Sarah Mullally becomes 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide LONDON: In a historic development, the Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, ending a centuries-old tradition. The formal ceremony was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, where Mullally was officially confirmed during an ancient and traditional process known as the “Confirmation of Election.” The event is both a legal and religious ritual, after which the Archbishop formally assumes office. During the ceremony, Sarah Mullally took an oath of loyalty in front of a senior bishop who attended…
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Renowned Pakistani actor and comedian Ahmed Ali Butt has strongly criticized Indian poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar, saying that respect is often not reciprocated by some Indian artists. Speaking on his YouTube podcast, Butt said Javed Akhtar is among those Indian figures who, in his view, have lost their artistic credibility and now contribute more to controversy than to art. He recalled that Javed Akhtar had visited Pakistan last year, where he was received with warm hospitality and respect. However, Butt said Akhtar later made statements against Pakistan, which he described as disappointing. Ahmed Ali Butt remarked that he has…
Faisalabad: Concerns over monkeypox are growing in Faisalabad after two more suspected patients were shifted to an isolation ward during the past 24 hours, health officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to hospital authorities, the patients — a housewife and a factory worker — developed symptoms and were first brought to the medical emergency before being transferred to the isolation ward as a precautionary measure. Health officials said the risk of monkeypox in the city is increasing, with 18 cases reported so far. Of these, one patient has died during treatment, while the remaining patients are currently under medical care. Hospital…
Lahore: The body of a 10-month-old girl, who had fallen into an open sewer near Data Darbar, has been recovered, rescue officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to Rescue 1122, the body of Rida Fatima was found in a sewer line near Outfall Road, hours after she accidentally fell into an uncovered manhole along with her mother. Earlier, the body of the child’s mother had already been recovered from the sewer. Following the tragic incident, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took strict notice of what she termed administrative negligence and ordered immediate action against those responsible. The chief minister, upon returning…
Gold prices in Pakistan surged to historic highs, with the price of 24-carat gold per tola nearing Rs600,000 for the first time ever, reflecting a sharp rally in global markets. According to market sources, the price of 24-carat gold rose by a record Rs21,200 per tola to reach Rs572,862, the highest level in the country’s history. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs18,175, climbing to a record Rs491,136 in the local market. Silver prices also followed the upward trend, with the price of one tola of silver rising by Rs264 to hit an all-time high of…
Spain has decided to grant legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking a major shift in its immigration policy. According to international news agencies, Spain’s Minister for Migration announced that the application process will begin in April. Migrants who receive legal status will be allowed to work in any part of Spain. The policy will apply to individuals who have been living in Spain for at least five months. Authorities said the move aims to regularize the workforce and address labour shortages in key sectors. The migration minister added that applicants must have a clean criminal record to qualify.…
Pakistan and Bangladesh have marked a new chapter in bilateral relations as direct air connectivity between the two countries resumes today after a 14-year gap. According to Private News channel, Biman Bangladesh Airlines first direct flight will land at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport later tonight, restoring a long-suspended air route between Dhaka and Karachi. Airport Authority and Civil Aviation officials in Karachi have received the flight schedule, confirming that the aircraft will depart Dhaka at 8:00 pm. Flight BG-341 is expected to complete the three-hour journey and land in Karachi at 11:00 pm (local time). Special arrangements have been put…
Pakistan will not become part of any Abraham Accords, the Foreign Office said on Thursday, clarifying that the country has no connection with the initiative. During the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Taher Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan would also not join any international stabilization force, adding that there was no link between the Board of Peace and any stabilization force. He explained that Pakistan’s participation in the Board of Peace was based on mutually agreed governmental rules. Commenting on reports of a possible conflict involving Iran, the spokesperson said Pakistan has always advocated the peaceful resolution of…
Australia have announced their playing XI for the first T20 International against Pakistan in the three-match series. According to team officials, captain Mitchell Marsh will be rested for the opening match, with Travis Head set to lead the side in his absence. Australia’s playing XI for the first T20I includes Travis Head, Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman and Adam Zampa. The opening T20I between Pakistan and Australia will be played today at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the match scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm (local time).
The Supreme Court has ruled that withholding salary during an employee’s dismissal is an unconstitutional act, ordering the reinstatement of dismissed employees along with full payment of outstanding dues. In a detailed judgment, the court declared that an employee who is wrongfully dismissed is legally entitled to all back pay and benefits. The ruling was issued in cases involving dismissed police personnel from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, whom the court ordered to be paid all outstanding dues within one month. The Supreme Court accepted the appeals of the police officials and set aside the decision of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Service Tribunal, which…
