Lahore: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has declared reports of a mother and daughter falling into an open manhole near Data Darbar as completely fake. Initial reports claimed that a woman named Sadia and her three-month-old daughter had fallen into an uncovered manhole near Bhati Gate Bird Market, prompting an immediate response from Rescue 1122…
Karachi: A major theft involving medicines worth millions of rupees has been uncovered at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi’s largest government-run hospital, leading to the registration of a criminal case against the accused.According to hospital sources, a member of the emergency department staff was caught attempting to steal a large quantity of medicines by…
Lahore: Australian cricket team captain Mitchell Marsh has admitted that he did not expect such cold weather in Pakistan and arrived without adequate warm clothing.Speaking after arriving in Pakistan, Marsh said the chilly conditions took him by surprise, adding that he had underestimated the winter temperatures during the tour.The T20 International series between Pakistan and…
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the province’s first-ever “Parwaz Card”, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth by providing interest-free loans of up to PKR 300,000.The launch ceremony also marked the inauguration of the “Creative Hand, Rah-e-Rozgar” programme and the Skill Development Portal, initiatives designed to enhance vocational training and expand…
BRUSSELS (News Agencies) According to a survey conducted in seven European Union countries, half of Europeans consider US President Donald Trump an “enemy of Europe.”The survey published on Friday shows that 51 percent of people describe Trump as an “enemy of Europe,” while only eight percent consider him a “friend of Europe.” These opinions were…
GAZA (News Agencies) United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini has said that Gaza is the most dangerous place in the world for journalists and aid workers.Lazzarini emphasized that “free and unimpeded access” for journalists is essential not only for media freedom but also to prevent the spread of misinformation, polarized…
WASHINGTON (AFP, Reuters) A severe snowstorm has paralyzed life in the United States, with 30 people killed in various incidents due to snowfall.Severe snowfall and rain continue with cold winds in dozens of states including Washington, New York, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Jersey. Due to the snowstorm, 19,000 flights have been cancelled across America, and…
PARIS (News Agencies) A protest was held in Paris on Saturday over the death of a Mauritanian migrant activist in custody.A video of the forced arrest of 35-year-old El Hassan Diarra on January 14 went viral on social media. Following calls from groups opposing police violence, approximately one thousand people protested in the French capital.Protesters…
BERLIN (News Agencies) Economic confidence in Germany has reached its highest level in four years, despite threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.Economic experts say that signs of restored confidence are visible in German business circles. However, the possibility of trade restrictions and tariffs from the US administration still remains a cause for concern.Economic…
BERLIN (News Agencies) Germany’s Education and Science Union has announced a nationwide warning strike at universities and colleges on Wednesday, January 28, over a wage dispute.The union is demanding a 7 percent salary increase or at least 300 euros per month raise. Protests and strikes will be held at more than 60 locations including Leipzig,…
