Iran gas explosions kill five people, officials say

Qatar has reaffirmed its close ties with Pakistan, describing it as a “brotherly country” while announcing a new phase of enhanced trade and economic partnership between the two states. According to official statements, the Qatari government emphasized that the upcoming cooperation will focus on: Expanding bilateral trade in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, and technology….

Peshawar (April 15, 2026) — In a significant and progressive move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided that only female police officers will handle cases involving women, particularly sensitive and privacy-related matters.Under the new directive:A complete ban has been imposed on the deployment of male personnel for recording statements, conducting investigations, or handling cases…

By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Two of the world’s leading accountancy organizations have renewed their strategic alliance for an additional five years, strengthening a partnership that has already spanned nearly a decade and contributed significantly to shaping the future of the global accounting profession. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered…

Berlin German authorities launched a sweeping crackdown against the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle gang Tuesday, conducting large-scale raids across multiple locations in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia as part of an intensified push against organised crime.Law enforcement officers simultaneously targeted several premises linked to the gang, seizing weapons, narcotics, cash, and incriminating documents. A…

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s federal capital is witnessing a sharp rise in HIV infections, with official data revealing 618 new cases recorded between January 2025 and March 2026 — an average of more than 41 new infections per month.According to a government report, 498 of these cases were reported during the year 2025 alone, signaling an…