Minister for Sports Greets Punjab Contingent for Outstanding Performance By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab delivered an exceptional performance at the 35th National Games, concluding the mega sporting event in Karachi with a total of 126 medals, including 16 gold, 38 silver, and 72 bronze, officials confirmed on Saturday. With this impressive tally, Punjab…
In a significant development, a key commander affiliated with the Brahamdagh Bugti group has surrendered to the state along with more than 100 insurgents in Dera Bugti. According to local administration officials, Wadera Noor Ali Chakarani led the group of former militants who formally laid down their arms during a state-facilitated ceremony. Authorities confirmed that:…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Robert-Jan Siegert, has said that while Pakistan–Netherlands bilateral trade continues to grow steadily, both sides must intensify efforts to enhance cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. He urged Pakistan to create a more business-friendly environment to attract greater foreign investment….
WASHINGTON: The United States has halted all immigration applications from citizens of 19 countries, affecting green card and citizenship requests. According to U.S. media, the affected countries include Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Yemen, and several others. The New York Times reported that the freeze applies to nationals of countries previously targeted by…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Emergency Services, Khawaja Salman Rafiq, inaugurated the International Volunteer Day CERT Challenge 2025 at the Emergency Services Academy in Lahore, welcoming Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) from educational institutions, industrial sectors, and union councils across Pakistan, as well as two volunteer teams from China. He…
By MOHAMMAD ZAFAR BALOCH | PUBLISHED December 01, 2025 Recently, a newly released Balochi song titled “Mallo Bia” has received much applause from listeners of Balochi music. The song captures the essence of timeless love and devotion, blending poetic imagery with soulful melodies that celebrate beauty and passion. It is sung by an artist who,…
KARACHI: A man got out of a Bykea ride and gave the rider a fifty-rupee note in addition to the fixed fare —a tip for the rider. This is a common sight, but in Karachi’s Scheme 33 area, it became significant when I noticed the rider’s trousers. They were white —the type usually worn by…
Shafee Jan criticized the ruling PML-N, claiming they now fear Imran Khan’s statements and images Special Assistant to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information, Shafee Jan. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information, Shafee Jan, has warned of a protest outside Adiala Jail if permission is not granted to meet PTI founder and…
The writer is a former caretaker finance minister and served as vice-president at the World Bank The title of this article is taken from India’s British-adopted way of speaking and dealing with what they saw as the problems posed by the area’s Muslim population. When the British arrived in what became their largest colony in…
. Good news for Pakistan cricket ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup commencing on Feb 7, 2025 in Sri Lanka. Team Pakistan has won the tri-nation T20 series beating Sri Lanka comfortably by six wickets in the final played in Rawalpindi this past Saturday. The Salman Agha men won four of the total five…
