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Business Upturn
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Upturn
US Consulate in Lahore issues shelter-in-place directive as India destroys Pakistani air defence base
In a significant fallout from escalating Indo-Pak tensions, the United States State Department confirmed that the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all its personnel to shelter-in-place. The consulate has also received initial reports suggesting local authorities may be evacuating areas adjacent to Lahore Airport. This development comes shortly after India's Armed Forces confirmed a precision airstrike on a Pakistani air defence system located in Lahore as part of its ongoing Operation Sindoor. The strike was part of India's proportionate response to Pakistan's failed attempt to breach and attack 16 Indian cities using drones and missiles on the night of May 7-8. Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place. The Consulate has also received initial reports that authorities may be evacuating… — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 Key Indian military bases in Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj were targeted. However, the Indian Air Force successfully intercepted all threats using its S-400 'Sudarshan Chakra' defence system. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the retaliatory Indian strike on Lahore and other locations was 'in the same domain and with the same intensity' as the Pakistani aggression. With the situation still fluid and Operation Sindoor underway, the international community is closely monitoring developments, particularly around Lahore — a key hub for Pakistan's military infrastructure. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Libya boat tragedy victims' bodies arrive
Bodies of two more Pakistani nationals, who died in a migrant boat capsizing off the eastern coast of Libya on the night between April 12 and 13, arrived at Lahore Airport on Sunday. The tragedy is the latest in a series of similar incidents in recent years, where hundreds of Pakistanis have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean while attempting to reach Europe via Africa. The victims were identified as Sufyan and Nadeem Ahmed, both residents of Gujranwala. State Minister for Public Affairs Rana Mubashir Hussain and Punjab Assembly Member Imran Javed received the bodies at the airport. The remains were later handed over to the grieving families. Prayers were also offered for the departed souls. Minister Hussain expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Meanwhile, the FIA, Gujranwala Zone, has launched at least three separate inquiries into the incident. The FIA launched a massive crackdown against human smugglers and traffickers after PM Shehbaz Sharif took notice of boat capsizing incidents near Greece in November last year in which illegal Pakistani immigrants were among the people who lost their lives.
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan team departs for NZ T20Is
Pakistan team under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha departed for New Zealand via Dubai on Wednesday. Photo: PCB The Pakistan cricket team has departed for New Zealand from Lahore Airport via Dubai, heading to Christchurch for their upcoming tour. The five-match T20 International series between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to begin on March 16. The squad for the tour includes young talents Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz, both of whom have been selected for the national team for the first time. Pakistan's vice-captain, Shadab Khan, expressed his excitement about his new responsibilities, stating, "I have been entrusted with an additional role, and I will try my best to perform well." He further highlighted the energy within the team, saying, "There are many young players in the squad. The energy and positivity of youth are different. We have high expectations from the debutants, and we hope to achieve success." Meanwhile, New Zealand has included seven players from their Champions Trophy finalist squad for the series. All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named as the team's captain. Yousuf onboard Batting consultant Mohammad Yousuf has reversed his decision to withdraw from the national team's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. Earlier today, the cricket board had shared that the former batter decided against accompanying the green shirts on the New Zealand tour due to the ailment of his daughter. But just hours after the update, the PCB informed that the batting consultant is now all set to tour New Zealand as her daughter's condition improved. "Doctors told me that my daughter's health is better now, so I'm going with the team," said Mohammad Yousuf. "Going with the team is a national duty that I have decided to fulfil," he added. For the unversed, the national men's team is set to depart for New Zealand on Wednesday morning for the white-ball tour. The tour comprises of five T20 Internationals (T20Is), followed by three One Day Internationals (ODIs), scheduled to take place from March 16 to April 5. Notably, the last T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand took place in April 2024. The series opener in Rawalpindi was washed out due to rain, and the five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams winning two games each. Pakistan's ODI squad against New Zealand: Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sufyan Moqim and Tayyab Tahir. Pakistan's T20I squad against New Zealand: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Haris, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan. Schedule: 16 Mar – first T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch 18 Mar – second T20I, University Oval, Dunedin 21 Mar – third T20I, Eden Park, Auckland 23 Mar – fourth T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 26 Mar – fifth T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington 29 Mar – first ODI, McLean Park, Napier 2 Apr – second ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton 5 Apr – third ODI, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Express Tribune
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Six flights canceled, 14 delayed due to fog and rain
Listen to article Due to heavy rain and fog, six flights to northern regions have been canceled, impacting flight operations. Dense fog is affecting visibility at Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, and Islamabad airports. Lahore Airport is experiencing thunderstorms with lightning, and partial rain is ongoing in Peshawar. As per the flight schedule, four flights from Islamabad to Gilgit (PK 601, 602, 605, and 606) have been canceled. Additionally, two flights from Islamabad to Skardu (PK 451 and 452) have also been canceled. The flight schedule indicates delays in the arrival and departure of 14 other flights at various airports. On the other hand, Widespread intermittent rain-wind, thunderstorm and snowfalls over the hills is expected in upper Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during next twelve hours Heavy falls and heavy snow is likely at isolated places during the period. Hailstorm may occur at isolated places in Pothohar region and northeast Punjab. Temperature of major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad 11°C, Lahore 14°C, Karachi 23°C, Peshawar 10°C, Quetta 3°C, Gilgit 6°C, Murree 2°C and Muzaffarabad 11°C. According to weather forecast for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, cloudy weather with chances of rain-wind-thunderstorm/snow is expected in Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, Baramula, Leh and cloudy with chances of rain-wind-thunderstorm in Jammu. Temperature recorded this morning: Srinagar 2°C, Jammu 13°C, Leh minus 10°C, Pulwama 1°C, Anantnag 2°C, Shopian 0°C and Barmula 5°C.
