The Indian army was left embarrassed on Saturday after its failed attempt of conducting a night test of nuclear-capable Agni-III missile, according to a report published by Indian news publication New Indian Express. The mission proved to be a disappointment after the nuclear missile crashed into the sea in Odisha. Sources told the Indian publication, the missile deviated from its flight …

BEIJING: China on Monday slapped punitive measures on the US in retaliation for its backing of a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, announcing sanctions on NGOs and suspending visits by US warships and aircraft. “In response to the unreasonable behaviour of the US side, the Chinese government has decided to suspend reviewing the applications for US warships to go to …

‘ With rumours erupting all over the internet of Queen Elizabeth passing away, a royal expert has come forth shooting down the claims. Editor-in-chief at the Royal Central, Charlie Proctor responded to the hearsay making rounds of the Queen’s passing saying the buzz is entirely baseless. “I see we have reached that time of year where I have to dispel …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government formed a three-member committee to negotiate with the opposition on constitutional reforms, according to Defence Minister Pervaiz Khattak. Besides himself, Khattak said that Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would form the three-member committee. “We will introduce constitutional reforms with the help of the opposition,” he …

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday briefed his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena on the dire situation and human rights crisis in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK), said Foreign office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal. The FO spokesperson said Qureshi told the Sri Lankan foreign minister that the 100-day plus lockdown remains a “cause of serious concern” for the international community. …

LAHORE: You will soon see female judges in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, said Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa to a conference of women in Lahore, on Sunday. Addressing the conference, the chief justice spoke about how justice did not have any gender. “I heard a judge named Ayesha Malik being referred to as Mrs Ayesha Malik. I thought whether …

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday expressed the government’s willingness to allow the restoration of student unions subject to the establishment of a “comprehensive and enforceable code of conduct”. “Universities groom future leaders of the country and student unions form an integral part of this grooming,” said the prime minister in a post on Twitter. Referring to the student unions …

KARACHI: Several events marking the annual Sindh Culture Day, popularly known as the Aikta (unity) Day, were organised in Karachi like the rest of the province on Sunday. This year’s theme for the event was ‘Our Unity Day’. People wearing traditional Sindhi dress sang and danced in various parts of the provincial metropolis to celebrate the annual event, which is …

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has promised to resolve the issues faced by paramedics in Swat district, saying the role of paramedics is vital in ensuring efficient delivery of healthcare services. He said that employees of health department were already given incentives and in the future possible assistance would also be ensured according to the available resources to resolve their …

A local court in Lahore on Monday rejected the police’s request for physical remand of Alamgir Wazir, who was detained two days ago in a sedition case registered against the organisers and participants of the recently held Students Solidarity March, and sent him to jail on a 14-day-long judicial remand. Police had requested 10-day physical remand of Alamgir so they …