ANKARA/GAZA — Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated sharply after Ankara signaled its readiness to send military forces to Gaza as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, drawing fierce opposition from Tel Aviv.Turkish officials confirmed that the government is actively considering deploying troops to Gaza to help restore stability in the war-ravaged enclave. Ankara…
KARACHI — Pakistan have qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup and will face some tough competition as they battle for a place in the semi-finals.The Green Shirts have been drawn in a challenging group alongside New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s Super 8 campaign kicks off on February…
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday met with players of the national hockey team and ordered immediate arrangements for their participation in the upcoming Hockey World Cup Qualifier tournament in Egypt, including tickets, kits, and hotel accommodation.During the meeting, hockey players briefed Mohsin Naqvi on the unpleasant incidents that occurred…
HYDERABAD — A significant oil and gas discovery has been made in Tando Allahyar district of Sindh province, marking a major development for Pakistan’s energy sector, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced on Wednesday.According to an OGDCL spokesperson, the Dars West-3 well is expected to produce 9.7 million cubic feet of natural…
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday addressed the inaugural session of the Gaza Peace Board, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and calling for immediate steps toward a lasting resolution of the decades-long conflict.Addressing the first meeting of the board, PM Shehbaz declared that an independent and sovereign Palestinian state is…
Islamabad: Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to deepen collaboration in curriculum reform, digital education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and student exchanges to strengthen bilateral educational ties.Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar held a meeting with Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Ihab Abdel Hamid, to advance educational cooperation…
New York: On the sidelines of the High-Level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Palestine in New York, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono.The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the depth and strength of the longstanding brotherly…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a decisive move to reinforce price control measures across Punjab, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Thursday took serious notice of the failure to display official price lists in several districts and directed deputy commissioners to ensure prominent display and strict implementation of government-notified rates.The Chief Secretary…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department Punjab (ESD) responded to 1,374 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, leaving 17 people dead and 1,631 injured.According to official data, 720 victims with serious injuries were shifted to various hospitals, while 911 individuals with minor…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (PMIC) have agreed to collaborate to enhance access to finance for microenterprises across the country.The understanding was reached during a meeting between the senior management of both organizations held at SMEDA’s Head Office…
