WASHINGTON/CARACAS — Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that U.S. forces carried out a series of strikes in Venezuela and detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transferring them خارج the country.In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said an operation targeting Venezuela’s leadership had been conducted in coordination…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Air Force has successfully conducted a flight test of its indigenously developed Taimoor weapon system, significantly enhancing the country’s conventional defence capabilities, the military’s media wing said.According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile has a range of up to 600 kilometres and is capable…
CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a nationwide state of emergency following a series of explosions in the capital, Caracas, which the government says were caused by a “military aggression” by the United States.Residents reported hearing loud explosions and seeing smoke rising near military installations, while aircraft were heard flying overhead in several parts…
BERLIN: German police are investigating a third bank robbery reported within days in the western state of North Rhine–Westphalia (NRW), raising concerns over a spate of coordinated crimes targeting financial institutions.According to authorities, the latest incident occurred in broad daylight, when unknown suspects broke into a bank branch and emptied four safe-deposit boxes. No arrests…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1.427 trillion in tax revenue in December, marking the highest-ever collection for the month of December in the country’s history, officials said during a briefing to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.According to FBR officials, the December collection amounted to 99 percent of the monthly target of Rs1.446 trillion,…
KARACHI: Wedding photos and videos of former Pakistan cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed’s daughter have surfaced on social media, drawing widespread attention.Mushtaq Ahmed’s daughter, Nawal, recently got married in a ceremony attended by several cricketers and notable figures from different walks of life. The event was described as an elegant and intimate affair.During the ceremony, the bride…
LAHORE: A Pakistani court has summoned prominent YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, for indictment in a case related to the alleged promotion of online gambling, court officials confirmed on Thursday.During a hearing at the Lahore District Courts, the judge ordered Saad ur Rehman and other accused individuals to appear on January…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Lahore Police have intensified operations against gambling across the city during 2025, resulting in the arrest of more than 3,800 suspects and the registration of 959 cases related to gambling activities. Authorities also recovered over Rs179.49 million in stake money from the arrested individuals.According to a spokesperson, the divisional…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan | 02-01-26LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organized its 22nd Annual Sports Day at the City Campus Sports Ground, showcasing vibrant participation from students across all campuses. The event was inaugurated in the morning by Prof. Dr. Saleem Chaudhary, former Chairman of the UVAS Sports…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said the provincial government’s flagship “Suthra Punjab” initiative is gaining attention not only across Pakistan but also internationally. She revealed that both Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have expressed interest in adopting the model, with the KP Chief Secretary formally…
