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Adopted son gets the death penalty for the poet’s murder

The defense challenges the absence of eyewitnesses, the convict’s confession under police torture HYDERABAD: The trial against the brutal murder of the famous Sindhi poet Dr. Allah Bux alias Akash Ansari culminated in less than a year when the judge sentenced his stepson to death. The Model Criminal Trial Court-I in Hyderabad sentenced Shah Lateef

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Islamabad to host Central Asian leaders

Presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are making separate official visits in February President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev speaks during a conference. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is set to emerge as a key diplomatic hub next week as the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan make separate official visits to Pakistan, reflecting the country’s growing engagement with

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Zardari seeks modernization of rail freight

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: Express News/ File ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to provide institutional facilitation and fast-track approvals to partner companies, stressing the importance of deepening long-term cooperation in rail freight modernization, inland logistics and integrated freight corridors. The President met with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group

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Prime Minister promises to eradicate polio from the country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasized that the government was taking practical steps through a comprehensive strategy and an effective team to completely eliminate polio disease from Pakistan at the earliest. He spoke with Global Development Gates Foundation President Dr. Chris Elias, who along with his delegation

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Field Marshal Munir says Pakistan Army is shifting to technology-led, multi-domain warfare

Army chief highlights drones, electronic warfare and digital skills during Bahawalpur visit Defense chief Asim Munir inspects weapons. SOURCE: ISPR Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said on Thursday that the Pakistan Armed Forces is undergoing a major transformation across multiple domains where technology is reshaping the

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