Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud has assured Pakistan of Saudi Arabia’s “unflinching support” and appreciated its “efforts for promoting peace and stability in the region”, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations on Wednesday. The statement said the Saudi foreign minister called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi and …

A local court in Islamabad on Wednesday extended the physical remand of Zahir Zakir Jaffer, the key suspect in Noor Mukadam murder case, for three more days. The suspect was initially sent on a three-day remand, which was later extended for two more days on July 24. The court further extended the remand by three more days on Wednesday after Jaffer was produced before …

Another Prime Minister Imran Khan interview, another journalist asking him about his controversial remarks on rape which drew wide criticism. Not once, but twice this year, the prime minister of this country articulated deeply problematic views about rape. The first time he oversimplified the reasons leading to the rise of rape and sexual abuse by linking such cases to the rise of “vulgarity”. The second …

irus ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: As the government pursues the strategy of linking various facilities to vaccination, beginning with the air travel bar from next week and a warning related to restriction on mobile phone use, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Tuesday urged the people to get their jabs at the earliest to avoid harsh measures, announcing …

A week after the gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam in Islamabad — an incident that has sparked national outcry over violence against women in Pakistan — the Jaffer family has issued a statement condemning the actions of primary suspect, Zahir Zakir Jaffer. “The Jaffer family extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Noor Mukadam. We pray her soul …

Irving police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman they say disappeared under “unusual circumstances.” Charina Marie Campuzano, 36, was last seen just before noon Tuesday heading west on the State Highway 114 service road near the Bush Turnpike. She is described as a Hispanic woman who is 5-7 and about 160 pounds, with shoulder-length black or brown …

The severe thunderstorm warning that affected parts of Tarrant County early Tuesday afternoon has expired, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Tarrant County until 7:45 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible and could cause property damage, the weather service said, advising people to take shelter …

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course on its masking guidelines Tuesday, recommending face coverings even for vaccinated people in parts of the country where coronavirus is surging. North Texas is one of those places. Last Monday, Dallas and Tarrant counties reported their highest single-day totals since February. According to CDC data for last week, Dallas, Tarrant …

Dallas police arrested a man on a manslaughter charge after authorities say his high-speed crash led to the death of a man mowing a lawn. Luis Saulo Ronzon Ramirez, 22, was booked into the Dallas County jail Thursday and has since posted $50,000 bond. He did not have an attorney listed in court records. The crash occurred about 3:45 p.m. July …

Continuing his focus on the U.S.-Mexico border, Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered Texas National Guard members to assist the Department of Public Safety with arresting individuals on state charges related to illegal immigration. Abbott’s order in a letter to Major General Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, comes after the governor’s original May 31 disaster declaration, which directed …