The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of a children’s charity, in the wake of an email emerging in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her “supreme friend”. Julia’s House, a children’s hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, has removed Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, from her…
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has revealed that at least 1,006 people have lost their lives during recent rains and floods while 3.02 million individuals have been rescued in flood-hit regions across Pakistan since June 26. The authority on Sunday released fresh figures, revealing that torrential rains and flash floods had prompted 5,768…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underlined the significance of unity and solidarity that led to Pakistan’s emphatic triumph in the recent armed conflict with India, vowing to steer the country on the path of progress and prosperity. Addressing a gathering of overseas Pakistanis in London, the prime minister congratulated them on the May 10…
Since Phil Rosenthal began traveling the planet a decade ago to shoot his food travel shows, first for PBS and now for Netflix, his own Los Angeles neighborhood has begun to feel like everywhere else in the world. Affluent Larchmont Village’s idiosyncratic local mom-and-pop retailers are being replaced by global chains like Aesop and Diptyque….
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has observed that strengthening Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms not only enhances dispute resolution process but also encourages foreign investment. “Disputes can be referred to mediation at the pre-trial stage as well as from pending litigation to ensure timely and amicable settlements,” the judge said on Sunday. He…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s famed northern peaks, long a magnet for climbers from across the globe, are facing a near-collapse in foreign arrivals this season. Unpredictable climate disasters, regional armed conflicts, and sharp fee hikes have combined to slash international visits by nearly 90%, delivering a severe blow to the country’s mountaineering and tourism economy. The Gilgit-Baltistan…
Joe TidyCyber correspondent and Tabby Wilson EPA Disruption has continued at some of Europe’s busiest airports as they try to recover from Friday’s cyber attack The EU’s cyber security agency says criminals are using ransomware to cause chaos in airports around the world. Several of Europe’s busiest airports have spent the past few days trying…
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) has urged the federal government to extend the income tax filing deadline by 48 days, citing changes in the IRIS portal and flood situation in Punjab, KPK and Sindh. In a statement on Sunday the chamber’s president Muhammad Saleem Memon argued that the desired…
Week 3 of the NFL had its fair share of close action, and to the victors went the spoils — and the chance to get creative on social media. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Pittsburgh Steelers held on to defeat the New England Patriots 21-14 on the road. With the game on the line, New…
Around 600 Hong Kong swimmers took part in the Cross Tolo Harbour Open Race on Sunday, despite amber rainstorm and thunderstorm warning signals being raised. The Hong Kong Observatory had raised the thunderstorm warning at 11.15pm on Saturday, and stated explicitly that people should not swim outdoors. The open-water race’s organisers, the Tai Po Sports…
