Lahore: Report by Farzana ch The Punjab government has announced that all Waste Management Companies (WMCs) across the province will be ranked based on performance, following directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique, with company CEOs and senior officials in attendance….
New York: The United Nations Security Council has rejected a resolution seeking to ease sanctions on Iran, with the motion failing by a vote of 9 against 4. In response, Tehran expressed strong disapproval, warning that the decision could have dangerous consequences for nuclear non-proliferation efforts. Iranian officials accused Western powers of pursuing a “biased…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s military has reiterated that there is no place for armed groups in the country, stressing that only the state has the authority to declare jihad. In an interview with a German magazine, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) stated: “No group or individual has the right to declare jihad apart from…
Beirut: The Lebanese army carried out a raid in Shatila refugee camp, arresting several suspected drug dealers. Military officials confirmed that the operation targeted networks involved in narcotics distribution inside the camp and surrounding areas. Weapons and quantities of drugs were reportedly seized during the raid. The army stated that the arrests are part of…
Beirut: Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar chaired a high-level meeting focused on strengthening security and improving traffic management in the capital. The discussions centered on measures to organize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance the visibility of security forces across Beirut to ensure public safety and stability. Authorities emphasized that the initiative is part of…
Malé, Maldives: Pakistan made a strong start at the Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship, thrashing traditional rivals India 2-0 in their opening match. Pakistan dominated both sets with convincing scores of 26-9 and 34-12, leaving little chance for the Indian side to recover. Star player Ahmed Hussain was declared Man of the Match for his outstanding…
Kamchatka: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, sending tremors through buildings and forcing residents to flee their homes in panic. Authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning, warning of possible dangerous waves in the Pacific Ocean. Emergency services have urged coastal communities to remain on high alert and move to higher ground….
Berlin: Authorities in Germany ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents in central Berlin after the discovery of an unexploded World War II-era bomb in the Spree River. Police and emergency services cordoned off the area and initiated large-scale evacuation measures to allow bomb disposal experts to safely defuse and remove the explosive. River traffic…
Kabul: The Taliban administration has imposed a ban on internet services in five northern provinces of Afghanistan — Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar, and Balkh. According to provincial authorities, the decision was taken to curb what they described as “immoral activities” online. This marks the first major internet shutdown in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to…
Geneva/London: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in Geneva, where he briefed him on the recently signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense agreement. According to official sources, the meeting took place during Shehbaz Sharif’s brief stopover in Switzerland before traveling to London following his state visit to Saudi Arabia. The…
