Nine grenade attacks rock Balochistan towns – Pakistan
QUETTA/GWADAR: At least nine grenade attacks, targeting election offices of candidates and polling stations, were carried out in various areas of Makran division and the provincial capital, on Tuesday. According to police reports, individuals riding motorcycles threw hand grenades at a government school in Killi Ahmedzai, located on the outskirts of Quetta, late in the […]
Barriers for women, attacks on candidates irk UN panel – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights voiced concern over the violation of law requiring political parties to award five per cent of tickets to women, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought reply from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the matter. Ahead of Thursday’s general elections, the UN […]
Poll campaigns conclude after lacklustre run – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Personnel of the Pakistan Army, Rangers and police carry out a flag march, on Tuesday. Two days before the nation goes to the polls, security has been beefed up across the country to avert any untoward situation during the Feb 8 vote.—Umair Ali • Nawaz woos youth in Kasur; Bilawal makes tall claims in […]
Govt hints at shutting down internet over ‘security’ issue – Pakistan
KARACHI: Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday hinted at the possible suspension of the internet service in case of security issues in any area on the election day (tomorrow) while Amnesty International called for uninterrupted internet access across the country during the polling process. The minister said the government would consider suspending the internet […]
Ogra seeks to raise gas prices again to meet IMF condition – Business
ISLAMABAD: In order to meet the IMF’s mid-February deadline, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) made significant concessions to the gas utilities — SNGPL and SSGC — to extract another Rs100 billion from consumers over the next four months through an increase of 9 to 35 per cent in tariffs. The decision comes as […]
7 stars who participated in the ‘Me at 21’ trend
The internet is currently abuzz with the ‘Me at 21’ trend, attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds who are eagerly posting images from their 21-year-old days. Notably, Pakistani celebrities such as Sajal Aly and Mawra Hocane, and Bollywood celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have enthusiastically joined the trend. Providing a nostalgic look […]