GAZA/TEL AVIV — Hamas told mediators it will begin handing over living Israeli hostages on Monday morning, a move timed to precede a summit in Egypt hosted by former U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders aimed at consolidating a ceasefire and a broader peace arrangement. According to international and Israeli officials, Hamas has…
LONDON — Global fuel prices saw a downward trend this week, with petrol and diesel rates dropping in the international market. According to market data, the price of petrol fell from $76.51 to $73.71 per barrel, reflecting easing demand concerns and increased global supply. Analysts say the decline could provide temporary relief to oil-importing countries,…
RAWALPINDI — The Pakistan Army has reaffirmed its resolve to combat terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, declaring that the fight will continue “until the menace is completely eradicated.” In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military said that India has emerged as the biggest facilitator of terrorism in the region, fueling instability…
PESHAWAR — The nomination papers of all opposition candidates, including Sohail Afridi, have been approved for the upcoming election of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister. A total of four candidates are in the running for the province’s top post, setting the stage for a tough contest. Among the contenders are Maulana Lutf-ur-Rehman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui has strongly criticized the statement issued by the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan, calling it “shamefully regrettable” amid the nation’s testing times. Siddiqui said the declaration failed to include even a single word condemning terrorists or their facilitators. “With sheer audacity, the statement accuses law enforcement agencies…
ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has announced plans to shift all beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to a digital wallet system, aiming to modernize welfare disbursements and enhance financial inclusion. According to official sources, the move will also double the country’s annual digital transactions from PKR 7.5 trillion to PKR 15…
KARACHI — A tragic traffic accident near Stargate on Shahrah-e-Faisal claimed the lives of three women, including a mother and daughter, while a young man was injured early Sunday morning. Police said the speeding car, bearing registration number BGQ-469, lost control, hit the footpath, and overturned. The impact left the vehicle completely wrecked. The deceased…
KARACHI: The body of a teenage boy, 14-year-old Abdul Ghani, was found hanging in a house in Arafat Town, North Nazimabad, within the jurisdiction of Taimuria police station. The boy reportedly committed suicide due to distress over academic difficulties at school. The deceased’s body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) for legal formalities. SHO…
LAHORE: Khawaja Tareef alias Teefi Butt, the prime suspect in the alleged murder related to a gang rivalry of Ameer Balaj Tipu, was killed in an alleged police encounter in Rahim Yar Khan a day after his extradition from Dubai. According to the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD), Butt had landed at Karachi airport on…
LAHORE: A Saudi Industrial Estate will be established in Punjab with 10-year income tax exemption and a one-time customs duty waiver for the investors. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the plan during her meeting with a delegation of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council.The delegation was given a briefing on the public welfare projects of…
