‘Israel needs to be shown that its actions have costs’
NEW YORK: Munir Akram, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, called on the international community to act together, saying Israel’s activities should not go unpunished and should be shown to have costs. Speaking to Anadolu on Monday about the UN Security Council resolution demanding an urgent cease-fire in Gaza on March 25, Akram expressed concern […]
Surfing icon Slater, 52, says ‘this feels like the end’
PERTH: Kelly Slater, widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, said Tuesday “this feels like the end” after being knocked out of a competition in Australia and losing his place on the world tour. The 52-year-old American, an 11-time world champion, was already out of contention for a spot at the Paris […]
UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe
GENEVA: A UN-mandated commission of inquiry that probes violations of international human rights law on Tuesday accused Israel of obstructing its efforts to collect evidence from the victims of the attack by Hamas in southern Israel on Oct. 7. “So far as the government of Israel is concerned, we have not only seen a lack […]
‘All plants to shift to local coal’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan decided on Monday to convert all imported coal-fired power plants to local coal, including three Chinese plants. The aim is to save $800 million annually on coal prices and reduce end-consumer rates by about Rs3 per unit. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who also approved […]
‘Afghanistan-based terrorists acting as proxies against CPEC’
The country’s top military officials convened on Tuesday to address the looming threat posed by terrorist factions based in Afghanistan, which not only jeopardise regional and global security but also serve as proxies targeting Pakistan and its economic interests, especially the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the 264th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at the […]
Man City aim to repeat Real Madrid heroics
MANCHESTER: Manchester City are closing in on a second consecutive treble, yet Erling Haaland is still facing criticism as Real Madrid visit the Etihad on Wednesday aiming to exact revenge for their Champions League exit last season. The 14-time European champions were humbled 4-0 on their visit to Manchester 11 months ago at the semi-final […]
Saudi Arabia vows to bolster investment in Pakistan
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud affirmed his commitment to bolstering economic ties with Pakistan, saying that his country will do whatever in its domain to enhance investment in Pakistan. During a joint press conference alongside Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, he highlighted the fruitful outcome of discussions following a recent meeting between Prime […]
Spire collapses, historic stock exchange ablaze
COPENHAGEN: A fire ripped through Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital’s best-known buildings, on Tuesday, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris’ Notre-Dame. Emergency services, employees from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, including its CEO Brian Mikkelsen, and even passers-by were seen carrying large […]