A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a long-running cemetery land encroachment case, while ordering the arrest of his other son, Ibrahim Maneka, who was declared a fugitive. The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal, Masoodul Hassan, in connection with allegations related...
Travellers flying to or through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being advised to closely monitor their flight schedules as regional tensions continue to affect air travel across the Gulf. Airlines are adjusting routes, delaying services, and cancelling some flights due to evolving security concerns linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Authorities have urged passengers...
Global oil prices moved higher as renewed hostilities in the Middle East intensified concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes. The latest gains come amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting investors to closely monitor developments in one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions. Brent...
At least seven people were killed in US strikes targeting an Iranian army base, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The reported attack is the latest in a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Iranian officials said the...
Iran has warned that it could block additional strategic maritime routes if the United States continues to tighten pressure through an expanded naval blockade ordered by US President Donald Trump. The latest warning marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about global trade and energy security. According to Iranian officials,...
A Muslim man is fighting for his life after being stabbed multiple times in what authorities are investigating as a suspected hate crime at a shopping mall in West Valley City, Utah. Police say the attacker deliberately targeted the victim because of his religion, raising fresh concerns over rising anti-Muslim violence in the United...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to strengthen coordination with provincial governments and disaster management authorities to ensure a swift and effective response to emergencies during the ongoing monsoon season. The directive came during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, where the country’s preparedness for...
Vietnamese authorities have launched an extensive investigation into an international diamond smuggling network allegedly responsible for illegally importing more than 28,000 diamonds valued at nearly $11 million, with one of the country’s largest jewellery companies caught up in the high-profile case. Police say the syndicate smuggled diamonds sourced from India into Vietnam via Hong Kong,...
A diplomatic gesture by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has drawn a warm response from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who expressed his appreciation after receiving a gift of Pakistan’s famous mangoes. According to reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz sent a consignment of premium Pakistani mangoes to his Hungarian counterpart as a goodwill gesture aimed at strengthening...
The US President Donald Trump has criticized the FBI’s involvement in the investigation into the sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, describing the probe as a “waste of resources” and dismissing speculation that the veteran lawmaker’s death was the result of foul play. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had...