‘Mining access equal for all’

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has adopted an ‘open handed policy’ to award multibillion-dollar mining contracts, by providing equal opportunities to global competitors including the United States (US), China and Russia. China and Russia have long been arch-rivals of the US. At present, Pakistan is simultaneously engaging with all three countries. The petroleum ministry has recently … Read more

PTI leaders denied access to Imran

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders were not allowed to meet party founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail on Thursday as the police cordoned off the area leading to the prison, forcing the leaders to return without holding a meeting with their incarcerated leader. Talking to media, PTI MPA from Kohat Shafi Jan said the PTI … Read more

India blocks celebrity accounts and YouTube channels after brief access

[ad_1] Listen to article India has once again blocked the social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and Youtube channels, just a day after some accounts were briefly accessible due to what Indian officials called a “technical glitch”. Accounts belonging to Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir remained restricted on Thursday, while those of Mawra … Read more

Iran cuts off IAEA access under new law: reports

[ad_1] TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian put into effect on Wednesday a law passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iranian state media reported. Iran has threatened to halt cooperation with the IAEA, accusing it of siding with Western countries and providing a justification for Israel’s air … Read more

Iran restores internet access following ceasefire with Israel

[ad_1] Listen to article Iranian authorities on Wednesday announced the gradual easing of internet restrictions imposed during the 12-day war with Israel, following the implementation of a ceasefire between the longtime foes. Strict internet curbs had been gradually imposed since June 13, when Israel launched a major attack on Iran, which hit back with waves of missile … Read more

Woman set ablaze over phone access dispute

[ad_1] KHANEWAL: A man was arrested after he set his sister-in-law on fire following her refusal to let him check her mobile phone and memory card. The incident took place in the village of Sardarpur near Khanewal, where Ramzan set his sister-in-law Farhana on fire after she refused to let him check her phone and … Read more

ICE denied access to Dodger stadium as LA drop game to Padres, Dodgers benches clear

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Dodgers prevented federal immigration agents from accessing parking areas at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, as tensions continued to escalate across California over enforcement actions led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to a statement released by the team on social media, federal agents sought permission to enter the stadium grounds … Read more