Jerusalem / Washington Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday that Hamas “must be destroyed” once Israeli hostages are returned, and that he will vote against the ceasefire and hostage-exchange agreement negotiated this week. The comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase…
Washington: The White House has confirmed that a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin on Monday as part of the initial phase of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, recently agreed upon by both sides. According to reports, Hamas will release 48 Israeli detainees, while Israel is set to…
Tel Aviv: The Israeli government has announced that a ceasefire will be implemented within 24 hours following cabinet approval of the proposed agreement. Government spokesperson Eylon Bedrosian stated that, under the agreed terms, a 72-hour period will commence immediately after the ceasefire takes effect.
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has fined K-Electric, the country’s largest private power utility, PKR 25 million (around USD 90,000) for failing to restore electricity following a major nationwide blackout in January 2023. NEPRA stated that the company failed to meet its operational responsibilities, with repeated tripping incidents revealing a lack of…
Peshawar (International Desk) — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed surprise over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s decision to back away from supporting the 26th Constitutional Amendment, saying he “cannot understand why PTI friends have suddenly withdrawn.” Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Fazlur Rehman said the PTI’s mandate in the federal government, as…
(Report by M.Saleem ) — Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has warned that any attempt by India to impose a so-called “new normal” along the border will be met with a swift and decisive military reaction. Chairing the 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the army chief reaffirmed the Pakistan…
By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE: The first-ever Research and Medical Conference at Ameeruddin Medical College (AMC) marked the beginning of a new era of scientific inquiry and innovation for young doctors, bringing together over 500 undergraduate medical students from across Punjab. Organized under the leadership of Principal Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, the event aimed…
By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab Ali LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has ordered an extensive crackdown on the public display of armed gunmen and the growing menace of ‘Dala Culture’ — a trend promoting intimidation and lawlessness. Chairing a meeting to review the monthly performance of the Civil Lines and…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: A close associate of the notorious Ladi Gang was killed late last night during an armed encounter with police in the Kala Police Station limits. The deceased, identified as Umar alias Umar Khosa, was a wanted criminal involved in multiple cases of attempted murder, armed robbery, and other serious…
By Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has deeply appreciated Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s focus towards infrastructure development, promotion of trade and economic development of the province that would, definitely, put this province to the path of progress and prosperity. While addressing the delegation of businessmen, LCCI President…
