MANILA, (Reuters/AP) — A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattled central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 69 people dead and over 140 injured, disaster officials said. The quake, with an epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, occurred at a shallow depth, intensifying its destructive force. In the hardest hit areas…
KARACHI, (International Desk) — Pakistani comedian Wali Sheikh said his car was stolen in broad daylight from outside his residence in Malir’s Moinabad Phase 3, prompting him to appeal for action from authorities. In a video message posted on Facebook, Sheikh stated the theft occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 30. He…
ISLAMABAD,– Pakistan has successfully repaid $500 million against its Eurobonds, the finance ministry said on Monday, underscoring the country’s commitment to meeting debt obligations amid stable foreign exchange reserves. The bonds, issued in 2015, were settled on schedule, the ministry added. It said timely repayments reflect Pakistan’s fiscal discipline and have helped improve investor confidence,…
By Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali Lahore — Commissioner Punjab Social Security, Muhammad Ali, inaugurated the expansion project of the Emergency Block at Shahdara Social Security Hospital during his visit on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Medical Advisor Dr. Humaira Buzdar, Medical Superintendent Dr. Mazhar Awan, and other senior officials. The Emergency Ward capacity…
Report by M.Shezad Lahore — Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, paid rich tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of Pakistan’s minority communities at a launch ceremony organized at FC College, Lahore. The event, which highlighted the role of minorities in the defence and nation-building of the country, was attended by eminent…
Lahore (Report by Farzana Chaudhry) Acting Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Chanar, has said that relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan are rooted in brotherhood and mutual trust. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Speaker of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Nurdin Ismailov, who led a parliamentary delegation to the…
Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Russia, declaring that American nuclear submarines will be deployed close to Russian borders as part of a heightened deterrence strategy. Speaking at a press briefing, Trump claimed that his administration had successfully averted multiple global conflicts since he took office. “In just nine months…
Doha/Cairo,— Hamas has confirmed that it has received a new peace proposal for Gaza through mediators from Qatar and Egypt, marking a potential step forward in ongoing efforts to end the conflict. In a statement, the group said its negotiating team had been handed the document and would study the details carefully before issuing an…
Islamabad,— Pakistan’s economy is expected to record modest growth in the upcoming fiscal year despite inflationary pressures, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its latest outlook report. According to the forecast, Pakistan’s GDP growth is projected at 3 percent in fiscal year 2026, supported by gradual economic reforms and improved external financing. However, the…
Islamabad,— Pakistan’s federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar issued an apology to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in parliament on Monday after remarks by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sparked tensions within the ruling coalition. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Tarar described the dispute as an “in-house matter,” stressing that political disagreements were natural…
