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Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces in his office, received Lieutenant General Tony Davis, commander of the New Zealand Defense Force, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, which was attended by a number of senior officers and officials of the two sides, cooperation relations between the two countries in the military and defensive fields, and topics of common concern and ways to enhance them, were reviewed to serve common interests.
Traffic police officials charge a challan upon violating the traffic rules, at Saddar area in Karachi on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. — PPIKARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced plans to impose a fine of Rs15,000 on motorists found driving in the wrong direction on the city’s main roads, The News reported. The measure is aimed at curbing traffic violations and enhancing public safety and will be enforced by City Wardens.The initiative follows directives from Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab and the Karachi Task Force. A formal resolution endorsing the fine will be tabled at the upcoming KMC council meeting…
A view of the Indian Supreme Court building is seen in New Delhi. — Reuters/FileIn a landmark decision, the Indian Supreme Court upheld the use of Urdu on the signboard of a municipal council building in Maharashtra, reinforcing the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity.Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K Vinod Chandran stated, “language is culture” and should unite rather than divide, praising Urdu as a key element of the Ganga-Jamuni and Hindustani cultures.The ruling came in response to a petition from a former councillor who contested the use of Urdu on the Patur Municipal Council building in Akola district, the Indian…
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of D-8 summit in Cairo, Egypt on December 19, 2024. — PIDForeign secretaries of both countries to lead delegations in consultative meeting.Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch arrives in Dhaka on two-day visit.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expected to visit Bangladesh in last week of April.In a bid to normalise mutual diplomatic relations, bilateral Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between Pakistan and Bangladesh resumed after 15 years, as per reports by Bangladeshi media on Thursday.Both Pakistan and Bangladesh Foreign Offices are set to hold consultative meeting in Dhaka today (Thursday)…
Katy Perry’s Blue Origin space flight sparks backlash, reignites feud with KeshaKaty Perry, journalist Lauren Sanchez, and news anchor Gayle King launched into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule for an 11-minute flight hailed as historic on Monday. However, the mission soon faced sharp criticism, not only from environmental activists and celebrities but also from unexpected corners like fast-food giant Wendy’s.Shortly after the capsule’s return, Wendy’s posted a snarky comment on X (formerly Twitter) under a photo of Perry in her space suit, writing, “Can we send her back.” Moreover, Kesha appeared to endorse the sentiment, sharing a photo of herself…
Islamabad, Pakistan – In the cavernous hall of the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the country’s diaspora as the “pride of the nation,” lauding them for their “unmatched contribution” to the country they have left. And it wasn’t just talk. Speaking to an audience of more than 1,000 expatriates who had gathered to participate in the Overseas Pakistanis Convention on April 15, Sharif also promised a range of benefits that he said his government would launch to help them. These include special courts for overseas Pakistanis so their legal disputes are resolved faster than they…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, sent a congratulatory telegram to President Ahmed Al -Shara, President of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, on the occasion of the anniversary of the evacuation …
A crime scene tape can be seen in this image. — Unsplash/FileThe girl’s body was found with her hands and feet tied.Police say no signs of sexual assault were found.The protest disrupted traffic on Gulzar Hijri Road.KARACHI: A harrowing incident involving the death of a five-year-old girl named Sawera has sparked grief and outrage in Karachi, leading to a protest by her family and local residents. The child’s body was recovered from a stream in the Liaquatabad B-1 area on Sunday. Sawera had gone missing the previous day after leaving her home in Sikandar Goth, located within the jurisdiction of…
A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, 1,200 km (746 miles) south of Tehran, in Iran. — Reuters/File”Denial of nuclear weapons to int’l community not enough.””We need to be able to verify,” says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.Official stresses cooperation at time diplomacy needed urgently.TEHRAN: The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned on Wednesday that Iran was “not far” from possessing a nuclear bomb, shortly before he arrived in Tehran for talks.Western countries including the United States have long accused Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its programme is…
COAS General Asim Munir hands over a medal to a relative of a martyred security personnel during a ceremony at Rawalpindi’s GHQ on April 17, 2025. — ISPRInvestiture ceremony held at GHQ for martyrs, their families.COAS Gen Asim Munir confers honours on officers, soldiers.Army chief commends security forces for anti-terror efforts.RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the country for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the land.”Shuhada and Ghazis are our enduring pride. Their honour and reverence are a sacred trust upon every Pakistani,” COAS Gen Munir said while speaking during an…