Authorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country, according to…
Police have released audio of a call between emergency services and a 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea earlier in February. In the call, Austin Appelbee says his siblings – brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace, eight – and their mother…
Lahore:The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has foiled a major attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic pills abroad during an operation at Allama Iqbal International Airport.According to an ANF spokesperson, a consignment of 32 cartons was seized from the airport’s cargo shed, containing 1,470,000 Tramadol tablets weighing 808.5 kilograms, and 57,600 Valium (Diazepam) tablets weighing…
Peshawar:The Peshawar High Court has removed two Additional District and Sessions Judges from service over violations of the judicial code of conduct.According to an official statement, District and Sessions Judge Hafiz Naseem Akbar tendered his resignation voluntarily, which was accepted by the court, while another Additional District and Sessions Judge was dismissed from service following…
پشاور:پشاور ہائیکورٹ نے ضابطۂ اخلاق کی خلاف ورزی پر دو ایڈیشنل ڈسٹرکٹ اینڈ سیشن ججز کو ان کے عہدوں سے فارغ کر دیا ہے۔عدالتی اعلامیے کے مطابق ڈسٹرکٹ اینڈ سیشن جج حافظ نسیم اکبر نے کارروائی کے دوران خود ہی اپنے عہدے سے استعفا دے دیا، جسے قبول کر لیا گیا، جبکہ ایک اور ایڈیشنل…
Islamabad:According to a recent Gallup Pakistan survey, 73 percent of Pakistanis support the deployment of the Pakistan Army to Gaza, reflecting strong public sentiment in favor of the Palestinian cause.The survey shows that 55 percent expressed full support, while 18 percent voiced partial support.Only 6 percent opposed the move, whereas 16 percent of respondents said…
Peshawar:The federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have reached a consensus on counter-terrorism measures, following a high-level meeting at Corps Headquarters Peshawar.The meeting was attended by the Federal Interior Minister, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the National Security Adviser, the Corps Commander Peshawar, and senior civil and military officials.Discussions focused on the security…
