Berlin: Germany is planning to acquire 15 additional F-35 fighter jets from the United States in a deal valued at around €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion), according to media reports. The move is part of Berlin’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities and modernize its air force amid growing security concerns in Europe. The F-35,…
Punjab Makes Masks Mandatory for Motorcyclists Amid Smog Crisis LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, with air quality levels reaching hazardous levels on Sunday, according to Pakistan’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 332, placing it in the “hazardous” category, while…
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after her repeated failure to appear before the court. The case pertains to protests held on November 26, for which Aleema Khan and 10 others have been charged. During the latest hearing before…
TEHRAN: Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, according to Iranian judiciary-linked outlet Mizan News Agency. The report, citing a public prosecutor, said the individual was convicted of providing classified information to Mossad and was arrested while attempting to flee the country. The man was described as a “handler”…
TEHRAN: Iran has officially announced that it is no longer bound by any international restrictions on its nuclear program, marking the expiration of the 2015 nuclear deal and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. In a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that as of today, “all provisions of the agreement imposing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities…
HONG KONG: A cargo aircraft from Türkiye crashed into the sea after skidding off the runway while landing at Hong Kong International Airport, killing two crew members, according to international media reports. The plane had departed from Dubai and encountered the accident upon arrival in Hong Kong. Four crew members on board were taken to…
ISLAMABAD: (Muhammad Saleem) Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified more than 20 individuals suspected of large-scale tax evasion after reviewing their social media accounts showing luxury lifestyles, expensive vehicles, and frequent foreign travel — while declaring minimal income and assets in tax returns. According to FBR’s Lifestyle Monitoring Cell, three major cases illustrate…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to eradicate what he termed as the “India-backed militants” operating within the country, saying their “nefarious designs will not succeed.” Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, where the two discussed the province’s security situation and recent terrorist incidents. They…
Unidentified gunmen opened fire in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, killing Waleed Saleh Baloch — the brother of Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Rahmat Saleh Baloch. According to police, the tragic incident took place in the Chitkan area near the victim’s residence. Waleed Saleh Baloch was the son of National Party leader Haji Saleh Muhammad and younger…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Staff Reporter Lahore, Pakistan — The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) is compiling data on finalized export orders following the successful conclusion of a three-day international carpet exhibition in Lahore, which drew strong participation from foreign buyers. PCMEA Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman and Vice Chairman Riaz Ahmed expressed deep satisfaction…
