Maryam takes a swipe at Bilawal, Imran in Abbottabad rally

Maryam Nawaz, the chief organiser of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), took a swipe at political rivals during a public meeting in Abbottabad on Saturday, questioning the sincerity of PPP and PTI manifestos. In a scathing critique aimed at PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, she highlighted the irony of a leader who had governed a province for […]

With elections less than 2 weeks away, PML-N finally unveils manifesto – Pakistan

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif unveiled his party’s much-anticipated election manifesto on Saturday, with the upcoming February 8 polls less than two weeks away. Speaking at a party event in Lahore, he said that the PML-N’s manifesto has been prepared with “great efforts” and would be “fully implemented” if voted to power. Nawaz termed the country’s […]

Hindu group toughens stance on India’s mosque-temple disputes

NEW DELHI: A powerful Hindu group said several mosques in India were built over demolished Hindu temples, apparently hardening its stance in a decades-long sectarian dispute just days after a huge temple was inaugurated on the site of a razed mosque. The comments from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of Prime Minister […]

Canvassing by women against sharia, declare Kohistan clerics – Pakistan

MANSEHRA: A group of Kohistan clerics, mostly members of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl, on Friday issued a fatwa (Islamic decree) against canvassing by and for women election candidates and declared the act un-Islamic. “The women’s act of going from door to door to solicit votes is against sharia [Islamic laws],” declared seminary head Mufti Gul Shahzada […]

TLP fielding more NA candidates than PPP, PML-N, data shows – Pakistan

Irfan Khan Despite the absence of the traditional electoral pomp and show on the streets, an overwhelming number of candidates are vying for National Asse­mbly seats in the upcoming polls. A careful analysis of the final candidate list, issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), reveals that a total of 5,160 candidates, including 312 […]

Nawaz reveals PML-N manifesto

ISLAMABAD: With elections less than two weeks away, Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif unveiled the party’s manifesto on Saturday and vowed to “fully implement” it if voted into power. The PML-N manifesto was revealed at a gathering of the party in its stronghold of Lahore, the former premier termed the country’s economy the […]

Nadia Hussain calls Karachi ‘a stinky bloody dump’

A recent post by Pakistani actor-model Nadia Hussain has divided the internet with varied takes on the country’s largest city, Karachi. Taking to the Instagram grid, the actor shared a post remarking, “My city Karachi, a stinky bloody dump,” with two broken red heart emojis relaying her dismay. In the post’s caption, Nadia addressed her […]

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

LOS ANGELES:  NASA’s rover Perseverance has gathered data confirming the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars called Jerezo Crater, according to a study published on Friday. The findings from ground-penetrating radar observations conducted by the robotic rover substantiate previous orbital imagery and other data leading scientists to theorize […]

Skipper Shan Masood reveals strategic approach for future home Test series

Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, has provided insights into the team’s strategic approach for the upcoming home Test series after the T20I World Cup 2024. In a recent interview with a local sports website, Masood highlighted the challenges posed by the unique climatic conditions at home soil and emphasized the need for a proactive and […]

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