Khawaja Asif demands stern action against real mastermind of May 9 riots on December 22, 2024Defence Minister Khawaja Asif demanded stern action against the real planners and masterminds of May 9 vandalism on military installations in the country. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the veteran politician lamented the delay in sentencing those involved in May 9 mayhem. “As many as 25 people have been sentenced today for May 9 riots. […]
Lahore ranks third among world’s most polluted cities on December 22, 2024The air quality in Lahore remains severely polluted, with the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently above 300. Lahore on Saturday recorded an average AQI of 329, maintaining its position as the third most polluted city globally. Dhaka tops the list with an AQI of 435, followed by Delhi with 386. Within Lahore, the […]
Lord Qurban, Ishaq Dar discuss Pakistan-UK relations on December 22, 2024Lord Qurban Hussain, a British Pakistani political leader of Kashmiri origin on Saturday called on Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. They discussed Pakistan-UK relations and issues pertaining to Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said in a press release. The DPM/FM appreciated Lord Hussain’s support […]
Ghee, cooking oil prices see massive hike on December 22, 2024Amid inflationary pressures, the prices of ghee and cooking oil in Pakistan have witnessed a significant hike, with some branded products seeing an increase of up to Rs100 per litre. Retailers confirmed that branded cooking oil and ghee prices now stand at Rs570 per litre, following an average rise of Rs80 per kg/litre. The country, […]
Mitch Owen’s maiden T20 century topples powerhouse Perth Scorchers on December 22, 2024A breakout BBL century from Hobart Hurricanes opener Mitch Owen powered the home side to a commanding win over powerhouse Perth Scorchers. Just two days after being embarrassed by the Melbourne Renegades, when they posted the lowest score (74) in their history, Hurricanes downed the Scorchers by eight wickets with four balls to spare. Owen […]
Gill needs to show his substance outside Asia on December 22, 2024At every net session, it becomes clear why India believe in Shubman Gill. He plays shots that are supposed to be hard ever so easily. There was this pull to a ball that was climbing up towards his rib cage at the Gabba. He swayed inside the line, just a subtle realigning of his torso, […]
IG FC inspects Turbat District Teaching Hospital on December 22, 2024The Inspector General Frontier Corps Balochistan South conducted an inspection of Turbat District Teaching Hospital, the largest public healthcare facility serving the Makran Division. During the visit, the Medical Superintendent provided a comprehensive briefing on hospital operations. Discussions focused on several key areas, including medication supply for the CCU, boundary wall construction, permanent faculty appointments, […]
Students visit Khairpur Tamewali Field Firing Range on December 22, 2024A delegation from Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) conducted an educational visit to the Khairpur Tamewali Field Firing Range, where students and faculty spent a day observing military training facilities and operations. The visit included briefings on defense strategies and demonstrations of military equipment. Students received practical demonstrations of military training protocols and disciplinary procedures during […]
Woman, sons arrested for murder in Punjab on December 22, 2024In a shocking incident in Fort Abbas, a city in Punjab’s Bahawalnagar district, a woman, with the help of her two sons, murdered her husband and buried his body in their house’s courtyard. According to the police, the victim, Muhammad Iqbal, had been missing for over a month and a half. His body was eventually […]
FC Balochistan busts IED factory in Kharan Operation on December 22, 2024Security forces uncovered an improvised explosive device (IED) manufacturing facility during an intelligence-based operation in Kharan, Balochistan, on December 20, officials reported. It reports in media that the operation, conducted by Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, led to the discovery of a facility used for producing explosive materials. During the operation, security forces recovered a motorcycle […]