New Delhi condemns attack, calls targeting of commercial ships “unacceptable”Gulf of Oman — An Indian-flagged commercial vessel has sunk off the coast of Oman following what authorities describe as a suspected drone attack. The ship sustained critical damage in the strike and went down in the Arabian Sea, sparking an immediate rescue operation.India’s Ministry of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, May 14: In line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Health for All” vision, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has delivered high-quality medical services to 754,350 patients during the first four months of 2025, underscoring the institution’s growing role as a cornerstone of public healthcare in Punjab.According to the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, has reaffirmed his commitment to providing the best possible medical care for special children of police employees, releasing over PKR 88.9 million during the current year for children of officers serving across Lahore and districts throughout Punjab.According to Punjab Police spokesperson, 721…
In an unprecedented musical spectacle, pop legend Madonna, global superstar Shakira, and South Korean sensations BTS have been confirmed to perform at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 — marking the first time the tournament will feature a full Super Bowl-style entertainment extravaganza.The lineup brings together three generations of global music…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly reduced the size of his official convoy following a public appeal to citizens to conserve fuel. The move is being seen as a symbolic gesture of austerity leadership amid rising energy costs.India Raises Import Tariffs on Gold & SilverThe Indian government has hiked tariffs on gold and silver imports…
In a landmark diplomatic encounter, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted US President Donald Trump at a state banquet in Beijing, delivering a powerful message to the world: America and China must choose partnership over rivalry.Addressing Trump at the formal dinner, President Xi drew a historic parallel, referencing Henry Kissinger’s secret visit to China 55 years…
A damning investigation report into the arrest of Pakistan’s notorious female drug lord Anmol alias “Pinky” — dubbed the “Cocaine Queen” — has triggered a national scandal, revealing alleged deep-rooted collusion between drug traffickers, police officers, and intelligence operatives across Karachi and Lahore.Karachi: Bribes, Releases & Intelligence LinksAccording to the investigative report, obtained by Pakistani…
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE during the recent conflict with Iran.Several media outlets had reported that Netanyahu arrived covertly in Abu Dhabi and held a meeting with the UAE President amid the Iran war. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office…
The Government of Pakistan has conferred the prestigious civil award Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) upon renowned singer Hadiqa Kiani in recognition of her outstanding contributions to music, the arts, and social welfare.Hadiqa Kiani has won millions of hearts across Pakistan and beyond with her melodious voice and exceptional artistic talent. Beyond music, she has also…
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has announced that the government has decided to overhaul its load shedding mechanism. Under the new system, power outages will be implemented at the transformer level rather than the feeder level.According to Minister Leghari, load shedding will now be applied only to those transformers whose consumers have failed to…
