Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia are holding discussions on a potential cooperation agreement in the oil sector, signaling deepening energy ties between the two countries. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking to a Russian news agency, said that the energy ministries of both nations are engaged in negotiations over a possible agreement. He noted that Russia…
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed appeals related to the seniority of Sindh police officers, upholding the earlier decision of the Sindh Service Tribunal. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar announced the verdict, maintaining the tribunal’s ruling and affirming the restoration of seniority as it stood prior to 2019. The…
Islamabad: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and President of the Federation of Realtors Pakistan, Sardar Tahir, has said that business conditions in Pakistan are increasingly becoming unfavorable for the business community. Speaking on the issue, Sardar Tahir stated that doing business in the country is gradually turning into a “crime,” adding…
Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the hospital to meet Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for his bravery during the Bondi Beach attack. During the visit, the prime minister paid tribute to Ahmed Al-Ahmed, saying, “You are an Australian hero. You put your own life at risk to save others and helped…
Canberra: New details have emerged regarding the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney, revealing that the alleged attacker, Sajid Akram, traveled to the Philippines using an Indian passport. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Philippine immigration authorities have confirmed that Sajid Akram, implicated in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia, entered the Philippines on an…
Sydney has reported an apparent hate incident targeting the Muslim community following the recent attack at Bondi Beach, with a Muslim cemetery in the city desecrated. According to international media reports, the incident took place at a Muslim cemetery located in the southwestern Sydney suburb of Narellan. Unknown individuals allegedly vandalized graves and placed pig…
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital after being beaten when she was arrested last week, her family says. The 53-year-old human rights activist told them in a phone call on Sunday that she was brought to an emergency department twice after being “attacked by plain clothed agents with severe and…
Johanna Chisholmand BBC Verify How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute It was a night that promised to bring “joy and light” to Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach as crowds of Jewish families gathered at a park to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, also known as the festival of light. They were among thousands…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, the weekly General Parade was conducted across the province, including Lahore. Senior police officers inspected the contingents, which presented a formal salute during the parade. The parade featured participation from Police Lines, Dolphin Force, Anti-Riot Force, Traffic Police,…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: JW SEZ Group and Shalimar Group officially announced the launch of Zalmi Developments on Monday, marking a strategic entry into Pakistan’s property sector with a vision to introduce global-standard urban innovation. The launch was celebrated at an MoU signing event held on December 15, 2025, at The Nishat Hotel, Emporium,…
