PESHAWAR (Special Report) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 475 terrorist incidents over the past three months, claiming the lives of 138 civilians, according to figures released by provincial police and security forces. Counter-terrorism operations conducted across 14 districts of the province resulted in the killing of 85 militants.Law enforcement agencies registered cases against 1,427 suspects in…
GAZA (International Desk) — As relentless Israeli bombardment continues to devastate Gaza, children are not only suffering physical injuries — many are now losing their ability to speak entirely. Medical experts warn that the condition is as much a result of severe psychological trauma as it is of physical harm.Recent field reports have documented hundreds…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has saved Rs. 770 million (Rs. 77 crore) under an austerity drive and surrendered the amount to the national exchequer, officials said.The savings were achieved following directives from Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, in line with the cost-cutting policies of the federal and provincial governments.According…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Women are increasingly making their mark in the field of journalism by fully utilizing their talents, a development widely regarded as commendable, said Chairman Pakistan Media Writers Club, Iftikhar Khan.He expressed these views while presiding over a ceremony titled “Successful Women,” organized by the Pakistan Media Writers Club in collaboration with…
Washington,— US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is preparing a new proposal aimed at satisfying American demands, as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program continue amid heightened tensions.In a phone interview with Reuters on Friday, Trump stated that Iran is “making an offer” intended to address US concerns. However, he added cautiously: “We’ll have…
Islamabad, Pakistan— In a tragic incident, four members of a family — including a woman and a minor child — were shot dead during a domestic dispute in the jurisdiction of Noone Police Station (Thana Noon) in Islamabad.According to police sources, the bodies of two men, one woman, and one child were recovered from the…
GENEVA — In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first dedicated anti-malaria drug specifically designed for babies and young children — a breakthrough that could save hundreds of thousands of lives every year.Children under the age of five currently account for more than two-thirds of all global malaria-related deaths, making…
ISLAMABAD / TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has officially ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States, even as American envoys are preparing to arrive in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.Diplomatic sources confirm that the visit is being closely watched by the international community, with hopes that it could lay the groundwork for a…
CHANTILLY, FRANCEThe United Arab Emirates has formally labelled Iran a permanent strategic threat to the region, with UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash declaring that restoring confidence with Tehran will require “a very long time.”Speaking at the World Policy Conference in Chantilly, France, Gargash revealed that approximately 2,800 Iranian missile and drone strikes were launched during…
WASHINGTON / NEW YORK The ongoing US military campaign against Iran has come at a staggering cost — both financially and strategically — as Washington’s most advanced and expensive weapons reserves face critical shortages, according to a new report by The New York Times.The report reveals that large quantities of long-range precision missiles have been…
