Huge blaze engulfs building in central Sydney
More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and thick smoke from a seven-storey blaze in central Sydney as the fire service said it was spreading. “The building is starting to collapse, while.
SBP’s reserves drop to $4.2 billion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)-held foreign exchange reserves dropped to $4.2 billion as state failed to secure external financing. In its bulletin, the SBP said its reserves had fallen $119 million.
Typhoon Mawar passes over Guam
A huge storm passed over the US territory of Guam bringing destructive winds and forcing residents to stock up with supplies and head for emergency shelters. Typhoon Mawar became the strongest storm.
CJP forms larger bench to hear pleas against audio leaks
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday constituted a five-member larger bench to hear petitions against the inquiry commission probing audio leaks involving judges. The larger bench headed.
Summer vacation in Punjab to commence in June
The school education secretary announced on Wednesday that summer vacation would begin on June 6 and conclude on Aug 20 in all schools of Punjab. Earlier, the Sindh Education Department announced two-month.
Pakistan ‘will absolutely not default’: Dar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday asserted that the country was not on the verge of a financial crisis and “will absolutely not default”. Dar’s remarks came amid growing fears of default,.
Indian woman gives birth to quintuplets
An Indian woman gave birth to five baby girls. “A woman from Chatar has given birth to five children at the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at RIMS,” the hospital staff stated..
Khartoum rocked by artillery fire during truce
The sound of heavy artillery shelling and explosions was heard on Wednesday in Khartoum and the adjoining city of Omdurman, residents said. The renewed fighting shattered a seven-day truce agreed to by.
Egypt, Iran to exchange ambassadors
Egypt and Iran were expected to exchange ambassadors within months, Egyptian officials stated. Two officials said that a meeting had been agreed in principle between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt.
PTI stalwart Asad Umar resigns from party
In a shocking news, PTI secretary general announced to leave Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) posts including secretary general and core committee membership on Wednesday. The announcement came hours after he came.
Actor Nitesh Pandey Dies At 50
Popular actor Nitesh Pandey was found dead at a hotel in Igatpuri near Nashik in Maharshtra. He was 50. Mr. Pandey, who was shooting in Igatpuri, appeared to have suffered a heart.
6 terrorists killed in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kot Azam area of South Waziristan district, the military’s media affairs wing said. According to statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations.
Fawad Chaudhry ‘parts ways’ with Khan
In another major blow to the PTI, the party’s senior vice president and spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry announced that he was “parting ways” with former prime minister Imran Khan. Taking to Twitter, he.
Russian warship attacked by Ukraine drones: Moscow
Russian warship came under Ukrainian attack near the Bosporus Strait, Moscow said on Wednesday. Russia’s Defence Ministry did not say how much damage the Ivan Khurs sustained in the attack it said.
Sudan’s latest ceasefire shaky as gunfire rings out
The first day of a seven-day ceasefire in Sudan got off to a shaky start on Tuesday as artillery boomed and jets circled Khartoum. The internationally brokered truce followed five weeks of.
Drones hit Russia’s Belgorod region
Drones struck a border region of Russia overnight, as Moscow forces pressed on with a “counter-terrorism operation”. The move came following one of the biggest cross-border incursions from Ukraine of the 15-month.
Germany issues arrest warrant for Riad Salameh
Germany’s public prosecutor informed the Lebanese judiciary of an arrest warrant for Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh. It came a week after France issued an arrest warrant for Mr Salameh after.
TikTok confident of winning Montana ban lawsuit
TikTok was confident of winning the lawsuit challenging the ban imposed on the app by the US state of Montana, its chief executive said. “The move by Montana is simply unconstitutional. We.
PTI suffers major blow as Shireen Mazari quits
In a major setback for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shireen Mazari on Tuesday announced quitting the Imran Khan-led party in the aftermath of the May 9 mayhem. Addressing a press conference in.
Chohan lambasts PTI leadership for May 9 violence
On Tuesday, Fayyazul Chohan addressed the media and also announced parting ways with the party. “I will continue exposing anti-Pakistan elements. I will say categorically that there was no PTI leader present.
Imran Khan terms PTI leaders’ exodus ‘forced divorce’
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Tuesday termed his party leaders’ exodus was “forced divorce” after senior vice president Shireen Mazari also jumped ship following the May 9 riots. “We had all heard about.
‘No public holiday on May 25’: Information Minister
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday rebutted reports claiming there will be a public holiday on May 25. Sharing the notification about the holiday that was issued a while ago, the ministry.
Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris dies aged 93
Convicted sex offender and former entertainer Rolf Harris has died at the age of 93. The Australian-born TV star, who died at his home in Berkshire, had reportedly been suffering from cancer.
Thousands flee Manipur after deadly ethnic violence flares
Thousands of people in India’s north-eastern Manipur state fled their villages after their houses were burnt down following deadly clashes between a tribal and non-tribal community. At least 60 people had been.
Pakistan faces default risk without IMF loan: Moody’s
Moody’s Investor Service warned that without an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program Pakistan could default as its financing options beyond June are “uncertain”. “We consider that Pakistan will meet its external payments.
Germany’s Scholz backs EU shift away from China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe must move its trade relations away from China, in what he described as “smart de-risking”. The uneasy relationship between Europe and China has come under.
Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers to meet in Moscow
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad would meet his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday, officials said. It will be the first official meeting of the countries’ foreign ministers since the start of.
Rana Sanaullah provides details of Khan’s arrest
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah provided details on the arrest of former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday. Sanaullah said that Khan was arrested by.
Section 144 imposed in Peshawar
Section 144 has been imposed in Peshawar for 30 days. The development came following the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Deputy Commissioner Shah Fahad said. of the Code of.
“KWSB vehicle set on fire by PTI protesters”: Murtaza Wahab
Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab alleged that PTI supporters set a Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) vehicle on fire in Karachi. He also shared a video of a burning vehicle on.