US military confirms Iranian attack on Bahrain, says it shot down two IRGC drones
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The American military confirms that Iran launched an attack on Bahrain overnight, the first such attack on a Gulf country since early September.
PTI founder to be shifted to hospital if doctors recommend: Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD – Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, on Friday reiterated that no compromise would be made on the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder saying he would be shifted to a hospital if recommended by doctors.
First snowfall blankets upper Swat
PESHAWAR – The first winter snowfall of the season has blanketed the upper mountainous areas of Swat, with rain lashing the plains, bringing the entire district under the grip of cold weather.
Lillah-Jhelum Road project completed after five years
LAHORE – The Lillah-Jhelum Road project, launched in 2021, has been completed after five years, providing improved connectivity to residents of Jhelum and Pind Dadan Khan.
PM allocates Rs6.8b for diabetes prevention, control programme
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal government has allocated Rs6.
Punjab CM offers incentives to attract investment in mineral sector
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday has announced a range of incentives for domestic and foreign investors in the province’s mining sector, including interest-free loans of up to Rs5 billion, concessional land leases and dedicated mineral processing zones.
One dead, four hurt as gunman opens fire in neighborhood near White House
WASHINGTON – Five people were shot, one of them fatally, on Thursday in a trendy Washington neighborhood within walking distance of the White House, prompting a widespread law enforcement response in the area, police said.
JI announces nationwide protest rallies against inflation
LAHORE – Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday announced a series of public gatherings across Pakistan to protest rising living costs, problems faced by farmers and delays in holding local government elections.
SSGC seeks Rs370 per MMBTU hike in gas tariff, SNGPL Rs10
ISLAMABAD – Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has sought OGRA’s nod for an increase of Rs370 per MMBTU in gas tariff, while Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sought a hike of Rs10 against the existing average prescribed price of Rs1,702 per MMBTU.
Turkish Deputy FM to attend ECO foreign ministers conference
ISLAMABAD – The 10-member Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is all set to convene its 30th Council of Ministers meeting in Islamabad on November 15–16.
