met Office. Presently, winds blowing from the west with nine to 12 nautical miles per hour with partly cloudy weather in the metropolis. A hot and dry […]
In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said this attack, part of a pattern of targeting medical facilities, constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. He said the attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, a sacred occasion for Christians, underscores Israel’s blatant disregard for religious sanctity and civilian lives. Shafqat Ali Khan […]
According to a police official, departmental inquiries were conducted under the supervision of a Superintendent of Police (SP), which found the personnel guilty of misconduct and failure to perform their duties effectively. The dismissed officers include Sub-Inspector Qasim Zia, Sub-Inspector Talat Mehmood, Assistant Sub-Inspector Zaheer Ahmed, Head Constables Almas Haider, Muhammad Ishaq, Waqas Idrees, Naveed […]
