Supreme Court Suspends IHC Order Barring Justice Jahangiri from Judicial Work ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing judicial duties, after the judge challenged the restriction in court. During the hearing, senior lawyer Muneer A. Malik argued […]
Pakistani Crew Safe After LPG Tanker Held by Houthis in Yemen Islamabad – A Pakistani-led LPG tanker, carrying 27 crew members, has been safely released after being held by Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen, officials confirmed. According to Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Overseas Pakistanis, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, the tanker, which included 24 […]
Protests Over Ladakh Autonomy Turn Deadly; Environmentalist Wangchuk Detained Leh, India – Demonstrations calling for greater political autonomy in the high-altitude, sparsely populated region of Ladakh turned deadly on Wednesday after security forces opened fire. The region, which shares borders with China and Pakistan, has long been a flashpoint for local unrest. New Delhi attributed […]
Delegations Walk Out as Netanyahu Addresses UN Amid Accusations from Hamas New York – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a tense reception at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, with several delegations walking out in protest as he took the stage as the day’s first speaker. Taher al-Nunu, media adviser to the head […]
Rising Drone Sightings Spark Security Concerns in Northern Europe In recent days, airports across Denmark and Norway have been forced to close temporarily after drones were spotted flying in restricted airspace. The latest sighting occurred late Friday over Denmark’s largest military base, raising alarm among authorities. Germany, a key supporter of Ukraine in its conflict […]
Floodwaters Submerge Sehwan and Manjhand, Dozens of Villages Evacuated Sehwan and Manjhand are facing severe flooding as water from the Indus River has submerged low-lying areas and entered dozens of villages, forcing residents to leave their homes. Authorities have reported that the river’s water is visible on both sides of the railway track, raising concerns […]
Karachi Mayor Highlights Development, Mangrove Drive, and Sewage Treatment Plans Karachi – Speaking at an inauguration ceremony, Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged citizens to move past negativity, emphasizing that significant development projects are underway across the city. He announced that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) plans to plant mangroves along the Native Jetty. “We have planted […]
Qatari Riyal Sees Mild Softening Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Stable Markets Islamabad – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has shown a slight softening against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in recent weeks, reflecting a shift from earlier highs, although Qatar’s energy-driven economy remains stable in calm market conditions. Over the past two months, the QAR has experienced […]
Pakistan Unveils People-Centric Phase II of CPEC, Aiming for $3 Trillion Tech Economy by 2047 Islamabad – Speaking after the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal outlined ambitious plans for Phase II of the project, emphasizing its focus on people, education, and innovation. Iqbal […]
Starbucks Names Interim CTO Amid Tech Revamp and Corporate Cuts Starbucks has appointed Ningyu Chen, formerly senior vice president of global experience technology, as interim chief technology officer, following the resignation of Lefevre, the company’s previous CTO. The announcement came via a memo from Chief Financial Officer Cathy Smith. Lefevre, a former McDonald’s executive who […]
