International

Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

BEIJING — US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not to support the self-ruling island. Trump ended the state visit claiming to have made “fantastic” trade deals, although the details were vague, and he did not appear […]

Sports

Hasan Ali resumes bowling after head injury scare against Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali was stretchered off ​after suffering a blow ‌to the head on day one of the second test ​against Bangladesh in Sylhet ​on Saturday. Ali landed awkwardly while ⁠attempting a return catch ​in the eighth over, diving ​to his right off Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s shot. He clutched his ​head […]

Governance

J&K govt approves Rs 72 crore sanitation, wastewater projects for two districts

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government has approved used water management projects worth over Rs 72 crore for Baramulla and Rajouri districts to strengthen sanitation infrastructure, ensure scientific sewage treatment, and improve public health, officials said on Saturday. The government approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri at an estimated cost of Rs […]

Kashmir

Police raid 15 locations in Baramulla; seize ‘incriminating material’ linked to banned outfit

SRINAGAR — Police on Saturday conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA case against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said. Search operations were carried out at more than 15 locations including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai, Boitingoo and other areas of Sopore […]