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Iran holds state funeral for top commanders, scientists
TEHRAN: A state funeral service is under way in Iran for about 60 people, including milit commanders, killed in Israeli attacks, with thousands joining the ceremony in the capital, Tehran. State TV showed footage of people donning black clothes, waving Iranian flags and holding pictures of the slain head of the Revolution Guard, other top…
Karachi experiences continued rainfall – BOL News
KARACHI: Rainfall continues intermittently in various parts of the city today, with the current spell expected to persist until Sunday. According to the Met Office, heavy showers accompanied by strong winds and intense thunder and lightning are likely during this period. Today’s temperature is expected to range between 32°C and 34°C, minimum temperature recorded at…
PA speaker suspends 26 opposition members for 15 sessions
PA speaker suspends 26 opposition members for 15 sessions LAHORE: The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan has suspended 26 opposition members for 15 sessions over disorderly conduct during assembly proceedings. According to the Speaker, action was taken due to uproar, slogan chanting, scuffles, and tearing of official documents by the opposition members.…
“Pakistan’s strategic doctrine targets regional threats, not the US”
Pakistan has neither any interest nor incentive to attack the US, which is Pakistan’s largest export market, vital trading partner with valuable influence over IFIs and hosts a large and dynamic Pakistani diaspora which makes valuable and regular contribution to Pakistani economy in the form of substantial foreign exchange remittances. It would be irrational…
COAS attends passing out parade at Pakistan Naval Academy
COAS attends passing out parade at Pakistan Naval Academy KARACHI: A grand passing out parade was held at Pakistan Naval Academy PNS Rahbar to mark the completion of training for the 123rd Midshipmen and 31st Short Service Commission (SSC) Course. The grand ceremony marked a significant milestone in the careers of young naval officers. Chief…
Unknown assailants open fire at TikToker Rajab Butt’s House
LAHORE: Unknown individuals opened fire outside the residence of TikToker Rajab Butt, who is reportedly facing multiple criminal cases. According to the FIR, the incident took place in a private housing society where bullets struck the walls of the house.Police confirmed that there were no human casualties; however, a dog sitting outside the house was…
Several killed as boat capsizes in California’s Lake Tahoe
CALIFORNIA: A tragic boating accident in Lake Tahoe has claimed the lives of eight people, according to international media reports. The incident occurred two days ago when a sudden rise in water level caused by heavy rainfall and hail led to violent waves reaching up to 10 feet in height, overturning the boat. The incident…
Loader vehicle crashes into parked cargo plane at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: A loader vehicle struck with a parked aircraft belonging to an international cargo company at Jinnah International Airport. According to airport sources, the aircraft was station in the parking area when a loader truck unexpectedly rammed into it. Prelimin reports suggest that the truck’s brakes may have failed, leading to the incident. Following the…