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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..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf seeks JUI-F's support for PM, National Assembly Speaker polls JUI-F's support in PM, National Assembly speaker polls
Islamabad | March 1, 2024 9:55:13 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl's (JUI-F) to support their party in the elections for Pakistan's Prime Minister and National Assembly (NA) speaker slots, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf seeks JUI-F's support for PM, National Assembly Speaker polls
Islamabad | March 1, 2024 9:55:07 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl's (JUI-F) to support their party in the elections for Pakistan's Prime Minister and National Assembly (NA) Speaker posts, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Amid geopolitical tensions, Iranians prepare to elect parliamentary, religious leaders today
Tehran | March 1, 2024 7:54:42 AM IST
Iranians are bracing for a pivotal moment as they prepare to cast their votes on Friday in parliamentary elections that will elect religious leaders, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Nepal coalition rift: Maoist, Congress vie for National Assembly chairmanship
Kathmandu | March 1, 2024 5:55:31 AM IST
The widening distance between the Maoist Centre and the Nepali Congress, two big parties in Nepal, over the claim for chairmanship of the National Assembly has threatened the already fragile ruling coalition. ... read..


Bangladesh: Massive fire kills 44 people at Bailey Road building in Dhaka
Dhaka | March 1, 2024 4:54:49 AM IST
Tragedy struck on Thursday night as a ferocious fire claimed the lives of at least 44 people and left over 20 severely injured in a commercial building on Bailey Road, housing multiple restaurants in the national capital, the Dhaka Tribune reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Prime Minister's election scheduled for March 3
Islamabad | March 1, 2024 3:54:15 AM IST
The National Assembly (NA) Secretariat has released the timetable for the prime ministerial election to be held in Pakistan on March 3, as per ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz makes history as Punjab's first female Chief Minister
Lahore | February 26, 2024 3:26:02 PM IST
Maryam Nawaz, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee, has made history by becoming Punjab's first female chief minister, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan again nominates Gohar Ali Khan for PPP top post
Islamabada | February 26, 2024 2:26:54 PM IST
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated, has once again thrown the leadership dice for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by nominating Barrister Gohar Ali Khan for the party's top post, Dawn reported. ... read..


Sinch India Unveils Sinch Trust: Transforming Business Communication with Transparency and Accountability
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Pakistan: Sunni Council boycotts Punjab Assembly session as voting to elect CM begins
Lahore | February 26, 2024 2:26:08 PM IST
The Punjab Assembly session convened on Monday to elect the Chief Minister took an unexpected turn as members of the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council (comprising of PTI backed independents) opted to boycott the proceedings, creating a tumultuous atmospher ... read..


Pakistan: Sindh, Punjab to decide their chief ministers today
Lahore | February 26, 2024 12:25:39 PM IST
Sindh and Punjab are poised to decide on their Chief Ministers on Monday, marking a significant development in the anticipated ruling coalition between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) at the federal level, Dawn r ... read..


Balochistan: Pakistan People's Party secures majority in assembly, says poll body
Quetta | February 26, 2024 11:26:12 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the single largest party in Balochistan, securing 17 seats in the provincial assembly, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) following closely behind with 16 seats in the February 8 election results ... read..


Pakistan elections: Speaker, Deputy Speaker slots filled by Pakistan Peoples Party
Karachi | February 26, 2024 10:25:08 AM IST
In a significant development, members of the Sindh Assembly conducted a secret ballot and elected Owais Qadir Shah and Anthony Naveed of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


Pakistan: JUI-F council to hold meeting tomorrow to discuss alleged
Islamabad | February 26, 2024 7:25:29 AM IST
Following the alleged "rigging" of the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, the provincial executive council of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) will hold meetings tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss the alleged rigging in the polls and work out future st ... read..


Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) joins PML-N-led coalition govt at centre
Islamabad | February 26, 2024 5:25:13 AM IST
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday decided to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government at the centre after holding discussions, MQM-P deputy convener Mustafa Kamal revealed, as reported by Geo News. ... read..


Pak: PML-N senior vice president Maryam Nawaz slated in one-to-one contest for Punjab CM's post today
Islamabad | February 26, 2024 4:25:02 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz is set to witness a one-to-one contest for the post of chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab on Monday as the nomination papers of PML-N nominee Maryam Nawaz and Sunni Ittehad Council's ... read..


Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed leads UAE delegation to extraordinary session of Islamic Conference of Information Ministers in Istanbul
Middle East | February 25, 2024 5:54:36 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 25 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has underscored the need for intensifying international joint efforts to end the humanitarian crisis of the brotherly Palestinian people and achieve an immediate ceasefire to avoid further loss of innocent l ... read..


UAE Muslim Council of Elders, Kazakh Senate enhance cooperation
Middle East | February 25, 2024 5:54:35 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 25 (ANI/WAM): The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, met with the Chairman of the Kazakh Senate, Maulen Asimbaev, in Astana to discuss prospects for cooperation to enhance global interfai ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf changes candidate for Punjab chief minister
Islamabad | February 25, 2024 3:54:48 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday changed its candidate for the Punjab chief minister's position after holding consultations, citing current political tensions, according to ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan: Sindh MPAs sworn in amid ongoing protests, rallies
Sindh | February 25, 2024 1:55:08 AM IST
The newly elected representatives of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) were sworn into the 16th Sindh Assembly on Saturday amid continued protests, according to Dawn. ... read..


Pak: Opposition parties call off joint protests in Karachi; to observe
Islamabad | February 25, 2024 1:55:01 AM IST
The opposition parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamat-e-Islami and the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), have called off their joint protests in Karachi and announced their plans to observe "Black Day" across Sindh on February 27, ARY New ... read..


Pak: Sindh High Court expresses displeasure, seeks reasons for suspension of internet services on election day
Sindh | February 22, 2024 10:55:10 AM IST
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has expressed displeasure at the suspension of internet services on election day on February 8 and asked the federal government to provide reasons for the disruption, Dawn reported. ... read..


Employees' union of Pakistan Airlines protest against privatisation
Islamabad | February 22, 2024 10:55:01 AM IST
In a bold display of dissent, the employees' union of Pakistan International Airlines' staged a protest to voice their firm opposition against the privatisation and outsourcing of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to the ARY News. ... read..


Media watchdog blames govt for suspension of 'X' in Pakistan, says it violates fundamental rights of citizens
Islamabad | February 22, 2024 10:54:56 AM IST
Amid the suspension of social media platform 'X' in Pakistan, the media watchdog Freedom Network has accused the federal government of violating the fundamental rights of the citizens in the country, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Residents in Gilgit take stand against military-run telecommunication company
Gilgit-Baltistan | February 22, 2024 7:54:45 AM IST
Residents of Gilgit-Baltistan have initiated a boycott campaign against the military-run telecommunications company for the substandard services being provided and demanded improved connectivity and reliability. ... read..


Triggering 'panic' in Taiwan only part of China's larger plan: Report
Beijing | February 22, 2024 4:53:42 AM IST
The recent tense episodes between China and Taiwan are part of Beijing's 'big plan' to trigger panic in Taiwan, which has recently given mandate to Lai Ching-te, who is a staunch defender of Taiwanese identity, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Punjab CM-designate Maryam Nawaz vows to bring "new era" under her tenure
Lahore | February 22, 2024 2:54:49 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz is slated to become the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab in the country's history, and has pledged to live up to people's expectations, Geo News reported. ... read..


Lahore underworld don Ameer Balaj Tipu shot dead at wedding ceremony
Lahore | February 19, 2024 11:25:47 AM IST
Ameer Balaj Tipu, a prominent figure in Lahore's underworld and owner of a goods transport network, was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant during a wedding ceremony in the Chung area on February 18, as reported by a private TV channel, as per Dawn. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Museums Authority opens 'Art of Architectural Ornamentations in Emirate of Sharjah' Photography Exhibition
Others | February 19, 2024 7:23:30 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 19 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announces the opening of its latest exhibition, "The Art of Architectural Ornamentations in the Emirate of Sharjah - A Photography Exhibition," hosted at Bait Al Naboodah. ... read..


Pakistan: Bilawal confirms father Asif Ali Zardari will be party's presidential candidate
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 2:24:15 AM IST
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari confirmed that his father, Asif Ali Zardari, would be the party's candidate for the presidential elections, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan's party demands judicial commission probe into ex-Rawalpindi commissioner's 'rigging' revelations
Islamabad | February 19, 2024 2:24:07 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has demanded the formation of a judicial commission to probe the rigging allegations made by the former Rawalpindi commissioner, Dawn reported. ... read..


UAE, Jordan discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation
Middle East | February 19, 2024 12:23:24 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 18 (ANI/WAM): Speaker of the Jordanian Lower House of Parliament, Ahmed Safadi and Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, Saqr Ghobash, today discussed the prospects of underscoring the robust historical ties between the two na ... read..


Israeli scientists find new underwater canyon near Cyprus
Middle East | February 5, 2024 4:24:28 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 5 (ANI/TPS): The Geological Institute of Israel uncovered a never before known about underwater canyon near Cyprus. The canyon, known as Eratosthenes for the underwater mountain it is near, dates back to the Messinian Event tha ... read..


Pak: Blast outside Election Commission office in Balochistan ahead of Feb 8 polls
Balochistan | February 5, 2024 4:24:27 AM IST
With the Pakistan General Elections drawing near, explosions and violence have also become prevalent in the last few days in the country, as another bomb blast reportedly took place outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Balochistan's ... read..


Pakistan: 90 killed in militant attacks in January this year
Islamabad | February 2, 2024 11:25:45 AM IST
Pakistan has seen a surge in terror attacks with at least 93 militant attacks taking place in the country in January this year, in which 90 people were killed and 135 injured, as reported by The News International. ... read..


Pak: Multiple armed attacks in Balochistan ahead of general elections
Balochistan | February 2, 2024 10:23:50 AM IST
Multiple attacks, including bomb blasts and shootings, have been reported across Balochistan ahead of the general elections, which have caused numerous casualties and property damage, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..


Central Investigation Bureau arrests Arun Chaudhary, brother of Nepal's sole billionaire
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | February 2, 2024 12:23:36 AM IST
Nepal's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday arrested Arun Chaudhary, chairman of CG Holdings and brother of Nepal's first and only billionaire-Binod Chaudhary on charges of unlawfully seizing government land. ... read..


UAE Team ADQ announces UAE Tour Women lineup
Asia | February 2, 2024 12:23:30 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): UAE Team ADQ will make a strong return to the UAE Tour Women, announcing the race lineup for the event's stages that include riders, Silvia Persico, Chiara Consonni, Alena Amialiusik, Karlijn Swinkels, Erica Magnaldi, an ... read..


Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club to host UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses
Asia | February 2, 2024 12:23:25 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club will host the 31st edition of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Saturday, February 17. ... read..


Israeli Defense Minister to diplomats: 'UNRWA has lost its legitimacy'
Middle East | February 2, 2024 12:23:15 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israe], February 1 (ANI/TPS): A delegation of UN ambassadors visiting Israel met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who shared information about UNRWA staff participating in Hamas's October 7 attacks. ... read..


India, Iran discuss development of cooperation between two countries
New Delhi | January 31, 2024 12:55:53 PM IST
Iran's Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran. ... read..


Pakistan: Ex PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi get 14 years jail
Islamabad | January 31, 2024 11:54:30 AM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, and his wife Bushra Bibi were on Wednesday sentenced to 14 years with rigorous punishment in the Toshakhana case, Pakistan local media reported. ... read..


IMF lowers Pakistan's economic growth forecast to 2% for current fiscal year
Islamabad | January 31, 2024 10:04:08 AM IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered Pakistan's economic growth forecast to two per cent for the current fiscal year, down 0.5 percentage points from its October estimate of 2.5 per cent, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..


Pakistan: ECP categorises 181 polling stations in Hyderabad as highly sensitive
Hyderabad | January 31, 2024 10:03:58 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday categorised over 181 polling stations as highly sensitive, 165 as sensitive, and 337 as normal out of a total of 883 polling stations in Pakistan's Hyderabad, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel's National Security Minister threatens to topple govt over emerging hostage deal
Tel Aviv [Israel] | January 31, 2024 7:52:56 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 31 (ANI/TPS): Israel's National Security Minister, Otzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir, threatened on Tuesday to bring down the government if it reaches a "reckless" hostage deal with Hamas. ... read..


Israeli military confirms channelling "large volumes of water" in suspected Hamas tunnels
Tel Aviv | January 31, 2024 6:53:14 AM IST
The Israeli military officially acknowledged on Tuesday that it has been employing a unique strategy of pumping "large volumes of water" into suspected Hamas tunnels in Gaza. ... read..


Iran-backed militia in Iraq suspends attacks on US forces following deadly drone strike
Baghdad | January 31, 2024 6:53:11 AM IST
The predominant Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Kataib Hezbollah, declared on Tuesday the temporary suspension of its military operations against US forces, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Violence erupts, five injured in gunfire at PML-N Rally in Lahore
Lahore | January 31, 2024 3:53:12 AM IST
At least five people were injured in a firing incident that took place at Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Malik Habib Awan's rally in Lahore, reported by ARY News. ... read..


Israeli envoy recognises India as a beacon of tolerance amid rising global anti-Semitism
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 31, 2024 1:53:13 AM IST
In a world grappling with increasing incidents of anti-Semitism, India stands out as an exemplar of tolerance, providing a safe haven for Jewish communities, according to Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. ... read..


Cypher Case: Former Pak PM Imran Khan, his top aide Qureshi sentenced to 10 years jail
Rawalpindi | January 30, 2024 2:54:20 PM IST
A Pakistan court has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and former Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to jail for 10 years each in a case involving leaking of state secrets, local media reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army launches Operation 'Dara-e-Bolan'
Quetta (Balochistan) | January 30, 2024 1:54:06 PM IST
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has initiated 'Operation Dara-e-Bolan' in the Mach and Bolan regions of Balochistan in alliance with the BLA's elite units, including the Majeed Brigade, Special Tactical Operations Squad, Fateh Squad, and Intelligence Win ... read..


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