CHAMAN: A police officer was martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on an anti-polio team in the Roghani Union Council area of Chaman, officials said on Thursday. According to details, the attack took place during an ongoing polio vaccination campaign when armed assailants riding a motorcycle targeted the security personnel assigned to protect the team. As a result, Constable Nizamuddin was martyred on the spot, Deputy Commissioner Chaman Habib Ahmed Bangulzai confirmed. The deputy commissioner said the polio team remained safe as its members were inside a house administering polio drops to children at the time of the attack. The…
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ISLAMABAD: At least 32 people were killed and more than 169 injured in a suicide bombing at the gate of an Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area on Thursday. Several of the injured are reported to be in critical condition, officials said. The powerful blast shattered window panes of nearby houses, while the body of the suicide attacker remains inside the Imambargah, according to initial police reports. Police, rescue services, Rangers, and Pakistan Army personnel reached the scene shortly after the incident. Following the attack, the Inspector General of Islamabad declared an emergency across the federal capital. An emergency was imposed…
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bombing at the gate of an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area has killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others, officials confirmed, raising fears the death toll may rise. According to a district administration spokesperson, the explosion caused heavy casualties and several victims remain in critical condition. Windows of nearby homes were shattered due to the intensity of the blast. Police, rescue teams, Rangers and army personnel rushed to the site and sealed the area. Islamabad Inspector General declared an emergency across the federal capital. Emergency has been imposed at PIMS, Polyclinic and CDA hospitals. Staff…
SYDNEY: Australia have suffered a major setback just one day before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament due to fitness concerns. Cricket Australia confirmed that Hazlewood failed to regain full fitness in time, forcing him to withdraw from the global event. Australia’s chief selector Tony Dodemaide said the team had hoped Hazlewood would recover before the Super 8 stage, but medical staff advised that the pacer requires more time to fully recover. “We were optimistic that Josh would be fit by the Super 8s, but he…
MUSCAT: Talks between the United States and Iran are set to take place today as senior representatives from both sides have arrived in Oman for negotiations aimed at reviving dialogue on nuclear issues. According to foreign news agencies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff have reached Muscat to participate in the talks. Reports said the US delegation also includes Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former president Donald Trump, who is accompanying Steve Witkoff during the visit. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Abbas Araghchi will take part in nuclear…
ISLAMABAD: Facebook users across the world faced disruption as the platform’s web version stopped working properly on desktop browsers, causing widespread concern among users. According to user reports, Facebook.com failed to load or showed error messages on popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other Windows-based browsers. Many users complained that they were unable to access Facebook through desktop browsers, particularly on Windows computers. Users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that while Facebook’s web version was inaccessible, the mobile app continued to function normally. Similarly, users on Apple Mac computers (macOS) reported no major issues with…
PESHAWAR: Security forces have killed 24 terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed militant group Fitna Al-Khawarij during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, ISPR said that on February 4 and 5, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in district Orakzai after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists. During the operation, troops effectively targeted terrorist hideouts, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire that left 14 terrorists dead. ISPR added that a second intelligence-based operation was carried out in district Khyber, where security forces successfully neutralised 10 more…
Former India spinner praises Pakistan’s openers and bowling strength ISLAMABAD: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that Pakistan have a strong chance of winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, even if some people may not agree with his view. Speaking on his YouTube channel while analysing Pakistan’s squad, Ashwin said he was speaking purely from a cricketing perspective. “Some people may not like what I’m about to say, but I’m only talking about cricket. I genuinely feel Pakistan have a very good chance of winning this World Cup,” Ashwin said. According to the former India all-rounder, Pakistan’s openers…
ISLAMABAD: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit, during which a series of high-level meetings and agreements across multiple sectors are expected. The Uzbek president’s aircraft landed at Nur Khan Air Base, where he was warmly received by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Children dressed in traditional cultural attire presented bouquets to the visiting dignitary during the reception ceremony. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar Khan, senior civil and military officials, and members of the diplomatic corps were also present at the…
New designs prepared for notes from Rs10 to Rs5,000, says SBP Governor ISLAMABAD: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that there is no proposal to discontinue the Rs5,000 currency note, while confirming that new designs for all banknotes ranging from Rs10 to Rs5,000 have already been prepared. Addressing a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance in Islamabad, the SBP governor said the proposed designs have been shared with the Ministry of Finance for further consideration. He informed the committee that the central bank carried out detailed work on the new currency notes, after which…
