Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner alongside the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night. Speaking ahead of the event, US President Donald Trump said it was an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose starring role in the Saudi football league has seen him become a face of the country’s…
Getty Images Both chambers of Congress agreed to order the US justice department to release its files on sex offender financier Jeffrey Epstein. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the measure in a 427-1 vote and the Senate unanimously fast-tracked it without a formal vote. The moves come just days after President Donald Trump reversed…
The US will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump told reporters ahead of a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35 jets,” Trump said. “They’ve been a great ally.” The leaders are expected to discuss deals on defence…
At least 94 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have died in Israeli custody in less than two years, a well-regarded Israeli human rights group says. A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges a practice of “systematic killings and cover-ups”. The report covers the period between 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched its…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Renowned Pakistani playwright and Ajoka Theatre’s Executive Director, Shahid Nadeem, delivered an influential lecture titled “Theatre in the Time of Authoritarianism” at the Princeton Public Library, drawing an audience of Princeton University faculty members, scholars, and theatre enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, Nadeem explored how socially conscious artists…
By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore, Pakistan: The Women’s Circle of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan hosted a vibrant contemporary invitation in honor of women journalists, bringing together senior and young reporters, journalists, and digital content creators from various national and private media organizations. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Humaira Tariq highlighted the event’s purpose as more than a formal program,…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore, Pakistan: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NCI Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP30, Belém, Brazil, marking a major step toward enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Brazil…
Lahore, Pakistan: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) hosted a Belgian Catalogue Exhibition, bringing together over 100 leading Belgian companies across key sectors including aeronautics, construction, pharmaceuticals, IT, food, environment, steel, logistics, petrochemicals, and medical sciences. The event was jointly organized by Belgian Ambassador Charles Idesbald Van Der Gracht, LCCI President Faheem Ur…
Lahore, Pakistan: A new report released by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has cautioned that organisations across the Asia-Pacific region are facing an increasingly complex fraud environment, driven by rapid digital transformation, cultural barriers, and emerging financial technologies. The report, Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, highlights procurement fraud (34%), bribery and corruption…
Khanewal, PakistanM.Shahzad : In line with the safety vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the provincial traffic authorities have intensified preparations to reduce road accidents during the upcoming sugarcane crushing season—an annual period known for heavy vehicle movement and increased fog-related risks. Under directives issued by DIG Traffic Punjab, Waqas Nazir, and special instructions…
