The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday suspended the victory notification of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Azhar Qayyum from NA-81 Gujranwala. Sunni Ittehad Council’s Bilal Aijaz challenged Azhar Qayyum’s victory in the Lahore High Court. Bilal Aijaz, an independent candidate backed by PTI, was declared the winner with 117,717 votes while the PML-N candidate finished as runner-up with 109,926 votes Bilal …

A French couple that kept numerous animals in inhumane conditions received a one-year suspended sentence. The Nice-based couple occupied an 80 square meter (861 square foot) apartment with 159 cats and seven dogs. Last year, animals living in filth, many of them malnourished, dehydrated, or parasite-infected, were found. The couple had not given the animals the proper care, according to …

In two separate attacks on military installations in southeast Iran, suspected terrorists killed at least five Iranian security officers and injured 10 more, according to official media on Thursday. According to the reports, Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters in Rask and Chabahar, in the province of Sistan-Baluchistan, were the target of overnight attacks by militants from the Jaish al-Adl group. At …

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s engineers and scientists collaborated with other organizations have developed the 3,200-megapixel Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera. This innovative camera, which offers unmatched detail of the southern night sky, has the potential to completely change our knowledge of the universe as a whole. It will gather a sizable amount of data over ten …

The local court of Islamabad has reserved its verdict on the acquittal plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other prominent leaders in the long march vandalism case. The acquittal case, which pertains to alleged vandalism during a protest march on May 25, 2023, was heard in the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad. Among the suspects in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the incumbent government has been striving to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) for economic development of the country. “The Pakistani government would leave no stone unturned to cater to foreign investors and provide facilities to foreigners coming to the country for investments,” the prime minister said while chairing a high-level meeting on …

Lahiru Kumara finished with 4-50 to help Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh by 192 runs in the second Test and sweep the two-match series 2-0 on Wednesday. The fast bowler dismissed the last man Khaled Ahmed to wrap up a one-sided contest before lunch on the fifth day. Hosts Bangladesh, chasing a mammoth 511 in their second innings, added just 50 …

Saudi Arabia will invest one billion US dollars in Reko Diq gold and copper project. Sources at finance ministry said that the OGDCL and the PPL’s shares will be sold to Saudi Arabia. “There are preparations for Saudi investment next month,” sources said. The prime minister will constitute a committee with regard to Saudi investment in Reko Diq project, finance …

NATO foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss how to put military support for Ukraine on a long-term footing, including a proposal for a 100 billion euro ($107 billion) five-year fund and a plan seen as a way to “Trump-proof” aid for Kyiv. The proposals by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg would give the Western alliance a more direct role …

Four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) also received suspicious letters and both the judges informed the Chief Justice of LHC. After the Islamabad High Court, four judges of the Lahore High Court also received suspicious letters, including the most senior judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Miss Alia Neelam, Justice Shahid Bilal …

Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck recently purchased a lavish mansion in Los Angeles that was previously owned by Isha Ambani, the daughter of Indian business mogul Mukesh Ambani. This real estate move has drawn a lot of attention. The mansion, which is located in the posh Beverly Hills neighbourhood, is said to have been sold to Lopez …

The crucial infrastructure in Gaza has suffered damage to around $18.5 billion as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the World Bank said in a new report released on Tuesday, according to AFP. According to the World Bank, this is equivalent to 97% of the total economic production of Gaza and the West Bank in 2022. The evaluation includes the …

During the hearing of a suo motu case regarding the startling allegation made by six judges of the Islamabad High Court in a letter they wrote last week to the Supreme Judicial Council, the Supreme Court declared that it will not tolerate pressure. A seven-member larger bench heard the case, which was broadcast live on the social media platforms of …

After reports of multiple judges of the Lahore and Islamabad high courts receiving suspicious letters containing a powdered substance, it has emerged that five judges of the Supreme Court have also received threatening letters containing a suspicious powder. Among those who received threatening letters are Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday attended a voluntary tree planting activity in Beijing and called for nationwide efforts in afforestation to jointly build a beautiful China. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while attending the tree planting activity in a forest park …

BEIJING: At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina will pay a state visit to China from April 5 to 12, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday. At a daily press briefing, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that this will be President Simina’s first state visit to China since …

BEIJING: As agreed between China and the United States, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit China from April 4 to 9, China’s Ministry of Finance said Wednesday.

BEIJING: The good start of China’s economy this year is a bright spot for the global economy. China is opening wider and wider to the world, and China’s mega-market will bring enormous opportunities to the world, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. The latest increase in China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and non-manufacturing PMI attracted wide attention from …

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that Iran and Pakistan can enhance cooperation in multiple fields, including economy, trade, energy and tourism. Addressing a Ramadhan reception at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the ambassador suggested that both countries should give priority to the existing capacities and possibilities in the economic field, trade, energy and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on the phone Tuesday at the request of the latter. The two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-U.S. relations and issues of mutual interest. President Xi noted that his San Francisco meeting with President Biden last November opened a future-oriented San Francisco vision. Over …

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday instructed the government to change approaches to migration policy in Russia, following a deadly terrorist attack in suburban Moscow. “We need to deeply, radically update our approaches to migration policy,” Putin said, instructing the interior ministry, law enforcement agencies and security services to address these issues in detail. Putin also called on the …

BEIJING: Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Tuesday met with the President-elect and Defense Minister of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in Beijing. Dong congratulated Prabowo on winning the recent presidential election. He said the Chinese military is willing to work with the Indonesian military to consolidate their strategic mutual trust, promote joint exercises and training, and enhance personnel exchanges to take …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub Khan has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly (NA) following the process of scrutiny. As per details, NA secretariat has issued a notification of the opposition leader in the Lower House of the Parliament. The development follows after the nominated candidate for the opposition leader Omar Ayub, along with PTI Chairman Barrister …

A concerning development come to light that eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, have reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’, According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder. Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police …

Pakistani actress Nawal Saeed has once again stirred controversy by revisiting a past interview, where she made startling revelations about Pakistani cricketers. The actress, known for her roles in popular dramas like ‘Bakhre Hain Hum’ and ‘Satam’, sparked controversy after a video clip from host Momin Saqib’s show ‘Had Kurdi’ resurfaced, revealing shocking revelations about interactions with Pakistani cricketers. In …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has decided to form a grand alliance with opposition parties in the next 48 hours. A joint meeting of six opposition parties will be held today in the first phase of the session. The parties that would be part of the grand alliance are Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Majsal-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM), BNP-Mengal and Pakhtunkhwa Awami Mili Party …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) vehemently on Tuesday denied allegations regarding the involvement of its ground staff in the detention case of air hostess Hina Sani at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline’s spokesperson refuted claims linking two ground staff members to the incident, asserting that they had no connection to the matter whatsoever. “Faiza Javed, allegedly involved in the incident, …

The Layyah police sprang into action, apprehended a thief who was found sitting in Aitekaf, and also recovered the stolen goods. Responding to reports of theft, the police conducted a raid at the Jamia Masjid in Layyah’s Chak No 106-ML and arrested the alleged thief, Bilawal, who was sitting in Aitekaf. Police revealed that the suspect had allegedly committed a …

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday has opted out from the T20 World Cup, which will be played the USA and West Indies in June, the England Cricket Board (ECB) has said in a statement. “Ben Stokes has confirmed today that he does not wish to be considered for selection ahead of this summer’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” …

A 12-year-old student was taken into custody after a shooting at a school outside the capital of Finland, Helsinki, on Tuesday left one child dead, and two others critically injured, according to police. According to the municipality, the shooting occurred at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of Helsinki, which has about 800 students enrolled in first through ninth …

Polling has ended for the election of members of 30 seats of the Senate for six years. 59 candidates were running in the Upper House election. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was elected senator on the technocrat seat with 224 votes, while Raja Ansar got 81 votes. Moreover, five votes rejected, sources said. PPP’s Rana Mahmoodul Hasan was also elected senator …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns an Israeli missile strike that hit the consulate building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Tuesday. “The attack is an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Syria and undermines its stability and security,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that “it is a …

BEIJING: On social media platform X, pictures capturing recent excursions of students from U.S. state of Washington to iconic Chinese landmarks like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, as well as their engagement in Tai Chi practice, have sparked vibrant online conversations. The latest visit was part of an exchange and study program that would invite 50,000 American youths …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourne in Beijing. Li said China-France relations have long been at the forefront of China’s relations with Western major countries, which not only benefits the two peoples but also has a profound impact on the world. Li said this year marks the 60th …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said appeal against the conviction would be fixed for hearing after Eid holidays. Accountability court’s Judge Muhammad Bashir had sentenced Khan and Bushra to 14 years in prison with …

Bollywood veteran Suniel Shetty has ignited the rumour mills suggesting that his only daughter Athiya, and her husband, Indian cricketer KL Rahul are having their first baby soon. The ‘Hera Pheri’ actor dropped hints in his recent appearance on a dance reality show when he candidly spoke about being a ‘nana (grandfather)’. When teased by Indian comedian and reality show …

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered to arrange Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi meeting on Eid-ul-Fitr. As per details, IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard Bushra Bibi’s request to be transferred from Bani Gala Sub Jail to Adiala Jail. The court ordered the authorities to arrange Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s meeting on …

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will spend the next two weeks in jail in the liquor policy case as his Enforcement Directorate custody expired on Monday. The probe agency did not seek custody of the AAP leader, after which a local court this morning sent him to jail till April 15. As per NDTV, the court has also allowed him …