US military says its strike on vessel in Eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves 1 survivor
WASHINGTON: The U.S. military said on Friday it struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor. It marked the latest such attack that rights…
Indonesia resumes search for three hikers missing after Mount Dukono eruption
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities resumed their search on Saturday for three hikers missing after Mount Dukono erupted on the Pacific island of Halmahera, a rescue official said. At least 100 rescuers,…
China gold production slips in first quarter, consumption rises
BEIJING: China’s gold production fell in the first quarter of 2026 versus the same period a year earlier, the China Gold Association said on Saturday, as safety inspections led some…
Jam Kamal stresses financing reforms for dairy sector growth
Pakistan’s government is looking to introduce better financing mechanisms and investment-friendly policies to unlock growth in the country’s dairy sector and boost exports of value-added dairy products, as Federal Commerce…
Parent company of Trump’s Truth Social reports $400mn loss
WASHINGTON: The parent company of Truth Social, President Donald Trump’s social media platform, reported a net loss on Friday of more than $400 million in the first quarter – mostly…
Police implement special traffic plan for Marka-e-Haq rallies
LAHORE – City traffic police on Friday put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth flow of traffic on the roads as thousands of citizens gathered at the Liberty…
PA’s special session to commemorate victory in Marka-e-Haq on May 11
LAHORE – The Punjab Assembly will hold a special session on Monday, May 11, at 2pm to commemorate the first anniversary of “Maarka-e-Haq” (Battle for Truth) and pay tribute to…
IGP orders arrests after two killed in Rawalpindi firing
LAHORE – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem on Friday took notice of a double murder incident in Rawalpindi, in which two persons were shot dead over a…
Police providing Rs30,000 monthly to 172 thalassemia affected kids
LAHORE – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem on Friday reaffirmed the commitment of Punjab Police to ensure better treatment and welfare of children of police employees suffering…
CM Maryam calls for greater awareness on World Thalassaemia Day
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her special message on World Thalassaemia Day, paid tribute to blood donors supporting children suffering from thalassaemia and expressed solidarity with…