ISLAMABAD: Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, and adjoining areas on Thursday evening, causing panic among residents. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake struck at 5:15 PM with a magnitude of 5.6, and its epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of…
A Taiwanese airline has apologised for requesting paperwork from a dead employee, in the latest development of a case that has sparked widespread anger. The 34-year-old Eva Air flight attendant, surnamed Sun, died earlier this month after reportedly feeling unwell during a flight. Many online have speculated she was overworked. Taiwanese authorities and Eva Air…
The family of a British girl who disappeared in Australia more than 50 years ago has threatened to name a key person of interest unless he comes forward to answer their questions. Authorities believe three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. A suspect was charged with her abduction…
Reuters Zelensky is on his third visit to Washington since January Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, as Trump weighs whether to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep into Russia. Their meeting comes a day after Trump said “great progress” was made during…
EPA Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a memorial ceremony at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem Israel’s prime minister has told a memorial for victims of the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023 that he is “determined” to secure the return of the dead hostages still in Gaza, and that the country will continue to fight terrorism…
LAHORE (M.Shezad) — Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, met with Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol to discuss measures for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. The meeting, held at the LCCI headquarters, was also attended by Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed…
LAHORE (Farzana.ch) — The Pakistan China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), in collaboration with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore, the Information and Culture Department of the Government of Punjab, and ARQ Group of Companies, has announced the Pak-China Love Festival — a two-day celebration of friendship, culture, and…
LAHORE (Farzana.ch) — The Punjab Inter-District Rescue Teams Competitions began on Thursday at the Emergency Services Academy, Lahore, coinciding with the 21st anniversary of the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122). The event was inaugurated by Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer, who cut the cake and formally declared the competitions open. Rescue teams from all…
LAHORE (M.Shezad) Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) of sharing a common agenda of “chaos and disruption,” saying that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under PTI rule has become a hub of terrorism, corruption, and mismanagement. Speaking to reporters, Bokhari said that the PTI founder “played…
DHAKA (International Desk) — In a historic development, the Sampreeti Shikharthi Jote panel, backed by the Islamic Chhatra Shibir, has secured a sweeping victory in the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union elections — marking the group’s first major success in 44 years. According to Bangladeshi media, the Shibir-supported panel won 22 key positions, including Vice…
