Blog

Islamabad — Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced a large-scale protest rally in Islamabad on May 15 against soaring inflation and skyrocketing petroleum prices, warning that a nationwide strike and wheel-jam strike remain viable options if the government fails to act.Addressing a press conference in the capital, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman delivered…

Abuja — At least 100 civilians were killed when a Nigerian military airstrike struck a busy market in the country’s volatile northwest region, Amnesty International has reported, in what the human rights organisation is calling a catastrophic and potentially unlawful attack on a civilian gathering.The Nigerian military confirmed that an airstrike had been carried out…

London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cabinet meeting Tuesday, defiantly telling ministers he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting internal pressure following a bruising string of election defeats.The gathering came after a major set-piece speech delivered Monday — intended to steady the ship and reassure a restless Labour Party…

Chennai — In a bold opening move, newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has ordered the immediate closure of 717 state-run TASMAC liquor outlets located near schools, temples and bus stands — signalling his administration’s strong intent to deliver on campaign promises of a cleaner, drug-free state.The directive, issued within days of taking office,…

Cape Town — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly refused to resign despite mounting pressure following the ‘Farmgate’ cash scandal that has plunged the country into a deepening political crisis.In a nationally televised address, Ramaphosa defended his position and declared his intention to remain in office, just days after the country’s highest court ordered…

Islamabad — The Pakistani government has collected more than PKR 1.2 trillion (approximately $4.3 billion) in petroleum levy from consumers during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, official documents have revealed.According to the documents, an additional PKR 35 billion was separately collected under the Climate Support Levy, further adding to the financial…