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Pak: Sindh police release daughters of activist Hidayat Lohar after receiving reactions across province
Islamabad | March 18, 2024 10:57:39 AM IST
Sindhi activist Hidayat Lohar's daughters, Surath Lohar, Sasai Lohar and Fauzia Nunari, have been released by the Larkana Police after they were detained for protests against alleged missing persons across the Sindh province of Pakistan. ... read..


Pakistan: People across Karachi experiences gas outages during Sehr, Iftar
Karachi | March 18, 2024 7:56:08 AM IST
Residents in several areas of Pakistan's Karachi were experiencing gas outages during Sehr and Iftar during Ramzan, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The gas outages in Karachi's regions ran counter to Sui Southern Gas Company's (SSGC) announcement of no ... read..


Pakistan: Scrutiny of nomination papers for Senate polls on March 19
Islamabad | March 18, 2024 7:56:05 AM IST
The scrutiny of nomination papers for elections in the 48 vacant seats of Pakistan's Senate will be conducted on March 19, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


Indian diaspora in Malaysia hails PM Modi's leadership for India's 'rapid transformation'
Kuala Lumpur | March 18, 2024 6:57:04 AM IST
Distinguished voices of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "strong and progressive leadership" for the country's 'rapid transformation' during the last 10 years and his "vision of a free, open and inclusive Ind ... read..


UAE Team Emirates' Pogacar takes podium at Milano-Sanremo
Asia | March 17, 2024 11:57:40 PM IST
Rome [Italy], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar finished third in an intense Milano-Sanremo, which saw Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Deceuninck) triumph in the sprint. ... read..


UAE: SCCI inaugurates 'Souq Al Freej' market
Middle East | March 17, 2024 11:57:31 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated yesterday, Saturday, the "Souq Al Freej" Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival. ... read..


"Result will not be good, if a party will cross limit": Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif takes swipe at Imran Khan's PTI
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:57:24 PM IST
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has kept terrorists in its defence line, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan: Karachi becomes seventh most polluted city in world
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:57:20 PM IST
Amid unhygienic air quality, Karachi has become the seventh most polluted city in the world, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate President of Ireland on National Day
Middle East | March 17, 2024 11:57:13 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, on the occasion of his country's National Day. ... read..


Pakistan assures IMF not to allocate additional budget for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 8:56:15 PM IST
The Pakistan government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will not allocate an additional budget to settle the Pakistani currency (PKR) 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday. ... read..


Daughters of Sindhi activist Hidayat Lohar arrested after brutal baton charge by Pak law enforcement agencies
Larkana | March 17, 2024 7:57:14 PM IST
Pakistan's way of suppressing the voices of dissent violently was once again demonstrated, after the law enforcement agencies of Pakistan on Sunday brutally thrashed a demonstration organised by the family members of late social activist Hidayat Lohar. ... read..


"Pakistan is committing heinous crimes in Balochistan": Baloch rights activist at UN
Geneva | March 17, 2024 6:57:23 PM IST
Highlighting Pakistan's heinous crimes, prominent Baloch rights activist Hakeem Baloch has urged the Unitied Nations to recognise the legitimate aspirations of the Balochistan people for self-determination. ... read..


UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals at Etihad Arena
Europe | March 17, 2024 2:56:32 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured their places in the finals of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, set to take place on Saturday, March 16, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


Taliban's acting Foreign Minister invites Pakistan's foreign minister to Kabul
Kabul | March 17, 2024 12:56:02 PM IST
Taliban's appointed Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has invited Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, to Kabul, reported Khaama Press. ... read..


Imran Khan says all poll rigging would have been solved if Pakistan had EVMs
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 11:55:49 AM IST
Incarcerated former premier Imran Khan has said that if there had been electronic voting machines (EVM) in the election, all the rigging issues would have been solved in an hour, Dawn reported. ... read..


Merger between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Sunni Ittehad Council 'serious and best decision': PTI Chairman
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 9:56:54 AM IST
Highlighting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) merger, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that his party took a "serious and best decision" in circumstances prevailing at the time when PTI lost its electoral symbo ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad court dismisses defamation case against Imran Khan
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 8:56:54 AM IST
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Saturday dismissed a Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 20 billion defamation case filed against former Prime Minister Imran Khan by former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry after nearly 10 years, The Exp ... read..


UAE: Al Wahda, Baniyas advance to Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup Finals
Middle East | March 17, 2024 8:56:50 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Al Wahda Club Jiu-Jitsu Academy and Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club secured their places in the finals of the Jiu-Jitsu President's Cup, set to take place on Saturday, 16th March, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


UAE President, World Central Kitchen CEO discuss boosting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Middle East | March 17, 2024 6:57:20 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US nonprofit organisation that specialises in providing food to people impacted by hu ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announces list of candidates for Senate elections
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 5:56:05 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced the final list of candidates for the Senate elections, scheduled to take place on April 2, Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Seven soldiers killed in terror attack on security forces in North Waziristan
Islamabad | March 17, 2024 4:56:04 AM IST
Seven soldiers, including two officers, were killed in a terror attack on a security forces post in the Mir Ali area of Pakistan's North Waziristan district, Dawn reported, citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ... read..


Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on Status of Women
US | March 17, 2024 4:55:57 AM IST
New York [US], March 17 (ANI/WAM): Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, led the United Arab Emirates' delegation to the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The priority theme for CSW68 is "Accelerating the achievement ... read..


"Limited and misguided perspective": India tears into Pak for raising Ram Temple, CAA at UNGA
New York | March 17, 2024 2:56:26 AM IST
Tearing into Pakistan after its ambassador at the United Nations raised the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the General Assembly, India's permanent envoy to the world body, Ruchira Kamboj ... read..


Pakistan government accuses Imran Khan's party of trying to sabotage deal with IMF
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 11:56:49 AM IST
Pakistan Information and Broadcasting minister said that some "miscreants" associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tried to sabotage Pakistan's deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reported Dawn. ... read..


Pak National Assembly passes resolution seeking extension in seven ordinances amid Oppn protests
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:58:05 AM IST
Amid protests by the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)-led opposition, Pakistan National Assembly, on Friday, passed a resolution seeking extension in seven ordinances, Geo News reported. ... read..


Deadline for filing nomination papers for Pakistan Senate elections ends today
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:58:00 AM IST
The deadline to submit the nomination papers for Pakistan senate elections for forty-eight vacant seats is set for today (Saturday), as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Pak senate elections: Ishaq Dar submits nomination papers for Islamabad technocrat seat
Islamabad | March 16, 2024 9:57:58 AM IST
Ishaq Dar has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming Pak Senate elections, as he has submitted his nomination papers for the technocrat seat in Islamabad, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch Students Council protest alleged enforced disappearance of student
Sargodha | March 16, 2024 7:56:51 AM IST
Baloch Students Council held a protest at the University of Sargodha against the alleged enforced disappearance of Khudadad Siraj. The protesting students demanded the release of their fellow student, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


UAE-US non-oil trade reached 31.4 billion dollars in 2023
Middle East | March 16, 2024 7:56:40 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): Danny E Sebright, President of the US-UAE Business Council, said that the volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and the United States reached USD 31.4 billion in 2023, and is expected to continue growing at the same ... read..


UAE announces arrival of first aid ship to Gaza through maritime corridor from Cyprus
Middle East | March 16, 2024 4:57:55 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has announced the arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of food and relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The aid was delivered via maritime corridor launched from Larnaca Port in Cyprus to Gaza in collabo ... read..


UAE Gender Balance Council participates in UN Security Council and GCC meetings
Middle East | March 16, 2024 2:56:04 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, including a meeting of the UN ... read..


Pakistan to host tri-nation series with New Zealand, South Africa ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
New Delhi | March 16, 2024 1:55:57 AM IST
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistan will host a tri-series in which New Zealand and South Africa will participate in February just before the Champions Trophy next year. ... read..


Netanyahu tells soldiers, Israel will go into Rafah
Middle East | March 15, 2024 4:57:17 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday visited the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Ofer Base where he met with commanders and soldiers from its 636th Field Intelligence Unit. ... read..


UKPNP leader calls for independent investigation into Pakistan's human rights violations
Geneva | March 15, 2024 3:57:37 PM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva during the 55th session. ... read..


Legends Cricket Trophy 2024: Shaun Marsh dominates as Dubai Giants' triumph
Pallekele | March 15, 2024 3:57:26 PM IST
Former Australia batter Shaun Marsh turned the clock backwards with his determined knock as he guided Dubai Giants to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Punjab Royals at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday (March 14) in Legends Cricket Tro ... read..


Imran Khan's party to merge with Sunni Ittehad Council if Pak poll body returns election symbol, says former Speaker
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 3:57:08 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has said that should the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) validate their recent internal elections and restore their electoral symbol of the 'bat', the PTI is open to the idea of "merging" with the Su ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf core committee urges immediate release of Imran Khan
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 2:57:13 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee vehemently denounced the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan issuing a fervent demand for his prompt release from imprisonment, Dawn reported. ... read..


BP, UAE suspend USD 2 bn gas deal in Israel amid Gaza war
London | March 15, 2024 10:57:15 AM IST
BP and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil company have halted discussions regarding the purchase of a 50 per cent stake in Israel's primary natural gas producer, citing the ongoing Gaza war and associated risks as deterrents to the proposed USD 2 billion de ... read..


Pakistan: 40-yr-old man convicted of marrying 15-yr-old girl in Karachi
Karachi | March 15, 2024 9:57:15 AM IST
A sessions court sentenced a man to two years in the custody of a probation officer for marrying an underage girl, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pak poll body announces Senate election schedule for 11 Balochistan seats
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 8:56:34 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the timetable for the Senate elections for Balochistan's 11 seats, set to take place on April 2, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket launches
Middle East | March 15, 2024 7:56:13 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Thursday afternoon numerous rocket launches made by the terrorist organization Hezbollah from its bases across the border in Lebanon were identified heading into the area ... read..


Pakistan Senate bypolls: PPP wins four, PML-N and JUI-F one each
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 6:57:17 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won four Senate seats while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) secured wins in one seat each in the bye-elections held on Thursday, Pakistan-based The News International reported ... read..


Pakistan Peoples Party wins Senate bye-elections for four seats
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 5:56:54 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) secured victory in bypolls for four of six vacant Senate seats on Thursday, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel: New concessions made to ease corporate trading on exchanges
Middle East | March 15, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin on Thursday signed the new corporate regulations (concessions for companies whose securities are listed for trading on the stock exchange outside of ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to challenge Peshawar court's verdict on reserved seats in SC
Islamabad | March 15, 2024 3:57:26 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, on Thursday said his party will challenge the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict regarding reserved seats in the Supreme Court, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel post fined for closing branches against govt orders
Middle East | March 15, 2024 2:57:36 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI/TPS): The Ministry of Communications informed the Israel Post of its intention to impose a financial sanction on the company in the amount of over one million Shekels (USD 275,000). ... read..


Pak National Assembly recognises 'injustice' in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's conviction
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 9:56:28 AM IST
The National Assembly convened Wednesday to pass a pivotal resolution, acknowledging the trial and subsequent conviction of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as "a gross miscarriage of justice," as repor ... read..


Pakistan to close 'Narcotics control ministry office' to eliminate unnecessary burden on national exchequer
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 9:56:21 AM IST
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the closing of the narcotics control ministry office and integration of its operations into the interior minister, citing reasons as "eliminating unnecessary burden on National exchequer", ARY News reporte ... read..


Abdullah bin Zayed participates in virtual ministerial on advancing maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza
Asia | March 14, 2024 7:56:30 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a virtual ministerial to advance planning to open a maritime corridor to deliver much-needed additional humanitarian assistance to Gaza ... read..


Israel approves USD 19 billion budget increase due to war
Middle East | March 14, 2024 7:56:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 14 (ANI/TPS): On Wednesday, the Knesset approved an update to the state budget for 2024 that includes the expenses that arose due to the "Iron Swords" war against the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. The updated state budget is abou ... read..


Civil society organisations frown on disruption of 'X' in Pakistan
Islamabad | March 14, 2024 6:57:02 AM IST
Civil society organisations in Pakistan hit out at the continued disruption of social media platforms and network shutdowns across the country, demanding that the clampdown be immediately lifted, Dawn reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan to hold by-elections on NA, provincial seats on April 21
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 11:26:13 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold by-elections for vacant national and provincial parliament seats on April 21, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM holds 'productive' talks with PM Shehbaz, urges for 'political engagement' with Imran Khan
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 10:26:46 PM IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Ali Amin Gandapur, held a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and stressed the need for political engagement with incarcerated party founder Imran Kh ... read..


Imran Khan's party conspiring to strip Pakistan of 'GSP+' status, claims Pak minister Ata Tanwar
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 9:26:49 PM IST
Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday alleged that Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been asking the European Union to revoke the country's generalised system of preferences (GSP) Plus status, Geo News reported. ... read..


UAE: DEWA reduces carbon emissions by 92.5 m tonnes with production efficiency
Middle East | March 13, 2024 5:26:08 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 13 (ANI/WAM): Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed that DEWA made a significant achievement in improving electricity and water production efficiency, with a 41.73 per cent ... read..


Pakistan: Restrictions on holding meetings in Aidiala Jail not aimed at Imran Khan, but due to
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 1:26:34 PM IST
After Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was barred for two-weeks from holding meetings at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, where he is currently serving sentence, the Punjab government has clarified that the restrictions have been put in place du ... read..


Pak: Restrictions on holding meetings in Adiala Jail not aimed at Imran Khan, but due to
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 1:26:24 PM IST
After Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was barred for two-weeks from holding meetings at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, where he is currently serving sentence, the Punjab government has clarified that the restrictions have been put in place du ... read..


Nawaz Sharif's sons return to Pakistan after six years of self-exile in London
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 11:29:38 AM IST
The sons of three-time Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have returned to Pakistan, six years after they left for London to avoid arrest in corruption cases in the Panama Papers scandal, reported Dawn. ... read..


IMF mission likely to arrive in Pakistan today for economic review talks
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 9:29:52 AM IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday for the economic review of USD 3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), reported ARY News, citing sources. ... read..


UAE intensifies humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan
Middle East | March 13, 2024 7:30:09 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 13 (ANI/WAM): Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has resolved to intensify humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza during th ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to continue protests against 'election rigging' throughout Ramzan
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 7:30:05 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, Ali Zafar, said on Tuesday that his party has decided to continue its protests against alleged rigging in the general elections throughout Ramzan, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


Pakistan President Zardari declares salary waiver amid economic crisis
Islamabad | March 13, 2024 6:25:51 AM IST
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced on Tuesday his decision to forgo his salary while in office, citing the economic challenges faced by the country, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf strongly condemns arrest of leaders
Islamabad | March 12, 2024 9:27:08 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently denounces the arrest of its leaders and activists involved in protesting the outcome of the general election, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to eliminate IMF dependency
Islamabad | March 12, 2024 7:26:37 AM IST
Amid the economic crisis, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed to get his country out of foreign debt, declaring that the country would get rid of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Geo News reported. ... read..


Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan's PM to strengthen democratic institutions
New York | March 12, 2024 7:26:36 AM IST
The Human Rights Watch on Monday wrote a letter to Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to make human rights a key focus of his government and strengthen democratic institutions, an official release said. ... read..


Imran Khan's party announces public gathering on eve of Pakistan Day
Islamabad | March 11, 2024 9:55:53 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it hold a public gathering in the country's capital on the eve of Pakistan Day on March 23, reported ARY News. ... read..


President Asif Zardari's daughter to become first lady of Pakistan: Report
Islamabad | March 11, 2024 5:55:25 AM IST
Pakistan President Asif Zardari will announce the formal recognition of his daughter, Asifa Bhutto, as the First Lady of the country, ARY News reported, citing sources. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders held during protest over alleged 'election rigging'
Islamabad | March 11, 2024 5:55:22 AM IST
The police on Sunday apprehended several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters and leaders amid protests in different parts of the country over the alleged rigging in general elections, The News International reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan appoints returning officers for senate elections
Islamabad | March 11, 2024 4:55:58 AM IST
In view of the senate elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed returning officers (ROs) in Islamabad and four provinces for the conduct of the polls, expected to be held in the first week of April, as reported by Geo News on Sund ... read..


Ramzan starts on Monday after moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh | March 11, 2024 12:26:39 AM IST
The devotees will usher into the holy Ramzan, a month-long journey of spiritual devotion, fasting and community as the crescent moon was sighted in Hawtat Sudair in Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported. ... read..


Pakistan says TTP could soon pose global terrorist threat; urges UN to investigate source of financing
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 12:25:48 PM IST
Pakistan has urged the United Nations to investigate the sources of financing of the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and how they acquired advanced military equipment, stressing that they could soon pose a global terrorist threat, The Expre ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan backs Army's resolve to prosecute May 9 culprits
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 11:26:26 AM IST
Incarcerated former Pakistan Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has said he "fully endorses" the resolve of the Army's top brass for strict action against those responsible for May 9 violence, Dawn reported. ... read..


Will protest on Sunday against alleged rigging in Pakistan elections, says Iman Khan's party leader
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 10:26:50 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, said that people will take to the streets on Sunday to hold protests against alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections, adding that the electoral body has brought "cruelty and injustice" ... read..


Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's sons to surrender in three corruption cases
Islamabad | March 7, 2024 10:26:42 AM IST
Both sons of three-time Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif have approached the accountability court, seeking the suspension of their arrest warrants in three corruption references related to the Panama Papers, enabling them to surrender before the cour ... read..


Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa claims
Colombo | March 7, 2024 8:25:09 AM IST
Claiming that certain foreign and local parties were always intent on ousting him from power, former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that foreign intervention has become "more common in Sri Lanka today", News Wire reported. ... read..


Dubai Model Centre announces list of entities shortlisted to win Hamdan Bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services Flag
Middle East | March 7, 2024 8:25:01 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Model Centre, part of the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced the list of entities that have been shortlisted to win the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services Flag. ... read..


Dubai Derma 2024 highlights e-commerce role in boosting skin care sector
Middle East | March 7, 2024 8:24:59 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 7 (ANI/WAM): The activities of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma) 2024 continued during its second day at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), as the exhibition highlighted the cosmetics sector ... read..


Afghanistan receives over USD 1 million in assistance from Mohammed bin Salman Foundation for improvement of healthcare
Kabul | March 7, 2024 4:25:45 AM IST
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman Foundation has donated over USD 1 million to the World Health Organization for improving the healthcare services in Afghanistan's Bamyan province, TOLOnews reported citing a statement from the WHO. ... read..


Six killed, 38 injured in road accident on Kabul-Kandahar Highway
Kabul | March 7, 2024 4:25:44 AM IST
At least six people have been killed and 38 were injured in an accident on the Kabul-Kandahar Highway, Khaama Press reported, citing the local authorities. ... read..


UAE ranks fifth globally in IPU's latest 'Women in Parliament 2023' report
Middle East | March 6, 2024 8:55:55 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): The UAE ranks fifth in the IPU's latest 'Women in Parliament 2023' report, which is based on parliamentary renewals in 66 chambers in 52 countries in 2023. ... read..


Dubai WoodShow 2024 unveils latest industry trends, investment opportunities
Middle East | March 6, 2024 7:55:50 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, inaugurated the 20th edition of the Dubai International Wood and Wood Machinery Exhibition (Dubai WoodShow), which will continue for 3 days until March 7, wit ... read..


FIATA-RAME Field Meeting & Conference opens in Dubai discussing strategies to build resilient supply chain ecosystem
Middle East | March 6, 2024 7:55:39 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 6 (ANI/WAM): Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Saeed Al Maktoum, Honorary patron of National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) RAME (Region A ... read..


Pakistan: Passerby killed in exchange of fire between robbers and police
Karachi | March 6, 2024 7:55:37 AM IST
A passerby was killed following a gunfight between suspected robbers and law enforcement officials in Karachi on Tuesday, according to ARY News. ... read..


Over 30 killed for resisting robbery bids in Karachi in 2024 with 18 alone in February: Report
Karachi | March 6, 2024 4:56:17 AM IST
As many as 33 people were killed and over 100 were injured in Karachi in just over two months of 2024 so far while thwarting robbery attempts, according to ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan: Bilawal endorses PTI's May 9 judicial probe demand
Islamabad | March 5, 2024 10:56:22 AM IST
Amid the chaos and intense sloganeering in the National Assembly, lawmakers from both sides have called for the formation of judicial commissions to investigate the incidents of May 9 and allegations of election rigging, reported The Nation. ... read..


Pakistan: Ahmadiyya leader shot dead in Bahawalpur's Hasilpur
Islamabad | March 5, 2024 10:56:14 AM IST
The Ahmadiyya community's President was shot dead by unknown assailants in the Hasilpur district of Pakistan's Bahawalpur on Monday morning, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf urges Election Commission to delay presidential, senate elections
Islamabad | March 5, 2024 9:55:41 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the forthcoming presidential and Senate elections, reported The Nation. ... read..


Nahyan bin Zayed honours teams participating in hosting, organisation of UAE Tour 2024
Middle East | March 5, 2024 7:55:29 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 5 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has honoured teams that participated in the hosting and organisation of the UAE Tour 2024, including government entities, strategic partners and volun ... read..


Winners of Inaugural 'Xposure International Film Awards' announced
Middle East | March 5, 2024 7:55:27 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 5 (ANI/WAM): Those attending the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure) this year have witnessed a considerable addition to the scope of the global event with the introduction of the Xposure International Film Awards. This ... read..


Ministry of Economy, EWA launch 'Investment Readiness Acceleration' programme to empower women-led startups in UAE
Middle East | March 5, 2024 7:55:25 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 5 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Economy and the European Women Association (EWA) have launched the 'Investment Readiness Acceleration' programme. An initiative that empowers women-led startups in the UAE by equipping them with the necessar ... read..


39 killed as Afghanistan battles heavy rains, snowfall
Kabul | March 5, 2024 5:55:11 AM IST
At least 39 people have lost their lives and over 30 were injured across different provinces in Afghanistan as the country battles heavy rains and snowfall, Khaama Press reported on Monday. ... read..


Afghanistan: Residents of Zindajan district complain about lack of schools
Kabul | March 5, 2024 4:56:24 AM IST
Amid a faltering economy and lack of basic amenities to fend for daily needs, the residents of Zindajan district in Herat province of Afghanistan alleged that their youth have remained illiterate as there have been no schools in the area, TOLOnews reporte ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for ECP's resignation after reserved seats verdict
Islamabad | March 5, 2024 3:55:24 AM IST
Senator Ali Zafar of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for the resignation of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after it denied the Sunni Ittehad Council's (SIC) request seeking allocation of reserved seats in the National Assembly, re ... read..


Row erupts over Pakistan former PM Imran Khan's letter to IMF over 'poll audit'
Islamabad | March 2, 2024 9:56:55 AM IST
Senators from two sides of the political aisle sparred over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) linking the release of the next tranche of the bailout package with the 'audit' of the Februar ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan's party says won't let National Assembly function unless they get 'due rights'
Islamabad | March 2, 2024 9:56:53 AM IST
Coming down hard on the ruling alliance, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Junaid Akbar warned that they would not let the National Assembly function until provision of their "due rights," Geo News reported on Friday. ... read..


Pakistan: Minor house help girl 'tortured to death' in Sargodha
Lahore | March 2, 2024 5:55:03 AM IST
In a tragic incident, a 12-year-old house help was allegedly tortured to death by her employers, shedding light on the plight of minors compelled to work amid economic challenges, Geo News reported. ... read..


Eleven children abused daily in Pakistan in 2023, says report
Islamabad | March 2, 2024 4:56:40 AM IST
In Pakistan, a staggering 4,213 cases of child abuse were reported in the year 2023, with an alarming average of 11 children facing abuse each day, according to the 'Cruel Numbers 2023' report released by the non-profit organisation Sahil, in collaboratio ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's leader elected as KP CM, demands justice for Imran Khan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | March 2, 2024 3:56:31 AM IST
Amid sloganeering, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly resounded with the victory of Ali Amin Gandapur from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, as he ascended to the role of the 22nd Chief Minister of the province, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Election Commission issues schedule for presidential polls
Islamabad | March 1, 2024 1:55:36 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued the notice and schedule for the presidential elections scheduled to be held on March 9, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


Gohar Ali Khan again elected as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman
Islamabad | March 1, 2024 9:55:28 AM IST
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was elected unopposed as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) chairman on Thursday, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


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