Friday, August 28th, 2026
‘No one will be spared’: Health minister vows indiscriminate action over Pims inferno
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has pledged that those responsible for the deadly inferno at the Pims hospital in Islamabad will not be spared, saying that the “matter will not die down” come what may. “I am the health minister. I consider myself responsible [for the tragedy]…. I presented myself [for accountability], said Kamal while addressing the Senate session on Friday. The federal minister also called for forming a committee comprising opposition members to conduct an investigation into the incident that claimed the lives of 14 newbornsRead More
Mir Raza case: Judicial commission summons medico-legal officer, others as probe begins
KARACHI: A judicial commission investigating the alleged murder of businessman Mir Raza Ali has begun proceedings, summoning the medico-legal officer, police officials and ambulance drivers. Sindh High Court (SHC) Justice Omar Sial expressed condolences to the bereaved family as they appeared before the commission. Jibran Nasir, who represents Ali’s family, previously rejected the Sindh government’s decision to form a judicial commission, saying it had been formed without informing the late businessman’s family. Ali, an IBA graduate and businessman, was found dead in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar a day after he went missingRead More
Iran’s FM says diplomacy possible if US recognizes pressure doesn’t work
TEHRAN, AUG 28: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible but hinged on the United States understanding that pressure does not work. In a post on X, Araghchi said he had held what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, adding that Washington should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge Iran’s rights and uphold its commitments.
PC board prequalifies 10 interested parties for FESCO privatisation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, at its 258th meeting held today, approved the prequalification of Interested Parties (IPs) for the privatisation of FESCO. The meeting was chaired by Mr Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman, Privatisation Commission. The Board was informed that 12 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) had been received for FESCO. Following evaluation of the submissions against the approved prequalification criteria, the Financial Adviser recommended 10 Interested Parties (IPs) for prequalification and progression to the next stage of theRead More
I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia
Black Sea ally has built its armed forces anchored in American defense systems By President Nicușor Dan Russia is a growing threat that America and Europe cannot afford to ignore. Romanian airspace has been violated by drones dozens of times in recent months. According to press reports, American intelligence believes Russia may test NATO’s resolve with a limited move against an allied country. For Romania, none of this is abstract. We sit on NATO’s southeastern flank, on the Black Sea, and we share the longest border with Ukraine of anyRead More
The Limits of Civil Justice in America
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer More than three decades after the killing of 17-year-old David Boim in Israel, a long-running American court battle is again raising difficult questions about accountability, the limits of civil judgments and the legal identity of organisations that emerge after earlier groups have disappeared. David Boim was killed in 1996 by Hamas gunmen while he was in Israel. His parents, Stanley and Joyce Boim, subsequently pursued legal action in the United States against organisations and individuals whom they alleged had supported Hamas. In 2004, a US juryRead More