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News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian state television has broadcast special programmes aimed at preparing citizens for civil defence training amid concerns over a possible US ground attack, according to reports. The programmes are designed to mentally and physically prepare civilians for emergency situations and potential wartime scenarios. Footage from the broadcasts has also gone viral on social media, showing programme hosts undergoing training exercises, including basic handling of light weapons such as Kalashnikov rifles. The broadcasts come amid heightened regional tensions, with Iranian authorities increasingly focusing on public preparedness and civil defence awareness campaigns. Officials have not issued a formal detailed…
News Desk LAHORE: Lahore Police have disclosed significant findings in their investigation into alleged drug trafficker Anmol alias Pinky and her former husband Nisar, saying both were part of an organised narcotics network operating across multiple cities. Read More: https://metro-morning.com/poor-investigation-revealed-in-lahore-case-against-anmol-alias-pinki-sources-say/ According to police officials, Nisar, along with his two brothers, initially came to Lahore where they began working through guest houses and the liquor business before later expanding into cocaine trafficking. Investigators said the group gradually involved another brother, a friend and a brother-in-law, strengthening their illegal operations. Authorities stated that Nisar played a key role in training Anmol alias…
News Desk BEIJING: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s southwestern Guangxi region, killing two people and causing widespread damage, according to state media reports. Chinese official media said the quake hit the Liunan district of Liuzhou city, with a shallow depth of around 8 kilometres, increasing its impact on surface structures. Authorities confirmed that 13 buildings collapsed following the tremors, while several houses were also damaged in the affected area. Emergency response teams have been deployed to carry out rescue operations. One person remains missing as search and relief efforts continue in the quake-hit region. Officials are assessing the extent of…
News Desk KARACHI: A speeding dumper crashed into a police mobile on the M-9 Motorway near DHA in Karachi after the heavy vehicle reportedly lost control, officials said. Police said the mobile was parked along the roadside when the accident occurred. The dumper was travelling from Hyderabad towards Karachi at the time of the incident. Two police personnel were inside the vehicle when the collision took place. One officer was rescued safely, while the other remained trapped and rescue efforts were underway. Authorities and emergency teams reached the scene soon after the accident and began operations to remove the damaged…
News Desk KARACHI: ReporterThe Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi today for the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon, marking preparations for the Islamic month ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The meeting will be chaired by Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, who will lead the proceedings and review moon sighting reports from across the country. Religious scholars and officials will gather to assess testimonies of moon sighting from different regions before making an official announcement regarding the beginning of Zil Hajj. The decision will determine the date for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations across Pakistan. #RuetEHilal #ZilHajj #EidUlAdha #Karachi #MoonSighting #PakistanNews #ReligiousAffairs #IslamicCalendar
News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court has declared attempted suicide a criminal offence, overturning recent legislative changes that had removed related provisions from the law. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iqbal Hameed ur Rehman, and comprising Justice Muhammad Anwar Iqbal and Justice Amir Khan, announced the reserved verdict. The court declared the government’s legislation un-Islamic and struck it down after approving petitions filed against the 2022 law. The law had removed the provision that treated attempted suicide as a criminal offence. With this ruling, the court restored the relevant section of the criminal law that had previously…
News Desk TEHRAN: Iran says it has developed a new mechanism to regulate maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a move it says is designed to organize traffic and introduce a formal system for vessels passing through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes. Abraham Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, said a professional traffic-control framework had been prepared for ships moving along routes designated by Tehran. He said the system would be announced shortly and would operate under Iranian-defined guidelines for navigation in the strait. According to him, commercial vessels cooperating with Iran would…
News Desk TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met his Iranian counterpart in Tehran during an official visit aimed at discussing bilateral relations and wider regional developments. Naqvi, who is currently on a visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, was received by Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The two sides held detailed discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. According to Iranian media reports, the meeting also touched on the possible revival of stalled peace dialogue mechanisms and explored pathways for restoring structured engagement between the neighboring countries. Both ministers reviewed a range of…
News Desk WASHINGTON: A US Congressman has praised Pakistan’s leadership for its role in diplomatic efforts linked to ceasefire discussions between Iran and the United States, according to a letter seen by officials. Jack Bergman, a member of the US House of Representatives and co-chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for what he described as an “essential” contribution to back-channel diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. In a letter dated 15 May addressed to the Pakistani leadership, Bergman said Pakistan had played a constructive and leading role in facilitating dialogue between…
News Desk ABU DHABI: India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed a new framework on defence cooperation, marking a significant step in deepening strategic ties between the two countries alongside broader investment commitments. The agreement was finalized during a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Abu Dhabi, where he held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit formed part of a wider multi-country tour, with the UAE as the first stop. Under the new defence partnership framework, both sides are expected to expand collaboration in areas including advanced defence technology, intelligence sharing…