In Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem’s historic Armenian quarter, the commencement of construction on a luxury hotel has triggered swift and passionate opposition from residents, raising concerns about the potential impact on their ancient yet dwindling community. The source of the controversy lies in a real estate deal that allocates approximately 25 percent of the Old City’s…
RAMALLAH: Israeli forces carried out extensive raids on foreign exchange and money transfer agencies in Ramallah and various other cities across the occupied West Bank on Thursday. The military asserted that the operation aimed to confiscate millions of dollars suspected of being earmarked for funding the Islamist group Hamas. During the operation in the main…
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, highlighted the paramount significance of securing Pakistan’s cyberspace under the PECA Act during the prize distribution ceremony of the Digital Pakistan Cybersecurity Hackathon. The event, organized by the National Technology Fund (Ignite), a Ministry of IT Telecom organization, aimed to address cybercrime challenges and…
JERUSALEM: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed near a village situated in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, as confirmed by Israel’s army on Thursday. This incident occurred following a claim of responsibility by an Iraqi armed group with affiliations to Hamas militants for an attack in the same region. According to Israeli media reports, the UAV,…
On Thursday, December 28, 2023, the exchange rate between the US Dollar and Pakistani Rupee stood at Rs 282 in both the local and open markets, with a selling rate of Rs 284.5. It’s important to note that exchange rates may differ depending on the location and the entity facilitating the transaction. Below are the…
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, the exchange rate of the Pakistani Rupee against the US Dollar was recorded at Rs 282.7 in both the local and open markets, with a selling rate of Rs 285.2. Please be aware that exchange rates may vary depending on the location and the specific Exchange Company or bank facilitating…
The widening scope of the conflict is evident as various incidents unfolded in different regions. Yemen’s Houthi militia, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a container ship in the Red Sea and attempted drone attacks on Israel. These actions were framed as retaliatory measures against Israel’s offensive in Gaza. An Israeli…
Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, stated on Tuesday that the ongoing war with Hamas is anticipated to persist for an extended period, emphasizing that determined and persistent efforts are required to dismantle the terrorist organization. Speaking from the Gaza border, Halevi emphasized, “There are no magic solutions, there are no shortcuts in dismantling a…
In an incident reported by state media, an Israeli air strike targeted a town along the south Lebanon border, resulting in the death of a Hezbollah fighter. The group disclosed on Wednesday that one of the fatalities was a member of its ranks. The border region between Lebanon and Israel has witnessed heightened confrontations, primarily…
‘NO SAFE PLACE IN GAZA’ Connell shared a heartbreaking story about a 9-year-old boy named Ahmed who tragically lost his life at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah. This area was considered safe, but it became a target for Israeli airstrikes, even though there was no evacuation order. Connell spent about 1-1/2 hours at the hospital…