Author: Sajjad Ali

A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy were shot and killed in another horrific incident of shooting in the town of Salina, New York, on Sunday, reported Fox News, quoting officials. This incident adds to the concerning rise in gun-related violence across the United States. The shooting occurred around 8:15pm at a residence near Darien Drive, where the suspect also died during the exchange of gunfire. Salina, situated in Onondaga County, New York, witnessed this heartbreaking event after the officers responded to a stolen car report in Syracuse. Identified by Onondaga County Sheriff Tobias Shelley, the fallen officers—a deputy and…

Iran has agreed to permit the 17 Indian crew members aboard a cargo ship linked to Israel, which Iran has detained, to meet with Indian government officials, as announced by the Iranian foreign ministry on Monday. This assurance follows a phone conversation between India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdollahian, during which Jaishankar raised concerns about the crew’s situation. According to a statement from the Iranian foreign minister, Jaishankar requested assistance in resolving the matter. “Dr. Amir Abdollahian assured that Iran is actively pursuing the details of the detained ship and soon Indian government representatives…

Peshawar High Court’s senior puisne judge, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, took the oath as acting chief justice on Monday. The second-most senior judge, Justice Ijaz Anwar, administered the oath to him. Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan retired on Sunday following more than three decades of a judicial career. Justice Ishtiyaq Ibrahim obtained his LLB degree from Khyber Law College, Peshawar, in 1992 and served as Assistant Advocate General from 1999 to 2000. Ishtiyaq Ibrahim also held the position of Additional Advocate General for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from 2008 to 2010. It’s noteworthy that the former Chief Justice of…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to prevent further conflict following Iran’s attack on Israel. Stressing the urgency of de-escalation in the Middle East, Guterres warned of the dire consequences of escalating tensions. He called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid a full-scale conflict. Iran’s attack, which involved over 300 missiles and drones, heightened tensions between the two countries. Despite most projectiles being intercepted, Israel reported injuries. The recent hostilities originated from an airstrike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus attributed to Israel. Guterres also emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza to avert…

ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi Arabia delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, will arrive Pakistan on official trip on Monday (today). The delegation comprises key figures including Saudi Minister of Water and Agriculture Eng Abdul Rahman Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Deputy Minister of Investment Badr AlBadr, Head of Saudi Special Committee Mohammad Mazyed Al Towaijri, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Fund for General Investments. The primary purpose of this visit is to expedite the implementation of agreements made between Prime Minister…

Saudi Arabia plans to invest a substantial $1 billion in the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project located in Balochistan Province, Pakistan’s picturesque Chagai District. The investment is scheduled for next month, pending approval from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). To facilitate Saudi Arabia’s investment smoothly, the Prime Minister will establish a dedicated committee within the Ministry of Finance. This committee will include key stakeholders from Pakistan, ensuring a collaborative approach. This development highlights the successful efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in creating a favorable environment for foreign investment in the country. This injection of capital is expected…

The World Bank has approved a billion-dollar loan to fund energy projects within the country, aiming to significantly enhance Pakistan’s energy infrastructure and bolster its economic progress. This substantial loan will be dedicated to supporting the 2,160-megawatt Dasu Hydropower Project. Once operational, the Dasu project is anticipated to save Pakistan an impressive $1.8 billion annually in fuel expenses, presenting a sustainable and economical solution to the nation’s energy requirements. The World Bank’s Board of Directors is set to finalize the loan approval in June. This financial backing is crucial for ensuring the timely completion of the Dasu Hydropower Project, which…

Iran has cautioned Israel about potential repercussions if it responds to Tehran’s recent drone and missile attack. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Iranian armed forces chief of staff, conveyed to state TV that any Israeli retaliation would trigger a significantly larger response from Iran. Additionally, Iran has warned the United States against supporting Israeli military actions, stating that any such support would lead to the targeting of US bases. Hossein Salami, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, echoed these warnings, emphasizing that Tehran would retaliate against any Israeli aggression towards Iran’s government, people, or interests. US Not to…

Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the ongoing developments in the Middle East and called on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and move towards de-escalation. In a statement today, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan had pointed on 2nd of this month, to the dangers of attack on an Iranian consular office in Syria as a major escalation in an already volatile region and today’s developments demonstrate the consequences of the breakdown of diplomacy. It said that for months, Pakistan has underlined the necessity of international efforts to prevent expansion of hostilities in the region and for a ceasefire…

US President Joe Biden has issued a statement denouncing Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel, following a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Biden emphasized the US commitment to vigilance against potential threats, noting there were no strikes on US troops or facilities on Saturday. He also cut short a weekend tour to his hometown and convened a meeting with cabinet members in Washington to address the escalating situation. Taking to social media, Biden shared that he had just met with his team for an update on Iran’s strikes against Israel. On Saturday, Tehran launched numerous drones at Israel, a…