Laura Gozzi and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Russian missile and drone attacks have knocked out power in regions across Ukraine Emergency power outages have been brought in across almost all of Ukraine after a intensive campaign of Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure. This will be the fourth consecutive…
Islamabad (Muhammad Saleem ) — The Government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices. According to the new rates, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs. 5.66 per litre, while high-speed diesel has been cut by Rs. 1.39 per litre. The Ministry of Finance stated that the revised prices will…
Washington (Agencies) — U.S. authorities have arrested a 64-year-old Indian-origin foreign policy expert, Ashley Tellis, on charges of illegally possessing and transmitting classified defense information, allegedly to Chinese officials. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 1,000 top-secret defense documents were recovered from Tellis’s residence in Virginia. The materials reportedly contained sensitive information…
The UN humanitarian chief has urged Israel to open more crossings into Gaza to allow a surge of aid, after Israel warned it would limit supplies into the territory over delays from Hamas in releasing the bodies of deceased hostages. Tom Fletcher called on both Israel and Hamas to implement the terms of the ceasefire…
Paul Brown, Kayleen Devlin, Erwan Rivault and Barbara MetzlerBBC Verify Getty Images As thousands of Gazans made the journey back to their neighbourhoods following the ceasefire, many of them already knew their homes were in ruins. The prospect of rebuilding homes, businesses and all the institutions and services needed for a return to normal life…
BOGOTÁ (International Desk) — In a powerful humanitarian gesture, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that all gold confiscated from drug traffickers will be sold to finance medical treatment for injured children in Gaza. President Petro stated, “We will do what the rich nations have failed to do.” He emphasized that Colombia stands in solidarity…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE. In a significant move to advance academic collaboration and scientific innovation, Punjab University (PU) and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote joint research and knowledge exchange initiatives for national development. The signing ceremony took place at the PU Vice Chancellor’s…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş has commended the Government of Punjab for its remarkable efforts to preserve and promote historical and cultural heritage, during his visit to the Lahore Museum on Wednesday. Prof. Dr. Kurtulmuş was warmly welcomed by Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, Secretary Tourism,…
By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE— Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal underscored the urgent need to prioritize mental health care alongside physical health, particularly during disasters and emergencies. Speaking at an awareness walk and seminar organized at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to mark World Mental Health Day 2025, he emphasized…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE (International Desk) — In a major step toward deepening economic cooperation between Hong Kong and Pakistan’s Punjab province, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and the Industries, Commerce & Investment Department Punjab (ICID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 13 to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and…
