New Delhi (International Desk) — The Delhi High Court has scheduled the hearing on November 10, 2025, for the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) petition seeking to convert the life imprisonment of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik into a death sentence. According to court documents, the NIA filed the appeal against the…
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to a preliminary withdrawal line following recent talks aimed at halting hostilities in Gaza. In his statement, Trump said Hamas has been informed of Israel’s decision, and once Hamas confirms, a ceasefire will take effect immediately, followed by the exchange of hostages and prisoners. Earlier,…
Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi claimed on Sunday that during what he termed the “Battle of Truth” Pakistani forces had shot down seven Indian aircraft and captured 22 Indian outposts, remarks made during an address in Rawalpindi. Speaking at the event, Abbasi said Pakistan’s defence capability had prevailed despite being comparatively outnumbered — “Even if…
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for an official visit, where he was warmly received by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Shehbaz was accorded a royal protocol and escorted to his residence, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally welcomed him. Speaking on…
KARACHI: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has accused the Sindh government of incompetence, claiming that the province’s people have grown weary of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) poor governance. In a statement issued from Karachi, PML-N Sindh spokesperson Asad Usmani said that the entire Sindh government is “terrified of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz,”…
ANKARA: Disturbing new revelations have emerged about the treatment of humanitarian activists detained by Israel after the interception of the Global Samoud Flotilla, which was carrying aid for Gaza. Two Malaysian sisters — singers and actresses Haleezah Helmi and Hazwani Helmi — who were among those detained, have recounted the inhumane conditions and abuse they…
By Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a comprehensive survey to assess losses and ensure the rehabilitation of flood victims is being conducted across the province with full dedication and transparency. According to a detailed briefing presented to the Chief Minister, 2,233 survey teams have reached…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: Pakistan’s solar energy transition is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with the country importing 12.7 gigawatts (GW) worth of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules between July 2024 and March 2025, official data shows. The figure represents nearly one-fourth of Pakistan’s total installed power generation capacity of 46.6GW, marking a significant…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has said that teachers are the true architects of the nation and the guiding force behind the development of future generations. He described teachers as “the beauty of society,” emphasizing that their dedication and hard work form the cornerstone of…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of violating constitutional boundaries by meddling in Punjab’s provincial matters, terming such actions an attempt to gain political mileage. In a strong statement on Saturday, Bokhari said the PPP leadership had been “consistently overstepping its…
