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Prince Harry’s pal breaks silence against Sentebale bossThe charity boss that recently went public against Prince Harry amid their rising tensions has seen a close pal step forward to offer their take on the entire thing. For those unversed with the issues with the charity, it all began after a video clip from Prince Harry’s Royal Salute Polo Challenge match made headlines. In it Meghan could be seen gesturing Dr Chandauka to step aside from Prince Harry, for a photoshoot. After this went viral the Prince reportedly asked the spokesperson to defend his wife only to be called “imperious” and…
President Donald Trump has announced a series of sweeping tariffs against trade partners, describing April 2 as “Liberation Day” and arguing that the punitive steps would bring industry and jobs back to the United States by fighting against what he claims are unfair duties imposed by others on US goods. Trump’s latest tariffs, announced on Wednesday, coupled with a series of similar moves since he returned to office on January 20, mark the most dramatic escalation in US tariffs in almost a century. Several nations have said they would retaliate, raising the risk of a global trade war marked by…
The Emirates College of Educational Development organized comprehensive reading sessions for school students and their families, in conjunction with the month of reading, as part of its national initiative, “I read”, in line with the general community in the UAE. This initiative reflects the spirit of cooperation and synergy between different generations, and contributes to developing children’s reading skills through an interactive style that attracts them to the world of books, and cultivates the love of reading and makes it a permanent habit. The initiative brings together families, teachers and students in a reading environment that encourages participation, and enhances…
Quetta DIG Aitzaz Goraya (centre) pictured alongside government spokesperson Shahid Rind (right) during a press conference in Quetta on April 2, 2025. — INPBalochistan govt respects right to protest, says Shahid Rind.Unaware of any decision to ban the BYC, adds spokesperson.Reveals BNP-M long march restricted due to security concerns.QUETTA: The Balochistan government has defended its crackdown against the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) protests while citing prevailing security concerns in the province, The News reported on Thursday. In a joint press conference, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind and Quetta DIG Aitzaz Goraya while peaceful protests are a fundamental right, public safety and…
An aerial view shows flattened buildings and one damaged following an earthquake on March 28, in a location given as Mandalay region, Myanmar, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released March 31, 2025. — ReutersWeather officials warn of unseasonal rain.Rains could complicate rescue, relief efforts.Leader set to fly to regional summit in Bangkok.BANGKOK: The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to reach people in a country riven by civil war. Last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude quake,…
Smoke and flames rise from a fire in Karachi’s Korangi area on March 29,2025. — OnlineFire will extinguish in few days if gas reserves are small.If otherwise, steps to be taken to secure site and blaze.Nature, volume of gas to be determined after analysis.KARACHI: The district administration has closed off the plot in the city’s Korangi Creek area where a mysterious fire continues to burn for the sixth consecutive day.In a statement, the district administration said KMC and Cantonment Board’s fire tenders are on standby at the site despite the firefighting operation being stopped on Saturday due to heat intensity.…
Kelly Clarkson quitting her afternoon talk show?Kelly Clarkson is reportedly planning to quit her talk show to spend more time with her kids, River Rose, 10, and Remy, 8.On Wednesday, an insider spilled to Page Six that the singer-turned-host of The Kelly Clarkson Show wants to step down from her afternoon show, but NBC executives are searching for ways to keep her on the network. “Kelly’s number one priority is her children, and they always will be,” the source told the outlet. “The show is grueling. It’s a whole lot of work, and I hear that Kelly would like to…
Quetta, Pakistan — On the cold morning of March 11, Saad Qamar wore his white and blue uniform, said goodbye to his parents and left his home at 7:30am (06:30 GMT) for the Pakistan Railways loco-shed half a kilometre away. The 31-year-old assistant train driver signed a duty form before examining the engine he was going to attach to the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express for its journey of 1,600km (994 miles) from Pakistan’s southwestern city of Quetta to Peshawar in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was an ordinary day. The train left with Qamar, the main driver Amjad Yasin, and…
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A policeman stands guard on a street in Karachi in this undated photo. — AFP/FileKarachi sees alarmingly low conviction rate of just 6.13%.Street crime worsens compared to previous year.Port city’s Malir district holds lowest conviction rate.Karachi saw a staggering number of street crime cases disposed of in 2024, totalling 1,355, while convictions were secured in a meagre 83 instancesThis translates to an alarmingly low conviction rate of just 6.13%, raising serious concerns among legal experts about the efficacy of the justice system in addressing rampant street crime in the port city, The News reported. Official statistics reveal that a staggering 1,272 cases…