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UNITED NATIONS: The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv’s territory occupied by Russia, diplomatic sources told AFP. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged UN members to approve the “simple, historic” resolution. Washington’s proposal comes amid an intensifying feud between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky which has seen Trump claim it was “not important” for his Ukrainian counterpart to be involved in peace talks. It also appeared to rival a separate draft resolution produced by Kyiv and its European allies, countries that Trump has also sought to sideline from talks on the future of the three-year-old war. The Ukrainian-European text stresses the need to redouble diplomatic efforts to end the war this year, noting several initiatives to that end, while also blaming Russia for the invasion and committing to Kyiv’s “territorial integrity.” The text also repeats the UN General Assem...

The district administration of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has fixed prices for milk and yogurt ahead of Ramazan 2025 to ensure price stability during the holy month. According to the official notification, buffalo milk with 6% fat content will be sold at Rs220 per litre, while buffalo milk with 5pc fat content is priced at Rs190/ litre. Similarly, cow’s milk with 4% fat content will be available for consumers at Rs 190 per litre during Ramazan 2025. For yogurt, A-Plus category will be sold Rs240 per kg, while A category yogurt will be available at Rs210 per kg in Peshawar during Ramazan 2025, the notification read. The new pricing will come into effect from the first day of Ramazan, and shopkeepers have been instructed to display price lists prominently at their outlets. Read more: KP to pay Rs 10,000 cash each to 9 Lac entitled persons in Ramazan Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced the Ramazan 2025 relief package with the support of the federal government. T...

KASUR: At least eight lost their life, two others sustained injuries as van plunged into a ditch in Kasur, Punjab, ARY News reported. As per details, the incident occurred on Raiwand Road where a van returning from a wedding plunged into a ditch, killing eight of a family and injuring others two. The rescue officials stated that driver of the unfortunate van was sleepy which resulted in the horrific accident. The injured and dead bodies have been rushed to the district hospital. Earlier, in a tragic accident, 26 people died, as a passenger bus carrying wedding guests from Astore, GB, to Chakwal veered off the Thalichi Bridge and plunged into the river. As per details, a total of 27 people were on board the coaster, with only the bride, Malaika, surviving. Read more:  Six FIA personnel injured in fog-related accident near Faisalabad The injured bride was taken to the hospital, and rescue operations are ongoing, with local residents, rescue teams, and police actively participa...

Pakistan’s top-order batters found it tough to get going in their opening game against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025, setting an unwanted record in the ODI format. Put to chase a 321-run target in Karachi, the hosts managed 22/2 in the first ten overs, their lowest in the first powerplay in ODIs at home. The national side’s lowest-ever powerplay score also came against New Zealand, when they managed to score just nine runs in the first 10 overs with field restriction in 2018. Pakistan vice-captain Salman Ali also acknowledged the dismal start with the bat after they were defeated by 60 runs in the opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. “Our thrive was to restrict New Zealand around 270 or a maximum 300 runs because the pitch was such that it was a chaseable total if you start well. But we could not get the desired start in batting due to which we could not get the momentum and eventually failed to score as many runs,” he said in a post-match conference. Pertinent t...

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Days after ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’  producer Deepak Mukut claimed that he owns the rights to the film and director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru cannot announce a sequel without his permission,  the latter has now responded to his statement. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here For the unversed, ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ producer Deepak Mukut claimed earlier this week that all the IPs of the romance drama belong to him as the producer, and so do the rights for any sequel or prequel of the film. Therefore no one but him has permission to announce the sequel. Notably, his statement followed director duo Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao’s confirmation statement to release  ‘Sanam Teri Kasam 2’ on Valentine’s Day 2026, since they already have a script for part 2 ready.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Directors RaoAndsapru (@sapruandrao) Responding to Mukut’s claim, Sapru has now clarified, “I want to put it...

SWAT: An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted Swat and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) said The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 166 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush Mountain range. Tremors were felt across Swat Mingora, Lower Dir, Chitral and adjoining regions, causing brief panic among residents. However, no immediate reports of damage or casualties were received. In September 2024, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Pakistan, mostly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that tremors were felt in Islamabad and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Read More:  Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts Islamabad, KP cities The earthquake that was recorded at 1229pm PKT was of 5.7 Magnitude with a depth of 10km while its Epicenter was near DG Khan, says PMD in a statement. The quake jolted twin cities and several cities of Punjab and KP in...

Legendary Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has shared his views on the teams looking strong ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team tournament will begin on February 19 as Pakistan will take on New Zealand in Karachi. They will face off in the tournament opener days after playing in the tri-nation series which New Zealand won after thrashing Pakistan in the final. Ahead of their Champions Trophy 2025 clash, former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has said that New Zealand looked like the most balanced team of the tournament. “It’s tough to pick a favourite. It’s a big tournament, and momentum can shift at any time. For me, New Zealand looks like the most balanced side. They have a well-rounded squad suited for subcontinent conditions,” he said in a chat with a private news outlet. The former batter mentioned the presence of as many as three quality fast bowlers alongside good spinners and a solid top six in batting. “Their wicketkeeper is an all-rounder, and they have t...

RAWALPINDI: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared emergency in Rawalpindi due to a severe water crisis triggered by drought, ARY News reported. According to MD WASA, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, the city’s water shortage has worsened, with daily demand standing at 68 million gallons against a mere 51 million gallons available. He stated that the situation will become even more dire if February and March pass without any rainfall. The Meteorological Department has also predicted scarce rainfall, exacerbating the crisis. The constant increase in population and commercial activities has led to a depletion of water resources. WASA has launched an awareness campaign to encourage water conservation and has warned of stern action against those found wasting water. The drought has severely impacted dams and groundwater levels, which have dropped to alarming levels, with the water table plummeting to 700 feet below ground. To address the shortage, WASA is relying on water from the...

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have vowed to further strengthen economic ties for a shared future. The commitment was expressed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan on the sidelines of the Emerging Markets Conference in historical Alula city of Saudi Arabia. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to build bridges of economic cooperation and advance mutual prosperity. The discussions highlighted opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade, investments, and financial collaboration, with both ministers expressing their dedication to unlocking the full potential of their countries’ strategic partnership. Read more: Saudi Arabia offers new opportunities for Pakistani travellers The ministers explored avenues for collaboration in key sectors, including infrastructure, energy, technology, and finance. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and joint initiatives to f...

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified its stance on the Pakistan players’ participation in The Hundred after IPL franchises bought stakes in the teams. Concerns were raised about the future of Pakistan players in the ECB’s flagship competition after several IPL franchises such as Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals bought minority stakes in all eight franchises of The Hundred. However, ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould has assured that Pakistan players will not be barred from the competition despite the involvement of Indian investors. It is to be noted here that IPL franchises have not signed Pakistan players since the second IPL edition in 2009 due to the strained relations between the two neighbours. The SA20, where all six teams are at least partly owned by the IPL franchises has seen no Pakistani participation so far in its three seasons. Read more: Reliance-Disney to stop completely free IPL cricket streaming Amid ...

Supreme Court (SC) Justice Mansoor Ali Shah Friday responded to Prime Minister’s Advisor Rana Sanaullah’s statement regarding a potential reference against two senior judges. During an informal media talk with journalists, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah responded to a question regarding the judiciary’s efficiency. When a journalist asked, “It is often said that you do not work?”, Justice Shah replied, “Look at the case disposal rate.” Justice Mansoor Ali Shah further stated that the number of judgments published in law books is evident to all, and the complete record is available on the Supreme Court’s website. “I have just come for tea after the oath-taking ceremony,” the judge remarked. When asked about a possible reference against him, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah responded, “We will see when it comes. If I have done nothing wrong, why should I fear a reference? God is the ultimate judge.” Read more: CJP Afridi administers oath to newly-appointed SC judges He emphasized that he holds...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named three Shaheens squads for the warm-up games ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. In the build-up to the main event, beginning February 19, the Pakistan Shaheens will play as many as three games. The PCB has named three squads for each of the games, with Shadab Khan leading in the warm-up game against Afghanistan on February 14. Mohammad Hurraira will lead the Pakistan Shaheens squad which will play against South Africa on February 17 at National Stadium, Karachi. Mohammad Haris will captain the third squad in a game on the same day (17 February) in Dubai against Bangladesh. Read more: Sarfaraz named among four Ambassadors of Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan Shaheens squads for Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up games: vs Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Shadab Khan (captain), Abdul Faseeh, Arafat Minhas, Hussain Talat, Jahandad Khan, Kashif Ali, Mohsin Riaz, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Imran Rand...

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to hear a request, which will likely decrease the electricity prices across Pakistan, ARY News reported. The power companies have filed a petition seeking a reduction of Rs 52.12 billion in the tariff, which is part of the second quarterly adjustment for the current fiscal year. The request includes a reduction of Rs. 50.66 billion in capacity charges, Rs. 2.66 billion in transmission and distribution losses, and Rs. 2.69 billion in operation and maintenance expenses. If approved, the reduced tariff will be applicable from October to December 2024 and will also be reflected in the electricity bills. NEPRA will review the request and submit its decision to the federal government for approval. Once approved, the reduced tariff will be implemented, providing relief to electricity consumers across the country. Read More:  PM directs further reduction in electricity tariffs Last month, the National Electri...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan government has reportedly failed in convincing millers to lower sugar prices ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. As per details, the Pakistan government is trying to lower the sugar prices, but millers are not interested, the sources said. Currently, the sugar is being sold at Rs155 per kg, but the government wants to lower the prices of the commodity to Rs120 per kg. However, the sugar millers are of the view that the per kg cost of the commodity is Rs170. They further say, the sugar millers demanded that the government should abolish 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on sugar as this is the only way to lower the prices by Rs25 per kg. As the majority sugar mill owners are currently in Dubai, the Pakistan government has asked the millers for the final word on the sugar price by Friday. It may be noted that provincial governments have not fixed the support price of sugarcane this year due to demand of the Inter...

Fans of Black Sabbath on Tuesday snapped up the first tickets for the UK heavy-rock giants’ one-off hometown gig, where the original line-up will perform for the first time in 20 years and frontman Ozzy Osbourne will bow out. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Ozzy Osbourne, who revealed in 2020 that he has Parkinson’s disease, will join Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the all-day ‘Back To The Beginning’ show in Birmingham, central England, where the band formed in 1968. The July 5 gig at Aston Villa Football Club’s Villa Park stadium will also feature sets by US rockers Metallica and Slayer, as well as a short solo set by Osbourne.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Black Sabbath (@blacksabbath) It is being billed as the ‘final bow’ for the 76-year-old singer turned reality TV star. Osbourne posted a link to Tuesday’s presale event page on Facebook late Monday. The limited number of tickets...

ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on Tuesday said that despite free and fair intra party elections, the party was not issued certificate of registration. PTI chairman was talking to media after a hearing about the intra party elections in the Election Commission of Pakistan. Barrister Gohar told media that the Chief Election Commissioner and two members’ constitutional terms have been completed. “The prime minister should have invited the Leader of Opposition for consultations on the name of the new CEC,” he said. “We will give our names whenever concerned parliamentary committee will be constituted,” he added. The government and opposition have initiated consultations regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and ECP members, ARY News reported on Friday, quoting well-placed sources. The development follows as the term of the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan Sikandar Sultan Raja and two members of the ECP concluded on January 26. Earlier, B...

ISLAMABAD: Metro Bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been suspended amid lawyers protest, ARY News reported on Monday. Different bodies of lawyers have announced holding protest in Islamabad today, Monday, against a session of Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) to pick eight judges for Supreme Court. The administration said the Metro Bus service will not be available from Faiz Ahmed Faiz station to Secretariat and Rawalpindi Saddar Station to Faiz Ahmed Faiz station. It said the decision the limit the Metro Bus service has been taken due to security reasons. Read more: Metro bus service restored in Islamabad, Rawalpindi after PTI protest The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will hold a meeting today, Monday, to pick eight judges of the Supreme Court amid calls for deferring the session till a decision on petitions challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi will chair the meeting, which will consider five senio...

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Miss Aalia Neelum on Monday administered oath to nine new additional judges, ARY News reported.  As per details, Mr. Hassan Nawaz Makhdoom, Advocate Supreme Court, Malik Waqar Haider Awan, Advocate Supreme Court, Sardar Akbar Ali, Advocate Supreme Court, Syed Ahsan Raza Kazmi, Advocate Supreme Court, Malik Javid Iqbal Wains, Advocate Supreme Court, Mr. Muhammad Jawad Zafar, Advocate Supreme Court, Mr. Khalid Ishaq, Advocate Supreme Court, Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid, Advocate Supreme Court and Chaudhry Sultan Mahmood, Advocate Supreme Court, were administered oath as additional judges of LHC. The ceremony was attended by the sitting judges of the LHC, officers, lawyers and the families of the newly appointed judges. Read more: Ten Additional Judges of Peshawar High Court take oath The appointment of aforesaid judges was finalised in a meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan held on February 6. The Commission unanimously decided tha...

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource seven more passenger trains to the private sector, citing sources ARY News reported on Sunday. The bids for trains auction will be received up to February 25, according to sources. The railways have decided to handover seven trains, Hazara Express, Karachi Express, Farid Express, Bahauddin Zakaria Express, Sukkur Express, Rawalpindi Express and Mohenjo Daro Express to the private sector, sources said. The railways authorities have clarified that these trains will not be privatized but outsourced to the private sector. “The outsourcing will help in improving facilities for passengers and better revenue generation,” officials said. Recently, Pakistan Railways announced 5% hike in fares for passenger express trains, effective from February 5. The decision to jack up the train fare came after surge in fuel prices, and it will apply to all classes of train tickets, Pakistan Railways clarified. The increased fares will also be app...