KABUL: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend rose sharply on Thursday to more than 2,200, making it the deadliest to hit the country in decades, according to a Taliban government toll. Officials said most of the casualties occurred in Kunar province, where […]
LOS ANGELES: DC Studios co-head James Gunn has clarified that Man of Tomorrow, the upcoming Superman film starring David Corenswet, is not a direct sequel to last year’s Superman, despite speculation among fans and industry watchers. The filmmaker’s remarks came in response to a fan query on social media. Asked […]
KARACHI: Traffic congestion in the metropolis may ease in the coming years as the 57-kilometre Northern Bypass is set to be expanded into a six-lane, 134-kilometre M-10 Motorway that will connect Karachi directly to the M-6 Motorway at Jamshoro through the Kirthar Mountain Range. According to officials from the communications […]
ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee chief has appealed to Pakistan to pause its mass expulsions of Afghan refugees in the wake of a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 1,500 people in eastern Afghanistan. “Given the circumstances, I appeal to the Government of Pakistan to pause the implementation of the Illegal Foreigners […]
GILGIT: A sudden flood triggered by a cloudburst early Thursday morning caused widespread destruction in Darel, an additional district of Gilgit-Baltistan, damaging homes, crops, and trees. Assistant Commissioner Waseem Abbas told that the flood struck around 5am in the Majini Mohalla area. “People were awake for Fajr prayers and raised […]
BEIJING: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China comprehensive strategic partnership. The high-level meeting centred on progress under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The prime minister underscored the importance of accelerating key projects, […]
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday approved the post-arrest bail of Sher Shah, son of Aleema Khan and nephew of PTI founder Imran Khan, in the May 9 Jinnah House attack case. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul heard the plea, with Sher Shah’s lawyers Rana Muddasir and […]
Iran increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium just before the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, according to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report seen by AFP on Wednesday. The UN watchdog’s quarterly assessment said Iran’s reserves of uranium enriched up to 60 percent — close to weapons-grade […]
RAWALPINDI: Adiala jail authorities on Wednesday submitted a detailed medical report of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan to an anti-terrorism court, outlining his health complaints and treatment during detention. The 72-year-old leader, incarcerated since August 2023, has at various times complained of shoulder pain, ear […]
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to Shahriz Khan, son of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan, in the Jinnah House attack case. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill announced the reserved verdict, approving Shahriz’s bail plea and ordering his release. Shahriz’s counsel, Rana Mudassir Umar, […]