Three US troops killed in Jordan, Biden vows reprisal – World
Three US service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and US officials said on Sunday. Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the attack, the first deadly strike against US forces since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in […]
2 injured in grenade attack on National Party’s election office in Mastung – Pakistan
Two people were injured in a grenade attack on the National Party’s election office on Sunday evening in Balochistan’s Mastung, according to police. City Police Station House Officer (SHO) Abdul Fatah told Dawn.com that unknown persons had lobbed a grenade at the party’s election office before fleeing. He said the injured persons were identified as […]
Political parties amp up electioneering as Feb 8 polls inch closer – Pakistan
With less than two weeks to go until the February 8 general elections, electioneering picked up steam in the country on Sunday as major political parties staged rallies to try and woo voters. While the PML-N and the PPP held large gatherings in the country, the PTI’s rallies were thwarted by police. Nawaz promises employment […]
Pakistan wins Travel & Adventure Show award
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pavilion has won the ‘Best In-Show – International Tourism Development’ award at the Travel and Adventure Show, 2024 being held in New York. The high-profile event was held from Jan 27 to 28 with a participation from over 550 of the top destinations, tour companies, cruise lines, and travel providers from around […]
ECP reveals polling scheme for Feb 8 general elections
ISLAMABAD: In the final stretch before the general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday released the polling blueprint for the polls slated for February 8. In a detailed breakdown, the ECP announced the establishment of 90,675 polling stations nationwide. Among these, 522 are situated in non-permanent structures. Of the total polling stations, […]
Sinner stages great escape to pip Medvedev to Australian Open trophy – Sport
Jannik Sinner produced a comeback for the ages to outlast Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-3 in a high-quality final and win his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday, becoming the new King of Melbourne Park. Sinner became the first Australian champion for a decade not to be named […]
At least 20 PTI workers arrested in Karachi during election rally – Pakistan
Karachi police on Sunday arrested at least 20 PTI workers as the party attempted to carry out an election rally in the metropolis ahead of the February 8 polls. The development came as the leaders of all major political parties — including the PPP, the PML-N and the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) — continued their election […]
PTI’s Gohar Khan unveils party’s election manifesto promising social, constitutional reforms – Pakistan
With less than two weeks to go until the February 8 general elections, PTI’s Barrister Gohar Khan on Sunday unveiled the party’s election manifesto which promised social and constitutional reforms. The manifesto was announced as the party carried out election campaigns across the country, alleging that authorities were preventing party-backed candidates from doing so. Addressing […]
North Korea fires cruise missiles off east coast
SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Sunday, its second such launch in less than a week, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The missiles were launched at around 8 a.m. (2300 GMT on Saturday) and were being analysed by South Korean and US intelligence authorities, the JCS […]
Shehbaz urges Bilawal to refrain from making political atmosphere ‘tense’ after Nawaz debate challenge – Pakistan
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has urged PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to refrain from making the political atmosphere “tense” and from taking political rivalries too far. The remarks came after Bilawal proposed a debate between him and PML-N supremo Nawaz any time before the election day. Bilawal has repeatedly criticised the PML-N during his election trail […]