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Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derails near Sheikhupura; rail traffic suspended
LAHORE: The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed near Sheikhupura on Friday, leaving rail traffic on the Faisalabad–Lahore section suspended. According to official sources, one of the passenger coaches of the train derailed while it was heading towards Lahore. No injuries or casualties were reported. Rail traffic on the route has been suspended. “The relief train dispatched from Lahore is currently at the site working to put the derailed coach back on track, enabling the train to proceed to La...
Al-Shibani Blames Israel for Obstructing U.S. Mediation Between Damascus and Tel Aviv
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said Israel’s continued violations against Syria have obstructed U.S. mediation efforts aimed at reaching an agreement between Damascus and Tel Aviv. His remarks came during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Thursday, April 9. According to Anadolu Agency, al-Shibani said Israel continues to violate Syrian sovereignty and airspace and to carry out ground incursions. He called on the United...
UAE businesses rally behind leadership, raise national flag in powerful show of unity
Business leaders across the UAE have expressed strong support for the call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise the country’s flag, describing the initiative as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and national pride during a time of regional uncertainty.From retail giants to real estate developers, executives have echoed a shared sentiment: the UAE is not just a place of business, but a home that has provided sta...
PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the death of a third-year medical student in Mirpurkhas and warned of strict action against any faculty member or institution found responsible. PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj said the council “strongly condemned” the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly the allegations of harassment, and described the death as “deeply alarming”. A 21-year-old student, Fahmeeda L...
Sindh CTD arrests suspected target killer linked to banned outfit in Karachi
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, in a joint operation with a federal intelligence agency, arrested a suspected target killer linked to the banned outfit Zainabiyoun Brigade on Friday near University Road, Karachi. According to a statement issued by the CTD, "During the operation, the team arrested target killer Muhammad Farhan Khan, son of Muhammad Ismail, and recovered a 9mm pistol along with a loaded magazine containing eight bullets. The pistol was used in the 2023 tar...
'The road to our home must be the worst in the UK'
'The road to our home must be the worst in the UK'1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJo LonsdaleNorth East and CumbriaHarry ByattThe Byatt family live in the last farm in the Upper Coquet valley in NorthumberlandA farming family in one of the most remote corners of England say they have become almost "cut off" by the state of the road to their home.The Byatt family, who live at Philhope Farm, in Upper Coquetdale in Northumberland, said the unclassified route along t...
Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero
'Scared' six-year-old calls ambulance to save mum1 day agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePearl told the call handler she had known to call 999 "because I really love my mum, so I made sure I knew how to call it"A six-year-old girl who called 999 and saved her mother's life when she suffered a bleed on the brain has been honoured, along with her younger sister, by London Ambulance Service (LAS).Pearl told the call handler she knew what to do when her mum Carole collap...
Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison
Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
Residents trapped indoors as area sealed under tight security
RAWALPINDI: Extraordinary security measures were in place in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad ahead of crucial talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. The local administration and police closed Old Airport Road and roads leading to Nur Khan Airbase on Thursday by placing containers and barbed wire. The security measures taken by law enforcement agencies turned the area into a prison for local residents, as their movement was restricted to their houses. Areas that have b...
CNIC not moveable property; can’t be blocked, impounded or attached: Lahore High Court
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that the computerised national identity card (CNIC) is not a “movable property” of its holder and cannot be blocked, impounded or attached by civil courts as a coercive measure in civil proceedings. Justice Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh handed down the ruling at Multan Bench, while allowing a writ petition filed by Muhammad Ali Ansari, who had challenged the blocking of his CNIC by the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on the directions of a civi...
Japanese Tankers Head Toward Hormuz Strait as More Ships Gather
Two Japanese crude tankers are heading east along the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz, adding to a growing number of vessels gathered at the entrance to the waterway during a US-Iran ceasefire, even as President Donald Trump ramps up criticism and traffic remains limited.
Asia News Wrap: Bangkok heat wave reaches 'dangerous' level, and more
Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this weekBangkok sizzles amidst heat wave, reaches dangerous level
Philippines flood control scandal began under Duterte, continued by Marcos, court witness claims
Billions of pesos worth of kickbacks from ghost flood control projects — now symbolised by luggages in which they were allegedly delivered — started during the administration of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte and worsened during the current Ferdinand Marcos Jr. government, a court testimony revealed.A state witness recently told the Philippine anti-corruption court Sandiganbayan that she and her cohorts started the massive kickback scheme while Duterte was still president.Duterte served as the 16...
Judge expresses anger over missing evidence in Rajab Butt case, orders statement recording
An Additional District and Sessions Judge on Friday expressed anger over missing evidence and ordered the police to record YouTuber Rajab Butt's statement in a case related to the alleged insult of Islamic symbols. At the outset of the hearing, the defence counsel informed the court that the investigation officer in the case had passed away, which had prevented the accused from joining the investigation. The court subsequently summoned the Investigation Officer (IO) of Hyderi poli...
Tears of joy mark reopening of Jerusalem holy sites after 41 days
• Worshippers describe an ‘indescribable happiness’, one calls it ‘a miracle’• Tensions flare as police disperse Muslims at Al Aqsa for Jewish visitors JERUSALEM : Just before 5am at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few hours later, similar emotion overcame Christians and Jews as the city’s holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran. Jerusalem’s Old City contains major holy sites for all three Abrahamic religions, which had been shuttered since t...
Ty Simpson, 5 Buckeyes among 16 who will attend NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
A total of 16 prospects, including five Ohio State Buckeyes and just one quarterback, will attend the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in person the night of Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh.The NFL announced the list of attendees Thursday, with Ohio State the leader among the three colleges sending multiple players to the event. Miami and Alabama are both sending two apiece, including Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson, who will be the only QB in attendance.Advertisement
4/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says he asked Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes; Melania Trump makes a rare statement denying relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
PIA fleet expansion on the cards
For the longer-term, the new owners have outlined a plan to double the national flag carrier’s fleet to 60 aircraft.—Reuters/file KARACHI: Arif Habib, chairman of the Arif Habib Consortium, which owns Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has said that the national flag carrier currently has 30 aircraft, of which 18 are operational, and five to six require repair and maintenance. Speaking to industrialists at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Thu...
Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog
Ten cases a day - how 'blitz courts' could tackle the Crown Court backlog6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdina CampbellUK correspondentBBCBuilding repairs at Nottingham Crown Court have also contributed to delaysA man wearing a blank expression was the first in the dock. He had sent intimate pictures of his genitals to a 13-year-old girl and was found in possession of almost 200 indecent images of children.Calling him a "depraved individual", the judge at Nott...
Army survivor recalls moment Iran drone hit Kuwait unit and grisly scene that followed
U.S. service members spoke to CBS News' Jonah Kaplan about the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and recalled the moment an explosion hit the unit. The survivors described the heroism after the war's deadliest strike against the U.S. and disputed the Pentagon's description of the events.