UN Security Council condemns Balochistan terror attacks
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms the “heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks” that took place across...
Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
TEHRAN: Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported on Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity...
Naqvi backs new FIA chief, vows to turn agency into ‘model institution’
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday met newly appointed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Dr Usman Anwar and expressed confidence that, under...
Iran lauds Pakistan’s ‘principled support’ as regional tensions mount
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Wednesday lauded Islamabad’s “principled positions and continued support” toward Tehran during a meeting with PML-N...
US-Iran nuclear talks to take place in Oman, two sides to seek de-escalation: regional official
TEHRAN: The US and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations...
SHC appoints Justice Agha Faisal to lead judicial probe into deadly Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput on Wednesday nominated Justice Agha Faisal to head a judicial inquiry into the Gul...
UN experts raise alarm over conviction of lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha
ISLAMABAD: Five United Nations human rights experts on Wednesday voiced serious concern over the conviction and sentencing of lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her...
Lahore manhole tragedy: Court extends physical remand of accused
LAHORE: A local court Wednesday extended the physical remand of five accused in the Lahore manhole tragedy case, in which a woman and her...
Finance platform LemFi launches remittance services in Australia as global expansion continues
LemFi has received approval to launch its suite of payment tools directly to Australian residents who sent USD$38bn (AUS$56.6bn) in remittances in 2024
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DHA allows kite flying after govt approval
LAHORE: The Defence Housing Authority has announced conditional permission for kite flying in its residential areas of Lahore, allowing the activity only after obtaining...
CDA defends tree-cutting drive in Islamabad, saying PMO directed operation
Authority submits report in IHC, saying drive targeted Paper Mulberry trees as major cause of allergies and asthma
Says action followed IHC orders,...
Kazakhstan President arrives on two-day visit with agenda to bolster bilateral ties
President Zardari, PM Shhebaz warmly receive Kazakhstan President upon his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase
President Tokayev arrives for two-day official visit (Feb...