Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432, which crashed during an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, was reportedly struck by a Russian surface-to-air missile. The missile, fired amidst drone activity over Grozny, hit the aircraft mid-flight, scattering shrapnel that injured passengers and crew. Despite the pilots’ calls for an emergency landing, Russian airports denied the request, forcing the plane to continue …

Two more polio cases reported in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases to 67 this year. According to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), the harsh poliovirus type 1 cases were reported in Kashmore Sindh and Tank Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This year, four cases have been reported from Tank, and two from Kashmore.

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has categorically announced that action will be taken against those who do not submit tax returns. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister of State Ali Pervez Malik and Chairman FBR Rashid Mahmood Langrial held a press conference in Islamabad. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Chairman FBR Rashid Mahmood Langrial …

ISLAMABAD: President, Asif Ali Zardari, on the 17th martyrdom anniversary of former prime minister, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto eulogized her political legacy and courage as unmatched and eternal vision a guiding light for the nation. In his message issued from the President’s Office, Asif Ali Zardari said, “Today, we are observing the 17th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. On …

RAWALPINDI: Underscoring the spirit of inclusivity and harmony, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) joined the Christian community in celebrating Christmas here Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church. The congregation extended a warm welcome to the COAS, expressing gratitude for his presence and solidarity during this cherished occasion, said a news release issued by …