Israel’s parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country. The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a threat to national security. It allows the government for the next two years to cease…
It was supposed to be just another Thursday in Laos, where Anthonin’s father was born. Instead, the 30-year-old French citizen found himself among more than 140 people, mostly tourists, on a ferry that capsized in the Mekong River. All but three are thought to have made it to safety. Videos online show a scene of…
PA Media Jack Hibbert had been working as a police officer for just months before he was shot A young police officer who was shot in the head during the Bondi Beach attack has been released from hospital. Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert – who is just four months into the job – was patrolling a…
James Landale,Diplomatic correspondentand Rachel Hagan Watch: BBC asks Trump what the new appointment to Greenland entails Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has said he would like to annex. In response to a question from the BBC about the new…
Islamabad, Pakistan:Police at Khanah Police Station have arrested two active members of the notorious “Madu Gang” involved in multiple snatching incidents across the jurisdiction. The operation was led by ASI Dilshan Farooqi under the supervision of SHO Shah Nawaz Dogar.Authorities recovered two pistols, six mobile phones, and PKR 60,000 in cash from the suspects, reportedly…
ByMuhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Police have intensified operations against organised criminal groups across the province, including Lahore, resulting in the arrest of nine operatives belonging to four gangs over the past 24 hours.According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, security forces recovered 93 weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, along with…
Senior police officers inspect contingentsBy Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, weekly General Parades were held across the province, including the provincial capital, with senior police officers inspecting the contingents and reviewing preparedness.During the parades, participating contingents presented salutes, while officers and personnel…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, after being honoured with two prestigious China Friendship Awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to economic cooperation and people-to-people engagement.The awards were…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 11 people were killed and 1,261 injured in 1,097 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across Punjab’s 37 districts over the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Of the injured, 551 victims with serious injuries were shifted to hospitals, while 710 people with minor…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A faculty member of Punjab University’s Hailey College of Commerce (HCC) has secured selection for the prestigious EELISA Skill Up 2025 – Collaboration, Inclusion & Entrepreneurial Universities programme, to be hosted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland.Lecturer and PhD scholar Mr Hafiz Fawad Ali has…
