Pakistan

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has identified 8 dead and 45 others injured due to a severe storm that swept across Punjab, hitting several areas and disturbing daily routines, ARY News reported. The districts that were affected include Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, and Mianwali in Punjab storm disaster. According to a […]

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has approved the partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel of Japan, aiming to create at least 70,000 jobs and include $14 billion in the US economy. According to a social media post on Friday, Donald Trump stated on the US Steel-Nippon Steel Partnership, “I am proud to announce that, […]

Fans at SoFi Stadium were given a big surprise when Justin Bieber joined SZA on stage during her second Los Angeles stop on the Grand National Tour. The unexpected moment happened on Friday night, 23 May, and sent the crowd into a frenzy. SZA, who has already had a series of exciting performances on Kendrick […]

.

.

Rawalpindi court does not hold trial at Adiala Jail

PTI spokesperson says party didn't get invite for COAS-hosted feast

.

.

Planning minister says defence budget will be raised

Also rounds up member of a human smuggling racket from Sahiwal

.

Reject proposed amendments to Petroleum Act of 1934

.

.

Convention in Lahore condemns recent amendment to cybercrime law

Russia and Ukraine each exchanged 307 of their service personnel on Saturday on the second day of an extended prisoner swap set to be the largest in the three-year war. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the swap – which should see 1,000 prisoners released on each side over three days – could herald a new phase in […]

Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she would like to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not as an actress. Instead, Scarlett Johansson is hoping to step behind the camera and direct a Marvel film in the future. The actress has not appeared in a Marvel project since Black Widow, and her name was not […]

Mountaineer Saad Munawar on Saturday became the first Pakistani to summit the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres), from its northern face. Earlier this month, two other Pakistani mountaineers achieved feats of their own, with renowned Pakistani climber Sajid Ali Sadpara summiting the world’s seventh highest peak, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), without oxygen or porter support on May 11 and renowned Pakistani climber Sirbaz Khan successfully summiting Mt Kangchenjunga (8,586m), the third highest peak in the world, without supplemental oxygen on May 18. Munawar’s official Facebook account confirmed the feat, writing that he “raised the green flag at the summit of [the] highest peak in the world”. “This is the first time that a Pakistani has summited Mt Everest from the north side,” the post added. “Saad has safely descended back to Camp 3 for the night. Requesting prayers for safe descent back to the base camp during the next days.” According to climbers, the route to summit Everest’s northern face...

At least 13 civilians died and 92 others were injured as heavy rains lashed several parts of Punjab on Saturday, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Earlier today, the PDMA urged citizens and provincial authorities to remain on high alert. PDMA Director General (DG) Irfan Ali Kathia directed deputy commissioners and rescue agencies across the province to remain alert amid reports of wind and rain in various districts of Punjab, a statement by the PDMA said. “Relevant departments to be on alert to deal with emergency situations,” the statement read, adding that the provincial control room and all district emergency operation centres have also been alerted. The situation was being monitored 24/7 in the PDMA control room, DG Kathia said. He added, “Citizens should be careful and stay away from electric poles and hanging wires. “Stay in safe places to avoid lightning. Never stay in open places during bad weather and lightning. Avoid unnecessary travel and drive slowly.” View this pos...