South Korea’s Moon Jae-in sworn in, vowing to address North on May 10, 2017SEOL: South Korea’s new leader Moon Jae-in has been sworn in, vowing to address the economy and relations with the North in his first speech as president. He said that he would even be willing to visit Pyongyang under the right circumstances. Mr Moon took his oath of office in Seoul’s National Assembly building a […]
Syria war: US to arm Kurds in battle for Raqqa on May 10, 2017WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has approved supplying weapons to Kurdish forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, the Pentagon says. Kurdish elements of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) would be equipped to help drive IS from its stronghold, Raqqa, a spokeswoman said. The US was “keenly aware” of Turkey’s concerns about such a […]
Nine-year-old girl killed in traffic accident on May 10, 2017RAWALPINDI: A nine years old girl has been killed, another three injured in traffic mishap within the Saddar Baironi police jurisdiction. Mohammad Amin, a resident of Saddar Baironi, lodged a complaint with the local police that his children were playing on the road. A tractor trolley (CA-3150) loaded with bricks and being driven recklessly by […]
FBI chief James Comey fired by Trump on May 10, 2017WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has fired the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s emails, the administration says. The White House shocked Washington by announcing that James Comey “has been terminated and removed from office”. But Democrats said he was fired because the FBI was investigating alleged links between […]
Hot and dry weather conditions to continue all over Pakistan on May 10, 2017ISLAMABAD: A hot and dry weather conditions are likely to prevail in major areas located in upper Sindh and south and central Punjab till next week. According to Pakistan Metrological Department, mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of upper Sindh, south and central Punjab. However, rain, dust and thunderstorm with gusty […]
Two Pakistani children die as fire erupts in Sharjah on May 10, 2017SHARJAH: At least two Pakistani boys aged eight and six years old died due to fire erupted in their home in Al Ghafiya, Sharjah. Pakistan Consul General to Dubai Syed Javed Hassan along with Pakistan community living in Sharjah visited the gutted villa where the fire broke out. They offered condolences to the bereaved family […]
Imran announces to show money trail of London flat, Bannigala residence in SC on May 10, 2017ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has announced to show money trail of his London flat and Bani gala residence before Supreme Court. He has however clarified his money trail will not be like Qatri letter filed by PML-N in SC as their money trail in Panama leaks case. In his message on […]
CM Punjab to visit China on May 12 on May 10, 2017LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif will leave for China on May 12 to attend one belt one road conference. Sources said that during his visit to China several memorandums of Understandings (MoU) of cooperation will be signed between Punjab government and China in different sectors. A meeting was also held under CM […]
Three bomb blast suspects apprehended from Balochistan on May 10, 2017JACOBABAD: Police and Intelligence agencies during a raid have apprehended three terrorists allegedly involved in several bomb blasts in Jacobabad. According to the police the intelligence agencies and police on a tip off conducted a raid in Tajashakh area on Osta-Muhammad-Jacobabad link road in Balochistan. During the raid three alleged terrorists were arrested and 3 […]
16 Sasta Bazaars to be set up in Rawalpindi during Ramzan on May 10, 2017RAWALPINDI: The city district government has approved the establishment of 16 Sasta and five Ramadan Bazaar for making sure the availability of quality kitchen items at subsidized price to citizens during the holy month of Ramadan. The approval of the Ramadan, Sasta Bazaars has been given during a meeting at DC Talat Mehmood Gondal’s office. […]