Islamabad – A media interaction by Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, was marred by violence when party workers assaulted journalists covering the event. According to eyewitnesses, journalist Tayyab Baloch was beaten and forcibly removed from the media talk. Despite the incident unfolding in front of the party leadership, no attempt was made…
Kathmandu – Protests in Nepal against government-imposed restrictions on social media platforms have intensified, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens injured. According to reports, demonstrators began their rally by waving the national flag and singing the national anthem, before raising slogans against the government’s social media ban and alleged corruption. Security forces responded…
Islamabad – Former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), Nawaz Sharif, has said that with the grace of Allah Almighty, Pakistan’s economic conditions are showing improvement. Speaking during a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador in Islamabad, Nawaz Sharif stated that during the war against Israel, Pakistan’s prayers and sympathies were with…
Islamabad – Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has said that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the justice system is inevitable, the country is not yet fully prepared for its immediate integration. Addressing a ceremony marking the opening of the new judicial year at the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice said the…
Islamabad – Four judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan have written a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, expressing strong reservations over the approval of the Supreme Court Rules through circulation and announcing their decision to boycott the upcoming full court meeting. The judges who signed the letter include Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice…
Lahore – Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the flood situation in the province is deteriorating, with heavy rains compounding the crisis as floodwaters spread across southern Punjab. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Bukhari reported that the floods have so far claimed 60 lives, while 4,335 villages and 4.2 million people have…
Lahore (Farzana Chaudhry) – Despite the recent historic flooding, Punjab’s rice crop is expected to remain largely intact, suffering only a marginal loss of around 10 to 12 percent, according to the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP). Former REAP Committee Member and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Executive Member, Waqas Aslam, said…
Pakistan emerged victorious in the Tri-Nation Series after defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 142 runs, Afghanistan collapsed for just 66 runs, with Pakistani spinner Mohammad Nawaz proving to be a nightmare for the Afghan batting lineup. Nawaz claimed a five-wicket haul, including…
Peshawar – The Workers Welfare Board Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suspended the principals of 15 schools after students from these institutions showed poor performance in matriculation examinations. According to the official notification, the suspended principals include those from: Working Folks Grammar School Haripur (Hattar) Karak Kohat-I and Kohat-II Working Folks Grammar School Peshawar-II Mardan Shehbaz Azmat…
Islamabad – Muhammad Saleem Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken serious notice of reports regarding the leak and sale of mobile data belonging to citizens, including government officials, on the internet. According to a spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, the minister has issued special directives to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) and…
