ISLAMABAD — Report by muhammad Saleem Security arrangements in the federal capital have been significantly tightened following calls for protests and long marches by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami, and farmers’ organizations.A high-level meeting held in Islamabad decided that the planned long march would be stopped at all costs. As part of the security plan,…
KOHAT — At least 21 people, including 16 police personnel, were martyred and 78 others injured in a terrorist attack on the Police Lines in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during Friday prayers.According to police sources, the attack occurred while worshippers were performing Friday prayers at the mosque inside the Police Lines compound. Seven militants breached the…
Washington — The Trump administration has denied visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and other senior Palestinian officials to attend the UN General Assembly session. For the second consecutive year, Abbas will address the Assembly via video link instead of appearing in person in New York.The US State Department said the Palestinian leadership failed…
“Fairness” is what’s been raised with British Rowing’s chief executive Tom Solesbury – a reference to the tidal river’s natural bends and currents which many in the rowing community say make it unsuitable for elite competition. Drew Ginn, who has won three Olympic gold medals for Australia in rowing, told BBC Radio he had concerns…
Washington — Updated September 17, 2026US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had made direct contact with Washington and wants to reach a deal, as he described the current state of the war as nearing its end.Asked how he would characterize the stage of the war the US finds itself in, Trump said:…
ISLAMABAD — By Muhammad Saleem The government has cut fuel supply for official vehicles by 50 percent for the next three months as part of austerity measures. In addition, a 5 percent reduction in the non-development budget has been decided for fiscal year 2026-27.According to the notification issued, a complete ban has been imposed on…
International students, so-called “visa hoppers” and backpackers will be targeted under stricter rules announced by Australia on Thursday in a bid to curb immigration. Foreign students will no longer be able to bring their families with them and those who want to extend their stay must choose a higher qualification. Rules will also be stricter…
Bench and Bar Pillars of Justice System; Administrative Reforms Needed Alongside Judicial Reforms: Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan DEPALPUR: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that Pakistan’s challenges require equal attention to national security, political stability, the rule of law and timely delivery of justice. He said the Pakistan…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Timely vaccination of newborns, provision of clean drinking water and the use of safe medical equipment remain the strongest shields against the spread of hepatitis among children. These views were expressed by MS LGH Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain while addressing a seminar on “Pediatric Liver Care and Viral Hepatitis Prevention”…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan Lahore :The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has strongly condemned the decision by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Disciplinary Committee to suspend the medical licenses/registrations of 15 doctors for six months. The PMDC took this action based on recommendations from the Punjab government, citing allegations against the…
