Raphael Tuju: Former Kenyan foreign minister resurfaces after being reported missing

JEDDAH — The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned attacks by the Houthi group around the areas of Mecca and Medina, as well as ongoing aggression against Saudi Arabia. According to the OIC statement, these attacks instill fear among innocent civilians, violate the sanctity of holy sites and mosques,…

Islamabad,Report by M.Saleem  November 2, 2025 —On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) renewed its commitment to defending press freedom and called on the Government of Pakistan to ensure justice for journalists who have faced violence and persecution. RIUJ President Tariq Ali…

Lahore, Pakistan: A new report released by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has cautioned that organisations across the Asia-Pacific region are facing an increasingly complex fraud environment, driven by rapid digital transformation, cultural barriers, and emerging financial technologies. The report, Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, highlights procurement fraud (34%), bribery and corruption…

By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: A new chapter in regional connectivity began as a Centrum Air flight arrived in Lahore from Tashkent, marking the launch of a regular air link between the cultural hubs of Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights between the two cities.The development is being seen as a significant…

ISLAMABAD — February 26, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the PM Ramadan Relief Package 2026 at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, describing it as the largest and most comprehensive Ramadan relief initiative in Pakistan’s history, with a total allocation of Rs 38 billion.Addressing the meeting, PM Shehbaz…