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We didn’t think about the consequences of ‘Kabul tea’: Bilawal

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said “we didn’t think [about the consequences] when we were having a cup of tea in Kabul – an obvious reference to former spymaster Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed who had visited the Afghan capital after the Taliban takeover in August 2021. “We invited the terrorists to live in Karachi and Fata

Royal Saudi Land Forces reach Lahore for joint exercise with Pakistan Army

A contingent of Royal Saudi Land Forces has arrived in Lahore for joint exercises with Pakistan Army. The exercise is aimed at further promoting the existing military cooperation between the two friendly countries. The two forces will conduct joint exercises at Okara Garrison and Khairpur Tamewali. The joint exercises will remain continue for 45 days.

JUI-S parts ways with PTI

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Shirani (JUI-S) has announced to part ways with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The split in the alliance is the result of the JUI-S statement on the Supreme Court decision regarding the PTI’s intra-party elections and electoral symbol. Maulana Gul Naseeb had declared the return of the bat symbol as a legal decision.

LHC reserves verdict on approval of Rashid’s nomination papers

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on a petition against approval of nomination papers of Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. The petitioner’s lawyer submitted before Justice Ali Baqar Najafi that Sheikh Rashid was a defaulter. Rashid did not pay dues amounting to Rs440,000 he owed on different accounts. He did

Sheikh Rashid arrested in May 9 case

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid was taken into custody outside a courtroom following the denial of his bail application in connection with the May 9 riots on Tuesday. Rashid faces charges related to the destruction at the Metro bus station located on Sixth Road in Rawalpindi. The ex-interior minister is being transferred to

Why Pakistan election symbols are important?

A majority of Pakistan's constituencies are in rural areas where the literacy rate is around 50%, according to the economic survey of 2022-23. Pakistan's election process involves thousands of candidates and dozens of political parties and symbols. A single ballot paper has a long list of options for voters. A total of 150 symbols have

Aseefa Bhutto kicks off Bilawal’s election campaign in Karachi

 Aseefa Bhutto Zardari urged the public to support her brother Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during the upcoming elections slated to be held on Feb 8. Addressing the public gathering in Karachi’s Ibrahim Haidari, she highlighted that voting for the arrow symbol on Feb 8 is crucial for their brighter future, promising health cards, free electricity up

PTI founder, Bushra Bibi indicted in Iddat case

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife Bushra Bibi have been indicted in Iddat case. The case was heard in Adial jail by Civil Judge Qudratullah on Tuesday. The judge read out the charge sheet in the presence of the PTI founder in the courtroom. However, Bushra Bibi was not present on the occasion

Speakers call for free availability of clean, safe water for everyone

ISLAMABAD  -  Policymakers, researchers, farm­ers, and various stakeholders have unanimously called for the free availability of clean and safe wa­ter for everyone, coupled with sustainable usage for agricultural practices.  The conference, themed “Wa­ter, People, and Equity: Building a Better Future for All,” took place here on Monday, organised by the Indus Consortium, an organisa­tion dedicated

Fulbright alumni unite to tackle climate crisis

ISLAMABAD  -  Around 250 Fulbright Alumni recent­ly convened in Islamabad for the 17th Annual Fulbright Alumni Conference, focused on addressing the pressing is­sue of climate change. The event, span­ning from January 12-14, was organ­ized by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and supported by the U.S. Mission to Pa­kistan, in collaboration with the

Police arrest accused in Tarnol murder case

ISLAMABAD  -  The Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) of Police Station (PS) Tarnol successfully apprehended Umar Farooq, the prime suspect in a murder case that occurred on November 9, 2023. Umar Farooq allegedly shot three individuals, Qamar Farooq, Faraz Ahmad, and Ahmad Ali, within the jurisdiction of Tarnol police station. Regrettably, Qamar Farooq succumbed to his

Anti-rape crisis cell set up at PIMS to support victims

ISLAMABAD  -  Islamabad’s first anti-rape cri­sis cell (ARCC) was established at the Pakistan Institute of Med­ical Sciences (Pims) on Mon­day to provide timely response and expedite justice for victims of sexual violence.4 hours ago The cell was set up by the min­istries of health and law and justice with support from the UK government, the

Qureshi vows dedication to IPP’s stability mission

ISLAMABAD   -  According to reliable sources, the Islamabad lawyers’ wing of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) welcomed veteran senior lawyer Abdul Wahid Qureshi as its new president. The announcement, accompanied by an official notification, solidifies Qureshi’s pivotal role within the party. Aleem Khan, the president of IPP, and Chaudhry Abdul Rauf paid a visit to the

ICCPO briefs diplomats on enhanced security measures

ISLAMABAD  -  Islamabad’s Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, recently led a meeting with foreign diplomats and regional security officers at the Diplo­matic Enclave, according to a public relations officer.  The gathering included the CPO Security Division, the SSP Security Division, and representatives from various law enforcement departments. During the meeting, Dr

Pakistan at WEF

Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister’s participation in the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland signals a proactive en­gagement with the global economic order. As a direct re­cipient of this order, Pakistan’s presence and participation in such forums is necessary. The keynote address is a great chance to voice concerns and raise

Electoral Delays

The continuous stream of resolutions seeking a delay in Pakistan’s upcoming February 8 polls has sparked serious concerns about the electoral landscape. Four resolutions have been presented in the Senate, with three advocating for a postponement, and the latest resolu­tion attributing the request to cold weather and security issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) adds another

Political Parity

In a pivotal move, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has re­cently directed political parties to submit their candidates’ lists with­in five days, ensuring a minimum of five per cent representation of women on general seats. This directive, rooted in Section 206 of the Elec­tions Act, 2017, adds a crucial dimension to electoral dynamics, aiming

Duality dance

In today’s world, success and failure coexist, yet they are of­ten perceived as polar opposites. Success is prioritised, valued, and seen as superior, while failure is deemed irrelevant, disgraceful, and submissive. Ironically, this misconception is the reality of to­day, where light symbolises hope and darkness is viewed as despair, though people may not realise that

Dawn of ChatGPT

With the advent of technolo­gy and internet access even in remote areas, one had the no­tion that knowledge would be eas­ily obtained by all. However, the human brain has been rendered dumb. True knowledge has dis­appeared, and self-declared influ­encers have taken over, corrupt­ing the minds of the youth with indecent content and ways to sell

Road accidents

Karachi, with an approximate population of over 20 million, is a densely populated city where road accidents occur daily, as is ex­pected. However, these accidents could be significantly reduced. The root cause of road accidents lies in the issuance of driving li­cences. Many drivers, especially those of private vehicles like bikes, rickshaws, and cars, do

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