The host of the famous late night show promises to speak his mind after cancellation Jimmy Fallon recently expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In his Monday broadcast, Fallon joked about the news, saying, “I don’t like what’s going on one bit. These are crazy times.” He also mentioned…
More than 278,000 consumers hit with Rs47.81bn inflated bills in one month An official audit has revealed that eight electricity distribution companies (Discos) defrauded consumers of hundreds of billions through inflated billing, deepening the financial strain on financially-burdened households across the country. According to the Auditor General of Pakistan’s latest report, these companies overbilled consumers…
Benchmark index climbs 1,684.19 points, or 1.22%, rising to an intraday high of 139,901.7 A bullish momentum returned to the bourse on Tuesday, as military assurances, upbeat economic data, and easing policy expectations reignited investor optimism. “Stocks trading at a new all-time after business leaders meetup with Field Marshal Munir assured military’s support for economic…
Minister reaffirms Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism and leading UN role in international affair ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, in New York on Monday and raised concerns over India’s disinformation drive, hostility, and backing of anti-Pakistan proxies. He…
NDMA says two men, three children killed in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours ISLAMABAD: The death toll from ongoing monsoon spell has jumped to 221 as five more people were killed in related-incidents in the last 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. The disaster response agency said cloudbursts battered parts…
Flash floods wash away vehicles; search ongoing for over a dozen missing people ISLAMABAD: Rescue and relief efforts are underway in Gilgit Baltistan after heavy rains and flash floods wreaked havoc in the tourist hotspot of Babusar leaving at least three dead and more than a dozen missing. Officials say that the flash floods damaged infrastructure…
Trump has increased pressure by giving Russia 50 days to agree on deal or face sanctions KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Istanbul on Wednesday. The announcement follows weeks of tension and comes as hopes for a breakthrough remain low after previous talks ended…
F-7 BGI aircraft crashed soon after it took off at 1:06pm on Monday from the airbase in Kurmitola in the capital DHAKA: At least 27 people were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a college and school campus in Dhaka, officials said on Tuesday, with 88 people, including children, being treated…
LONDON: Former Pakistan senior military officer Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer has told the UK High Court that he and his family faced threats to their lives, harassment, abuse and breach of privacy after Major (R) Adil Raja made several allegations against him from the UK jurisdiction. Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer was giving evidence in the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Israel’s ground offensive in central Gaza has compromised its efforts to continue working, after its facilities came under attack. The UN agency accused Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in the city of Deir al-Balah on Monday and mistreating those sheltering there. Its…
