DHAKA: At least 43 people were killed and several injured when a fire engulfed a seven-storey building in an upmarket district of Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, on Thursday. The fire started in the popular restaurant before quickly spreading to the…
KINGSTOWN: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the killing of more than 100 people seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza is a situation that requires an effective independent investigation. Also read: Putin warns of nuclear conflict if West’s intervention…
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir V. Putin said the West faced the prospect of nuclear conflict if it intervened more directly in the war in Ukraine, escalating his threats against Europe and the United States in his annual address to the…
UNITED NATIONS: The United States (US) supports Pakistan’s efforts to “extricate itself” from a vicious cycle of debt and financing, a State Department spokesman said, urging the new government to continue working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other…
FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) has emerged as the first E-Chamber in the country by launching a 24/7 online digitization service for issuing new and renewing existing memberships. FCCI Acting President Dr. Sajjad Arshad renewed his firm’s…
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of recent heavy rains and consequent damage in Gwadar and other areas of Balochistan, Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari has announced a comprehensive humanitarian effort to address the immediate needs. affected…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) uncontestedly elected Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as its new chairman during Thursday’s internal party elections. Dr Yasmin Rashid was also elected unopposed as the party president for Punjab. On 22 February, the PTI announced its…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced its decision to hold the upcoming elections to elect a new president on March 9, marking a major milestone in the nation’s democratic calendar. After due consideration, the Election Authority has…
Islamabad : Pearl-Continental Hotel, Bhurban’s exceptional culinary team, consisting of seven professional chefs, garnered notable recognition at the Pakistan International Culinary Championship 2024, receiving several awards across various categories, including Beef Practical Category, Seafood Practice Professional, Chicken Practical Professional, and many…
Sufficient and quality sleep is vital for a healthy brain and the overall functioning of the body. It is also essential for young and adult development. Recent research suggests a link between poor sleep and muscle dysmorphia, a rapidly growing…
Tech giant Google has dismissed all rumors on social media about the discontinuation of Gmail services. Information suggests that an unverified email screenshot was posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, along with a statement that Gmail services would…
Apple’s second biggest event, WWDC 2024, is just a few months away, and as always, everyone is curious about what the Cupertino-based tech giant will offer in the upcoming iOS 18. And more importantly, which iPhones will get the latest…
Algeria has finally opened the third largest mosque in the world and the largest in Africa, ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, according to Al Jazeera. Due to political unrest in the country, the inauguration of the mosque took…
On the 16th day of the Delhi Chalo march, Haryana police continue to use violence against protesting farmers. Protests continue after farm leaders rejected the government’s proposal for new farm laws. Punjab is facing shortage of diesel and gas cylinders…
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled an executive order on Wednesday aimed at protecting American personal data by limiting its transfer to China, Russia and other countries, senior US officials said, citing national security concerns. The order, first reported by…
Umpire Marais Erasmus, a fixture in international cricket functions, has announced his retirement from the game. The venerable 60-year-old from South Africa has had a distinguished career overseeing matches across formats and continents. Erasmus’ final assignment will be the upcoming…
