LAHORE MIRROR — A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near the Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, according to international media reports. A spokesman for the US airbase confirmed that the aircraft was involved in an accident and that the pilot managed to eject safely. The pilot sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for medical treatment, the spokesman said. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, he added. According to the British news agency, the incident occurred shortly after 12 F-16 fighter jets had departed from the US airbase in Germany for the Middle East.
Author: Faisal Waqas
UNITED NATIONS (REUTERS) — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November. Iran had earlier hinted at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their almost seven-month-old conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN in New York. A senior Iranian official said Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf shipping within seven days if the US fulfilled Tehran’s demands to ease military…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan has more than 40 million virtual asset users, Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib said on Tuesday. Addressing the United Nations Social Business, Youth and Technology Forum, he said artificial intelligence and tokenisation could become powerful tools for promoting financial inclusion in the developing world. “Technology alone is not enough for financial inclusion; effective systems and sound regulations are also essential,” he said. Mr Saqib noted that 1.3 billion young people worldwide remained outside the formal financial system, while around 900 million financially excluded people had access to mobile phones. He said…
LAHORE MIRROR (AFP) — A teenager opened fire outside their high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding 11 people before being detained by police, a minister said. The incident happened around 8am (10am PKT) in Turgutlu in the province of Manisa, near the western resort city of Izmir, the regional governor’s office said. School shootings are rare in Turkiye, although there were two attacks in April on consecutive days in southern Turkiye that sparked widespread anger. “Eleven students were injured, two of them seriously.. The minor who carried out the attack was quickly apprehended and taken into custody,” Justice…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan’s kabaddi team secured its second consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating Nepal 58-43 in their Group B match. Pakistan’s hockey team also registered its second win at the Games, beating Uzbekistan 5-1. Sufyan Khan scored twice for Pakistan, while Muhammad Imad Abdul Rehman and Abubakar each scored one goal.
LAHORE MIRROR — Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized that the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country. He made the remarks during his visit to Corps Headquarters Peshawar today. Syed Asim Munir directed formations to remain vigilant and uphold the highest standards of operational preparedness. The Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of officers and troops, acknowledging their steadfast…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has offered to hold talks with the government, calling on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to form a committee comprising political leaders to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media, Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas said meaningful negotiations between political committees from both sides could help resolve the issues. “The doors for negotiations are open whenever the government is ready to sit with us,” he said. Mr Abbas called for meaningful dialogue to pull the country out of its crisis, urging the prime minister to form a team of political leaders to…
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Monday hiked the price of petrol by Rs4.61 per litre, but slashed that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.96 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs393.75 per litre while HSD will cost Rs422.08 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable for Sept 22 (Tuesday).
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — “Resident Evil,” a horror movie based on a video game franchise, swept the North American box office with a $60 million opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Sony-distributed movie is directed by Zach Cregger and stars Austin Abrams, who plays a medical courier battling mutant creatures to deliver a package to a remote hospital. “Resident Evil” displaced last week’s top performer, Warner Bros’ “Practical Magic 2,” a long-awaited sequel starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, into a distant second place. The story of the modern-day witches, who face a curse that sees any man they…
LAHORE MIRROR — A middle-aged doctor, his wife and their three minor daughters were found dead under mysterious circumstances in their apartment in Ahsanabad, Scheme-33, off the Superhighway, on Sunday, police said. The five partially decomposed bodies were recovered from a seventh-floor apartment and shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem examinations. They were identified as 45-year-old Dr Umer, his 35-year-old wife Mehwish and their daughters, including 13-year-old Zainab. The other two girls were aged between two and four. Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed said there were no apparent injury marks on the bodies, which were in an advanced stage…
