TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that while Iran remains committed to diplomacy, it will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and national dignity if threatened — sending a clear message to Washington amid escalating tensions between the two nations.Speaking to state media, Ejei…
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, asserting that military operations against Iran could extend beyond the legally mandated 60-day limit under the War Powers Act, and that any decision regarding the war’s conclusion or congressional authorization would rest solely with the White House.Hegseth argued that…
PeshawarPTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has firmly stated that Sohail Afridi will continue to serve as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that those running campaigns against him are destined to fail.Speaking to media representatives, Barrister Gohar said that Sohail Afridi was personally nominated as Chief Minister KP by PTI founder Imran Khan, and…
Compliance Deadline Set for December 30, 2026Lahore — May 1, 2026The Punjab Government has issued a comprehensive set of kite-flying regulations ahead of Basant 2027, with a compliance deadline of December 30, 2026.The regulations have been officially communicated to the CCPO Lahore, DIG Operations Lahore, and all Deputy Commissioners, DPOs, CPOs, and CTOs across Punjab.Under…
WASHINGTON / LONDON — May 1, 2026US President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 10% tariff on Scotch whisky imports, calling King Charles III “the greatest king,” as the British monarch and Queen Camilla concluded their historic state visit to the United States.In a characteristically dramatic gesture, Trump made the announcement at the White…
Washington — May 1, 2026A prominent American newspaper has reported that the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has developed a plan for a new, intensified wave of military strikes against Iran, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing standoff between the two nations.According to sources cited in the report, the planned strikes aim either to…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,440 injured in 1,224 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department Punjab.Officials said 627 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 813 with minor injuries were treated…
By Farzana Chaudhry | LondonLONDON: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, has said that Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a promising global investment hub, offering diverse opportunities across multiple sectors.He made these remarks while addressing a distinguished gathering of UK-based Pakistani-British lawyers, business leaders, and community representatives in London, where he…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has stressed the urgent need to equip young people with modern, market-relevant skills, warning that academic degrees alone are no longer sufficient for success.He was speaking at the “One Day, One University” programme organised by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI),…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced an ambitious plan to eliminate so-called “no-go areas” across the province, declaring that the historically troubled Kacha region will be fully integrated into the development mainstream.She said that after 76 years, the writ of the state has been effectively restored in these…
