TEHRAN — Iran has drafted a significant piece of legislation that would legally authorize the collection of fees from international commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for security services and navigational assistance provided by Iranian authorities.According to sources within the Iranian parliament, the proposed bill would grant Iranian maritime officials the formal…
BEIRUT — As tensions continue to simmer across Lebanon, Hezbollah’s leadership has laid out five major preconditions for any potential negotiations with Israel, firmly declaring that the militant group will under no circumstances surrender its weapons and will continue to retaliate against what it describes as Israeli aggression.In a strongly-worded statement, the Hezbollah chief reaffirmed…
LAHORE — Punjab Traffic Police have launched a province-wide crackdown on traffic law violations effective today, with authorities announcing a zero tolerance policy across all districts of the province.DIG Traffic Punjab stated that a comprehensive two-week public awareness campaign was conducted to educate citizens about traffic regulations and road safety. With the awareness phase now…
LAHORE — Lahore Police have arrested a man who disguised himself as a police officer to rob citizens across the city, with authorities confirming he is linked to more than 50 criminal incidents.According to police spokesperson, the suspect would don a counterfeit police uniform and stop unsuspecting citizens on roads and in public areas, threatening…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the cancellation of the annual Lag BaOmer religious festival at Mount Meron in northern Israel, citing serious security threats from Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.The Lag BaOmer celebration is one of the most significant events in the Jewish religious calendar, drawing hundreds of thousands of worshippers each…
KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points, raising it from 10.5% to 11.5%, following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).The central bank cited rising inflationary pressures and evolving macroeconomic conditions as key factors behind the decision to tighten monetary policy. The move…
ISLAMABAD — In a significant legal development, the Federal Constitutional Court has restored the provisions of the Passport and Immigration Rules that had previously been struck down by the Lahore High Court, effectively reinstating the government’s authority to block citizens’ passports and place their names on the Passport Control List (PCL).A two-member bench, headed by…
WANA / SOUTH WAZIRISTAN — Pakistan’s security forces successfully repelled an infiltration attempt by the proscribed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorist group in the Angoor Adda border area of South Waziristan, and launched a decisive retaliatory operation against Afghan Taliban positions after militants targeted Pakistani civilians, destroying several Afghan checkposts along the frontier.According to security sources, Fitna…
Musical biopic set to break records, expected to earn up to $100 million in opening weekLos Angeles (Special Correspondent) — Despite pre-release controversies and mixed critical reviews, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael is racing toward a historic box office debut. The Lionsgate-backed film is projected to earn between $90 million and $100 million in its…
US President admits “We made a mistake by removing Russia from G8”, Russian President accepts invitation, prospects of reconciliation Washington (Special Correspondent) — Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the G20 Summit scheduled in Miami, USA this December. US President Donald Trump has stated that Putin’s presence would be “extremely beneficial” and that removing Russia…
