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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to challenge verdict of Al-Qadir Trust case tomorrow

Islamabad | January 20, 2025 11:42:57 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to challenge the verdict of Al-Qadir Trust case in the high court on Tuesday, Dawn reported. ... read..

UAE participates in International Geological Survey Meeting in Riyadh

Middle East | January 20, 2025 7:42:35 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): The UAE participated in the International Geological Survey Meeting held during the fourth International Mining Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ... read..

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with members of Board of Young Arab Leaders

Middle East | January 20, 2025 7:42:33 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 20 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with members of the Board of Directors of the Young Arab Leaders initiative during their first meeting at the Museum of the Fu ... read..

Pakistan: Terrorist operation being planned in Kurram, claims JUI-F Chief Fazl

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | January 19, 2025 10:12:50 PM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur Rehman has claimed that preparations are being made for carrying out a "terrorist operation" in Kurram, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Five terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan

Balochistan | January 19, 2025 9:42:40 PM IST

As many as five terrorists were killed by Pakistan security forces, while they were attempting to infiltrate Pakistan's Balochistan province from Afghanistan's Zhob district, Dawn reported citing Pak military's media wing. ... read..

Pakistan: KP government signals unavoidable action against terrorists in Kurram

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | January 19, 2025 8:42:36 PM IST

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced that action against terrorists in Kurram District is now unavoidable, Dawn reported on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan: Journalist in Sindh stages his own kidnapping for ransom

Sindh | January 19, 2025 7:42:41 PM IST

A journalist from Khairpur in Pakistan's Sindh, has been accused of faking his own kidnapping to create a false case against his cousins over a land dispute, police revealed on Sunday, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

21 Pakistanis among Moroccan Boat tragedy survivors: Pakistan Foreign Office

Islamabad | January 19, 2025 7:12:42 PM IST

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday that 21 Pakistani nationals have been identified as survivors of a tragic migrant boat incident off the coast of Morocco, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Amnesty International condemns police crackdown on Baloch protesters in Lyari

Karachi | January 19, 2025 5:12:32 PM IST

Amnesty International South Asia unit, has condemned the "heavy-handed police crackdown" on Baloch protesters in Lyari, Karachi, during a peaceful mobilisation campaign organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). ... read..

Pakistan: KWSC officials in hot water amid growing crisis due to water shortages

Karachi | January 19, 2025 5:12:28 PM IST

Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) officials in Pakistan are under scrutiny amid allegations of staging a water crisis in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13 D-2, depriving locals of water for prolonged periods, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Empowering advocacy: Pakistan rights group hosts orientation on Human Rights Documentation

Faisalabad | January 19, 2025 10:12:23 AM IST

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has launched a project in collaboration with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) to empower human rights advocacy in Pakistan. ... read..

Pakistan: Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement holds rally in Sindh

Sindh | January 19, 2025 1:42:23 AM IST

On 121st birthday anniversary of father of Sindhi nation and Sindhi freedom leader Sain GM Syed, Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) on Friday held a grand rally under the leadership of leaders Amar Azadi, Adil Sindhi, and Hosho Sindhi. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan condemns court's verdict in Al-Qadir Trust case, vows to "fight till last ball"

Islamabad | January 18, 2025 12:12:33 PM IST

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the court's verdict in the Al Qadir Trust case, calling it "mockery" of justice and pledged to fight till the last ball and refuse any deals, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Human rights body decries unlawful enforced disappearance of Baloch children

Balochistan | January 18, 2025 10:12:46 AM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) shared on Friday details of two children who were forcibly disappeared at the hands of Pakistani state authorities. Condemning the action in the strongest terms, the BYC noted that the abduction of minors shows the grav ... read..

Baloch Yakjheti Committee holds awareness rallies across Pakistan ahead of 'Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day'

Balochistan | January 18, 2025 9:13:17 AM IST

Leading Baloch Human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organised rallies and gatherings across various regions such as Lasbela, Chehtar and Charsar on Friday ahead of the January 25 which the BYC will mark as the 'Baloch Genocide Remembrance Da ... read..

"We escaped death by 20-25 minutes," says former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka | January 18, 2025 8:42:22 AM IST

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the moment she was ousted from power. ... read..

UAE: Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 million passengers in 2024

Middle East | January 14, 2025 7:12:24 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced that Sharjah International Airport welcomed a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, marking an impressive 11.4 per cent increase compared to 15,356,212 passengers in 2023 ... read..

Finland Embassy in UAE marks 50 years of UAE-Finland diplomatic ties

Middle East | January 14, 2025 7:12:22 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): The Finland Embassy in the UAE hosted a celebratory event to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland. ... read..

UAE: Sharjah Ruler approves establishing honey factory

Middle East | January 14, 2025 7:12:20 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the establishment of an organic honey products factory and laboratory in the central region. ... read..

UAE to host third World local production forum in April

Middle East | January 14, 2025 7:12:18 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE announced today it will host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the theme "Advancing Local Production for Health ... read..

Pakistan: Third round of Govt-Tehreek-e-Insaf talks scheduled for Thursday

Islamabad | January 14, 2025 6:12:18 AM IST

The third round of talks between the Pakistani government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party aimed at easing political tensions is set to take place on January 16, as reported by Dawn on Monday. ... read..

UAE condemns terrorist attack on military site in Benin

Middle East | January 13, 2025 7:12:24 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military site in the Alibori region of Benin, which resulted in the death of a number of soldiers. ... read..

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