LAHORE: On Sunday morning, Tableeghi Jamaat Ameer Haji Abdul Wahab passed away after prolonged illness. He had been under treatment at a private hospital in Lahore. His funeral prayers will be offered after Maghrib prayers at Tableeghi Markaz, Raiwind.
LAHORE: On Tuesday, Actor Asad Malik who was taken into custody over the possession of an automatic weapon with an expired license last night was granted bail against a surety bond of Rs50,000. The actor was arrested on Monday night from the Allama Iqbal International Airport over the possession of an automatic weapon with an expired license. According to the Airport Security...
A large US study designed to gauge the health benefits of vitamin D and fish oil supplements concludes that the omega-3 oil can dramatically reduce the odds of a heart attack while vitamin D’s benefits seem to come from lowering the risk of death from cancer. Neither vitamin D nor fish oil lowered the odds of stroke or of getting...
PARIS: Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organising committee told AFP on Monday. Iran has recently offered to host teams who will play in tiny Qatar in the World Cup which starts in just over four years time. When asked...
KARACHI: According to investigation sources, a statement from the mother of the two minor boys, who passed away allegedly after consuming substandard food at a local eatery, was recorded Monday night, According to the sources, samples of more than 30 items from the residence of the bereaved family were taken and are scheduled to be sent to a laboratory for...
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, an accountability court hearing the remaining two corruption references against the Sharif family decided to write a letter to the Supreme Court to seek another extension in the deadline to conclude the cases. Accountability Court Judge Arshad Malik heard the Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment references today. Former premier Nawaz Sharif appeared before the court for the hearing....
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its dissatisfaction at the current state of Pakistan's tax collection, a team representing the body that arrived here in the city to discuss the country's ongoing financial crisis said late Monday. Earlier in the day, the delegation, which has already concluded the technical discussions with the Pakistani representatives, commenced its policy-level talks...
KARACHI: On Tuesday, former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah filed a request for a pre-arrest bail in the Sindh High Court in a case pertaining to illegal allotment of land. The former chief minister in his request stated, “I have no issue with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) conducting an investigation but reqested that I not be arrested.” The...
WASHINGTON: What is next for the smartphone, which has become the hottest-selling consumer device around the world in just over a decade? Even as top makers like Apple and Samsung unveil new handsets with new features and improved performance, smartphone sales have flattened with most major markets largely saturated. The next catalyst for smartphones could be the possibilities offered by...
WASHINGTON: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani voiced confidence Monday on reaching a peace deal to end the Taliban insurgency — but warned Pakistan's alleged meddling risked sparking long-term hostility. "I feel that it is now not a question of if, but when," Ghani said of a peace agreement in a wide-ranging appearance by video at Johns Hopkins University, where he was...
LOS ANGELES: Marvel legend Stan Lee, who revolutionized pop culture as the co-creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and The Hulk who now dominate the world´s movie screens, has died. He was 95 years old. Lee, the face of comic book culture in the United States, died early Monday in Los Angeles after suffering a number of illnesses in recent...
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar slammed the federal government for having no capabilities, while hearing a suo motu case pertaining to illegal constructions in Bani Gala. CJP Nisar, while heading a bench resumed hearing the suo motu case against illegal constructions in the Bani Gala suburbs of the federal capital. As the hearing went...
KARACHI: On Tuesday, a banking court extended the interim bail till December 10th, for former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister, Faryal Talpur, in a money laundering case. The Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman and his sister appeared before a baking court in Karachi today in connection to a case pertaining to money laundering of billions through fictitious bank accounts....
RAWALPINDI: Politicians, military officials and business tycoons on Monday night attended the walima reception of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa's son, held at the Army House in Rawalpindi. President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Syed Khursheed...
Web Desk: After a long wait, the ever-popular sufi rock band “Junoon” is back with a bang after fourteen years as the first ever Junoon concert to take place in Karachi on December, 25. The Junoon guitarist, Salman Ahmed, has confirmed the news, that indeed the first Junoon concert, after a full decade and three years, is all set to...
KABUL: A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday, killing at least six people near a police checkpoint, including policemen, officials said, but no militant group has yet claimed responsibility. Six people were killed in the explosion, said Najib Danish, a spokesman for the interior ministry. Ten policemen and civilians, including women, were injured...
ISLAMABAD: NAB Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday has imposed a complete ban on media interviews by the NAB officials. "Only NAB spokesperson is authorized to issue official stance of the institution," said chairman in a statement. The chairman said the matter of DG NAB Lahore's interview to media will be taken up as per rules. Saleem Shahzad’s recent...