A powerful explosion rocked the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complex in Qatar on Monday, killing 13 workers and injuring 66 others, Qatar’s Ministry of Energy confirmed. The victims include nationals from Pakistan and India.Qatar’s Minister of Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, addressed reporters in an emotional statement: “Today I have to make an announcement…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Professor Shahid Malik, President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), has strongly condemned the imposition of heavy fines ranging from Rs300,000 to Rs400,000 on qualified MBBS doctors by the Punjab Healthcare Commission, describing the penalties as unjust, disproportionate, and deeply concerning for the medical community.He said that imposing fines amounting…
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of the Treasury has issued a general license authorizing the production, transportation, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products, in a significant shift in American sanctions policy toward Tehran.According to the Treasury Department, the license will remain in effect until August 21, 2026, and will also…
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party on Monday, in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street.Starmer confirmed he met with King Charles III earlier in the day to inform him of his decision. He stated he would remain in office as Prime Minister until a…
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday, June 22, according to a report by The Observer, with sources indicating that he has already drawn up a timeline for his departure from Downing Street.According to the report, Starmer reached the conclusion that his position as Prime Minister was…
Geneva / Doha — Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally announced the commencement of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar jointly serving as mediators in what is being described as a landmark diplomatic development.In an official statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed that the US-Iran negotiations…
Tel Aviv / Beirut — Israel has formally announced that it will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon despite the existing ceasefire agreement, with the Israeli Defence Minister declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the security zone established in the region.In a bold and provocative statement, the Israeli Defence Minister made clear…
