Islamabad,M.Saleem Jutt Pakistan’s Auditor General has revealed massive financial irregularities amounting to over Rs78 billion in the Ministry of Communications, with the bulk of the discrepancies — nearly Rs50 billion — linked to Pakistan Post. According to the audit report, Pakistan Post alone recorded corruption and theft of Rs284 million, along with irregularities of Rs1.25…
Bamako/Ouagadougou/Niamey – The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), rejecting its jurisdiction and authority over their countries. In a joint statement released Monday, the three West African nations said the decision was aimed at establishing “indigenous mechanisms” to safeguard peace, sovereignty, and…
Dubai — Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf’s “0-6” hand gesture during the Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India has stirred controversy across the border, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also weighing in. While fielding near the boundary, Rauf was seen making the “0-6” sign and motioning an aircraft crashing, reportedly in…
New York — Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi met with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi on the sidelines of the UN meetings in New York. During the talks, both sides agreed to organize the Gulf-Lebanon Trade and Investment Forum in Beirut, a platform aimed at boosting economic cooperation and business ties between…
Tel Aviv — Israel has declared it will not allow an aid flotilla headed to Gaza to break through its naval blockade, stressing that no vessel will be permitted to enter what it described as a “war zone.” In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry alleged that the flotilla was organized to serve Hamas’s objectives…
Lahore — Pakistan women’s cricket star Sidra Ameen created a stir across the border after making a “six” gesture to celebrate her century against South Africa. The batter scored her sixth career hundred — and second consecutive century in the ongoing three-match ODI series — setting a new national record. After completing her milestone, Sidra…
Pyongyang — North Korean leader has declared that the country will never abandon its nuclear power and is determined to further strengthen its capabilities. He emphasized that despite global pressure and sanctions, nuclear weapons remain central to North Korea’s defense strategy. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the region, with the United States and…
Rome: Pro-Palestine protesters held demonstrations across Italy, calling for an immediate end to what they described as Israel’s relentless military campaign in Gaza. Demonstrators gathered in major cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples, chanting slogans and carrying Palestinian flags to highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
New York – Following visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for the United States on a five-day official trip. During the visit, he will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is expected to highlight human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and Palestine. His…
Islamabad – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially registered two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered parties to 170. According to an ECP notification, the newly registered parties are Azad Awam Pakistan Party, led by Muhammad Ali, and Tajdeed Nizam Party, chaired by Khalid Zaman. The notification further confirmed that…
