US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose escalating tariffs on several European allies until the United States is allowed to purchase Greenland, sharply intensifying a diplomatic row with Denmark and the European Union. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that an additional 10% import tariff would […]
KARACHI: At least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall, with officials on Sunday warning that the death toll could rise as several people are still feared trapped inside the building. The fire erupted late Saturday night at the multi-storey shopping […]
Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has proposed the formation of a four-month national government to conduct transparent elections, after which power should be transferred to the winning party. Speaking to media after meeting Qaumi Awami Tehreek chief Ayaz Latif Palijo at his residence in Hyderabad on Saturday, Achakzai […]
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Atta Tarar has announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television, where she will serve as a mentor for aspiring newscasters and broadcasters. The announcement was made during a media interaction at Fatima’s residence in Islamabad, where Tarar appeared alongside the renowned broadcaster. The […]
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota, as protests intensified following a surge in immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. The warning came after days of clashes between residents and federal immigration agents, sparked by the fatal shooting of a […]
SEOUL: A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstruction of justice and other offences linked to his controversial declaration of martial law and its chaotic aftermath. Judge Baek Dae-hyun of Seoul’s Central District Court ruled that Yoon deliberately blocked […]
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around 20 containers and forcing the suspension of handling operations of two ships, officials said. According to port sources, the fire erupted in a pile of containers inside the ICT terminal. Initial […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister’s Health Card programme to Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare as a fundamental right for all citizens. Addressing a ceremony, the prime minister said the initiative marked a […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism through a unified national effort, stressing that peace, stability and prosperity remained the country’s core objectives. Chairing a meeting of the Qaumi Paigham-e-Aman Committee, the prime minister said the committee would play a key role in strengthening […]
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday suspended the memberships of 159 lawmakers from the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for failing to submit their financial statements within the stipulated time. According to a notification issued by the ECP, the suspended lawmakers include 32 members of the National […]