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Blast rips through hotel in central Kabul, seven killed
KABUL: At least seven people were killed and several others injured after an explosion tore through a hotel in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul on Monday, Afghan authorities said.
Kabul police spokesperson Khalid…
Billionaire wealth hits record high, Oxfam warns of threat to democracy
Global billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach a record high, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability, anti-poverty group Oxfam said on Monday.
In a…
Senate criminalises witchcraft and sorcery with jail up to seven years
The Senate on Monday approved a bill amending the Pakistan Penal Code to introduce strict punishments for offences related to witchcraft, sorcery and black magic.
Under the new legislation, a separate Section 297A will be…
PM Shehbaz vows to defeat terrorism through unified national effort
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism through a unified national effort, stressing that peace, stability and prosperity remained the country’s core objectives.…
PM revives Health Card programme, extends coverage to Islamabad, AJK and GB
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister’s Health Card programme to Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to providing…
Ishrat Fatima to return to PTV as mentor, announces Information Minister
Information Minister Atta Tarar has announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television, where she will serve as a mentor for aspiring newscasters and broadcasters.
The announcement was made…
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act amid immigration protests in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota, as protests intensified following a surge in immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
The…
South Korean court sentences ex-president Yoon to five years in prison
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstruction of justice and other offences linked to his controversial declaration of martial law and its chaotic aftermath.…
Fire erupts at Karachi Port container terminal, ship operations suspended
A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around 20 containers and forcing the suspension of handling operations of two ships, officials said.
According to…
PTA warns against spread of illegal, hateful content on social media
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday warned social media users that illegal, hateful, defamatory or misleading content must be removed immediately, cautioning that violations could invite criminal action.…