ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024, granting military and civil armed forces the authority to place individuals facing terrorism charges under preventive detention for up to three months. The bill was moved by Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry and sailed through clause-by-clause reading with…
Sergen Sezgin/Anadolu via Getty Images One person has died in Turkey after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the north-west province of Balikesir on Sunday evening. An 81-year-old woman passed away shortly after she was pulled out from rubble in the town of Sindirgi, which was the epicentre of the quake, Turkey’s interior minister said. Sixteen…
Jeremy Bowen International editor BBC One of the major reasons why Britain’s prime minister Sir Keir Starmer – following France and then in turn followed by Canada – has a plan to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September is to turn the two-state solution into a real diplomatic plan again, instead…
Christine Ro Technology Reporter Getty Images Brake dust and tyre wear are significant sources of pollutants Garage owner Kevan Gibbons has noticed many changes in his 45 years in the motor trade. Cars are much bigger than when he started out. Driving styles have changed too, with more frequent stopping. All that starting and stopping,…
The Trump administration has announced a plan to scrap a landmark finding that greenhouse gases are harmful to the environment, severely curbing the federal government’s ability to combat climate change. Known as the “Endangerment Finding”, the 2009 order from then-President Barack Obama allowed the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create rules to limit pollution…
In the T20 batting rankings, no Pakistani player features in the top 10. Former captain Babar Azam has dropped one place to 18th, while India’s Abhishek Sharma retains the top spot. Australia’s Tim David climbed six places to break into the top 10, securing the 10th position. In the T20 bowling rankings, New Zealand’s Jacob…
Lahore – Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle featuring the country’s national flag. Displayed on Google’s homepage in Pakistan, the design shows the green and white flag waving against a clear blue sky, with the word “Google” creatively blended into the background. In an accompanying note, the…
Islamabad – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has declared that Pakistan in 2025 possesses complete defensive capabilities, making it impossible for any enemy to challenge its security. Extending heartfelt congratulations to the nation on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, Naqvi described August 14 as a day of sacrifices, struggle, and the realization of the dream of…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 — The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has extended warm Independence Day greetings to the people of Pakistan, praising the country’s achievements over the past 78 years. In its message, the embassy highlighted Pakistan’s progress in multiple fields, its strengthened role in the international community, and its contributions to space exploration. “Despite…
