ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled in an important service matter that no adverse decision may be taken against a government officer without first providing them a full and fair opportunity to present their stance. The Court has ordered a fresh hearing in the promotion case of former CSS officer Ms. Sabiha Hameed, directing…
BEIJING:At the China-Pakistan International TVET-Industrial Education Cooperation and Exchange Seminar last week, Vincent Que, CEO of the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center (CGPTC), and Ms. Gulmina Bilal Ahmad, Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) of Pakistan, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of their respective organizations. The…
KARACHI: As the death toll from the Gul Plaza blaze rose to at least 21 on Monday, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah noted dozens were still reported missing and announced Rs10 million in compensation for the victims’ families. While the fire at the mall located on M.A Jinnah Road was said to be doused after more…
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday said that there was no need to politicise the fire which broke out in Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall, saying that it was a “lesson for all of us”. She made the remarks in the Senate after Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Senator Khalida Ateeb called the House’s attention to the incident,…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced a significant structural shift in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), confirming that the tournament will move to a Player Auction Model ahead of its season 11. “In a historic move after a decade of success, the HBL Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 11) will transition to a…
SADIQABAD: Punjab and Sindh police have launched joint operations against bandits in katcha area, police officials said. “The anti-bandit operation has been launched in Machhka on the last point of Punjab’s territory and Rownti forest in Sindh’s Katcha area,” officials said. Police said that several bandits have fled from their hideouts after scores of their…
Lucknow: An IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was diverted to Lucknow Airport after a bomb threat, prompting an emergency landing at 9:17 am. All 222 passengers and crew were safely evacuated. According to Beyond the Time News, a handwritten note saying “Plane mein bomb” was found, and bomb disposal squads are conducting checks….
RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft, alongside dedicated air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to participate in the multinational aerial combat Exercise Spears of Victory-2026, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated in a press release. The exercise involves the…
President of the World Memon Organisation (WHO), Salman Iqbal, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the devastating fire at Gul Plaza, lamenting the loss of precious lives and the continued disappearance of several individuals. In his statement, Salman Iqbal said serious concerns have been raised by traders regarding the delayed arrival of fire tenders…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a vital initiative to help overseas Pakistanis keep their mobile SIM cards secure and prevent them from being blocked. In a social media post, the PTA stated that as part of its commitment to providing uninterrupted telecom services, it has introduced measures allowing the Pakistani diaspora to…