KATHMANDU: Two hydropower workers have been rescued alive after spending nine days trapped inside a tunnel beneath the devastation caused by Nepal’s worst flooding in decades, in a survival story that has raised hopes for others still missing. Kabir Maharjan and mechanical foreman Sanjay Sah were pulled from a tunnel linked to the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower project on September 4, nine days after a glacier collapse triggered a massive landslide and wall of water in the Trishuli valley. Maharjan was found in a confused and weakened state after surviving in an air-filled chamber. After being taken to hospital, he…
Author: Faisal Waqas
TORONTO/MONTREAL — US President Donald Trump has threatened to stop Canadian private jet maker Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing them on American soil. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell its aircraft in the US, claiming the company’s products were not good enough. “If they want our Market, they must build here,” Trump said, accusing Canada of treating the United States like a “piggybank”. The latest threat comes as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa intensify, with Canada preparing to…
MIAMI (Web Desk) — At least five people were killed and several others injured after an Amazon-contracted cargo plane overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to US authorities. The incident involved Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the aircraft overran the runway after landing at around 2pm on September 6 and struck several vehicles before catching fire. Miami-Dade County officials said five people were killed in the crash, while three others suffered critical injuries. Two additional people were hospitalised with less serious injuries.…
ISLAMABAD (LAHORE MIRROR) — Pakistani bodybuilder and WAPDA athlete Hamza Raja has won the overall title at the Mr Universe 2026 Championship held in Switzerland, marking a major achievement for the country in international bodybuilding. Raja first secured the gold medal in the Men’s Physique category before claiming the competition’s overall championship title. Athletes from 26 countries participated in the event. According to the WAPDA Sports Board, Raja’s performance also earned him an International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Pro Card, allowing him to compete at the professional level. WAPDA said Raja became the first Pakistani athlete to win both…
ISLAMABAD (LAHORE MIRROR) — BYD Pakistan has announced a limited-time vehicle care offer for customers in Rawalpindi and Islamabad following the recent rainy weather, offering free check-ups and discounted labour charges. Under the offer, all BYD vehicles in the twin cities are eligible for a complimentary vehicle inspection, along with a 50 per cent discount on labour charges. The company said the offer will remain available until September 11, urging customers to have their vehicles checked before the promotion expires. The initiative comes as the recent rainfall has raised concerns among motorists about the impact of wet weather on vehicle…
ISLAMABAD (LAHORE MIRROR) — A proposal to establish a separate assembly and elected government for Islamabad has reached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a high-level committee recommending major changes to the capital’s administrative structure. The proposed Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Assembly would be created through an Act of Parliament, according to sources familiar with the draft prepared by a committee headed by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal. The proposal envisages a 27-member assembly, comprising 21 directly elected members, five reserved seats for women and one seat for minorities. Under the proposed arrangement, residents of Islamabad would directly elect members…
ISLAMABAD (LAHORE Mirror) — Pakistan on Sunday condemned the reported demolition of a historic mosque in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, describing the action as a serious concern for the protection of Muslim places of worship in India. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson said the demolition of the centuries-old mosque in Saharanpur on September 5 was condemnable. The spokesperson also referred to the demolition of the Babri Mosque in 1992, saying the episode continues to be viewed as a symbol of religious intolerance, prejudice and hatred. Pakistan called for an immediate halt to what it described as the desecration and demolition…
CAIRO (LAHORE MIRROR) — An Egyptian court has sentenced 12 people, including television host Sarah Khalifa, to death after finding them guilty in a case involving the manufacture and trafficking of illegal drugs. According to Arab media reports, the defendants were accused of being part of an organised criminal network involved in importing raw materials, manufacturing narcotics and distributing them through the local market. Khalifa denied the allegations against her during court proceedings. However, the court found the defendants guilty after examining evidence presented by the prosecution and handed down death sentences. Investigators told the court that authorities had seized…
ABU DHABI (LAHORE MIRROR) — A Pakistani national has won the Dh15 million grand prize in the latest Big Ticket draw held in Abu Dhabi, with the jackpot estimated at around Rs1.14 billion. Shaukat Aftab won the top prize in Big Ticket Series 290 with ticket number 245556. The winning number was selected during the live draw by the previous month’s winner, Reynaldo Herboso of the Philippines. Aftab was informed about the win by telephone shortly after the draw. Initially finding the news difficult to believe, he later watched the live draw on YouTube and confirmed that his ticket had been…
ISLAMABAD (Lahore Mirror) — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received nearly 2 million income tax returns for tax year 2026 as of September 5, marking a significant increase compared with the same period last year. According to figures reported by ProPakistani, around 1.6 million returns had been filed by the corresponding period last year. This means the number of returns submitted so far has increased by approximately 400,000. Despite the rise in the number of taxpayers filing their returns, the amount of tax deposited alongside the filings has remained largely unchanged. The FBR has collected around Rs. 3.5…
