PPP chairman Bilawal urges PTI workers not to ‘waste’ vote on independents – Pakistan
GUJRAT: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged PTI workers not to “waste” their votes on independent candidates and instead opt for his party’s candidates on February 8, the day of general elections. Addressing a public gathering in Mungowal town of Gujrat district on Thursday, the PPP chairman once again requested both PTI and PML-N supporters […]
Can Bilawal recapture the magic his mother weaved? – Pakistan
The Bhutto scion is trying to forge a more youthful path for the PPP, which has been demonised for years. But will he be able to shed the baggage his party has accumulated? Stepping out from his father’s shadow, Bilawal has taken on the mantle of leadership, on both the national and global stages.—White Star […]
PTI founder seeks end to ‘political engineering’ by institutions – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday sought an end to “political engineering”, calling for giving people the freedom to vote and stressing that the alleged involvement of certain institutions in politics has led to a significant breakdown in the country’s governance. Mr Khan’s remarks came after his appearance in court in Adiala Jail […]
Pakistan asks UN to protect Muslim sites in India – World
UNITED NATIONS: Following religious clashes sparked by the opening this week of a controversial Hindu temple in India, Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take action for the protection of Islamic sites in the country. Pakistan’s UN envoy Munir Akram shared the plea during an OIC ambassadorial meeting at the UN headquarters in New […]
Govt survey finds 11.1 per cent of KP children working – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has hundreds of thousands of child labourers, reveals the province’s first Child Labour Survey 2022-23. The working children totalling 922, 314 make up 11.1 per cent of the province’s child population with 745,165 beingchild labourers, according to the survey findings that were unveiled in a special ceremony here. The event was attended […]
NASA’s historic Mars helicopter Ingenuity grounded for good
WASHINGTON: NASA said on Thursday its Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity, the first vehicle to achieve powered, controlled flight on another world, has been grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years, ending a landmark mission that far exceeded all expectations. The fate of Ingenuity was sealed when imagery beamed back to Earth after […]
HBL PSL 9 supplementary and replacement draft to be held on Monday
The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises will take part in the supplementary and replacement draft, set to be held on Monday, 29 January. The replacement draft, which will be an online event, will see franchises name replacements for the players who are partially or fully unavailable, which include two players each from Gold, Silver, […]
Plan for PIA sell-off submitted
ISLAMABAD: Financial adviser appointed by the government for the privatisation of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has submitted a comprehensive plan, containing an investment roadmap for ntional-flag carrier as well as the its immediate funding requirements. According to a statement from the Privatisation, a meeting of the Privatization Commission, attended by the financial adviser, Ernst […]