Renowned poet and naat reciter Syed Salman Gilani dies at 74 in Lahore
LAHORE — Syed Salman Gilani, a well-known poet, naat reciter and literary figure, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness, his family said on…
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Shareholder Revolt and Petroleum Licence Risks Deepen Turmoil at Jura Energy Corporation
Jura Energy Corporation is facing escalating legal and regulatory pressure after a minority shareholder launched oppression proceedings in Ontario, alleging governance failures that could…
Former Al Nassr player says Cristiano Ronaldo fasted for two days to experience Ramadan
A former Al Nassr player has said that Cristiano Ronaldo fasted for two days during Ramadan to understand what Muslims experience during the holy…
Frankfurt lights up for Ramadan for first time in city’s history
FRANKFURT — The city of Frankfurt has illuminated parts of its centre to mark the holy month of Ramadan for the first time, in…
Taliban intensify enforcement of face-covering rules for women in Herat
Taliban authorities have stepped up enforcement of face-covering rules for women and girls in the western Afghan city of Herat, preventing some from entering…
Extrajudicial killings
Punjab today faces a troubling challenge that goes beyond ordinary law and order. Reports of suspects being killed in police encounters have raised serious…
Israel restricts Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa for first Friday prayers of Ramadan
Jerusalem — Israeli authorities have limited Palestinian access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan, allowing only 10,000 permit…
HSA, PNC join hands to strengthen collaboration in public health sector
ISLAMABAD — Health Services Academy (HSA) and Promoting National Cohesion (PNC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in key public…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa imposes 60-day ban on illegal mining along Indus and Kabul rivers
Peshawar — The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has imposed a 60-day ban on illegal mining along the Indus and Kabul rivers in multiple districts, citing environmental…
US-Pakistan businessman’s bid for Commissioner’s office overshadowed by controversy
MONITORING REPORT TEXAS: Pakistani-American Abrahim Javed’s effort to become Commissioner for Fort Bend County, Texas, has suffered a shocking defeat amid allegations of serious…