Forty-five Indian pilgrims have been killed after the bus they were travelling in caught fire in an accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, the police commissioner of India’s Hyderabad city has said. The bus had 46 passengers, said VC Sajjanar in a news conference, adding that one man who survived the accident had been admitted…
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Johnson Wen, 26, was found guilty of being a public nuisance over the high-profile incident last Thursday at the Asia premiere for Wicked: For Good. Videos posted on social media show…
Peter Mwai & Richard Irvine-BrownBBC Verify Getty Images Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and gunshot injuries. A crowd runs in panic along a dusty street. Shots ring out. A woman wearing a purple jacket carrying a stick falls to the ground. Another woman can be heard pleading, “Mama, mama, stand,” as she…
YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested on drug possession and other charges in the Miami area in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said. The influencer was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process, according to arrest documents published by US…
Nasirabad, Balochistan: A railway track in Nasirabad district, Balochistan, was targeted in a blast, but the Jafar Express train narrowly escaped harm. According to police, unidentified individuals detonated explosives on the railway track near the Notal area. The explosion occurred after the Jafar Express had passed, ensuring the safety of passengers and the train. The…
Dubai: The Dubai Airshow, one of the world’s premier aviation events, is set to begin tomorrow, showcasing the latest in military and commercial aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts and experts from across the globe will witness a display of cutting-edge technology and spectacular aerial performances. This year, Pakistani Air Force pilots are expected to be the center…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Medical professionals, teachers, and dedicated experts never truly retire—their service to humanity continues throughout their lives. This message resonated deeply at a dignified farewell ceremony held in honour of Prof. Dr. Khizar Hayat Gondal, Head of the Urology Department at Lahore General Hospital (LGH), as colleagues and…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Three officers of the Punjab Police have achieved remarkable distinction in Pakistan’s Provincial Management Service (PMS) examination, earning high positions and bringing pride to the police force. Inspector General Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, met the successful officers at the Central Police Office in Lahore to commend their accomplishment….
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Renowned Pakistani playwright Shahid Nadeem, co-founder of Ajoka Theatre, has arrived in the United States to direct a staged reading of his acclaimed English play “Lawrence in Lahore” at the prestigious Princeton University. The performance, featuring Princeton students, is scheduled for 19 November. Written by Nadeem…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s hand-knotted carpet industry, once a major contributor to the country’s export earnings, is facing severe difficulties due to a lack of government support, shortage of skilled workers, and failure to keep pace with global market trends, industry leaders warned. Chairperson of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI),…
