ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the formation of a high-level federal emergency response committee as Pakistan prepared for above-normal monsoon rainfall and severe heatwaves. The directive came during a high-level review meeting after the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) briefed the prime minister on the country’s weather […]
WEB DESK: At least five people were killed and 28 others injured in rain and lightning-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as authorities warned of flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and landslides in the coming days. In Balochistan’s Zhob district and adjoining areas, torrential rain and strong […]
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were “going very well”, reiterating that Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme were progressing positively and remained focused on denuclearisation. “The ongoing talks are mainly focused on […]
DOHA: The United States and Iran held technical talks in Qatar on Wednesday aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement, restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and advancing a ceasefire reached last month, sources familiar with the negotiations said. The discussions, taking place in Doha under Qatari mediation […]
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police have registered a criminal case over the escape of 14 under-trial prisoners from a police transit van near Sihala and arrested five police personnel over alleged negligence as authorities widened their investigation into one of the country’s biggest recent custody breaches. The case was registered on the […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has established a Petroleum Prices Stabilisation Fund to help shield the domestic market from sharp fluctuations in international oil prices. The Ministry of Finance issued a formal notification creating the fund and allocating a dedicated public account head and object code for its operations, according to official […]
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks across the country not to freeze or restrict customers’ bank accounts without legal authority and approval from the competent authority, issuing fresh guidelines in compliance with an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order. According to the central bank’s directive, banks must […]
MASSACHUSETTS: Paraguay secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time, producing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead late in the first half with a […]
WEB DESK: China has imposed restrictions on private aviation operators, grounding light fixed-wing aircraft following last week’s crash of a small plane into one of Beijing’s tallest buildings, according to a report by the Financial Times. The restrictions were introduced after a small propeller aircraft crashed into the 528-metre CITIC […]
WEB DESK: The United Arab Emirates has lifted restrictions on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, allowing Emirati nationals to visit the country with immediate effect, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. According to the ministry, the decision came into effect on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral […]