More than half the world faces high measles risk: WHO – World
More than half the world’s countries will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year unless urgent preventative measures are taken, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Tuesday. Measles cases have been increasing across most regions mainly due to missed vaccinations during the Covid-19 years when […]
PM highlights rich natural resources
The PM said Pakistan was not rich for its geostrategic location rather it was a geo-economic offer as the country sat on the Tethyan Belt of 2800sq km filled with immense mineral resources. Photo: afp ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, on Tuesday, reassured the government’s all-out support to investors, underscoring that the effective […]
Terrorist killed in Dera Ismail Khan intelligence-based operation: ISPR – Pakistan
A terrorist was killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intense exchange of fire took place between the security forces and terrorists during the operation. “As […]
Shehbaz set to reclaim PM throne as PML-N, PPP forge coalition
After days of deliberation, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached an understanding and decided to form a coalition government at the Centre. The breakthrough comes after intensive negotiations between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PML-N President and Prime Minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif. The high-level discussions took place at the […]
IHC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Islamabad DC in contempt case – Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon over his persistent non-appearance in a contempt case. IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar also issued a show-cause notice to the DC. The court had earlier indicted DC Memon, Senior Superintendent of Police Malik Jameel Zafar, Superintendent of Police […]
Karakoram Highway blocked for third day as heavy rains lash GB – Pakistan
Thousands of passengers travelling to and from Gilgit-Baltistan were stranded on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) on Tuesday as landslides triggered by heavy rains blocked the main artery at multiple points. Intermittent rain and snowfall have disrupted life in the region for the past three days. As temperatures dropped below zero, electricity remained suspended in several […]
US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. Thirteen council members voted in […]
Much ado about reserved seats: Can PTI get them with SIC’s help? – Pakistan
To “protect” PTI’s reserved seats and “provide cover” to its members, the party has merged with the Sunni Ittehad Council. But what happens next? Almost 10 days after the general elections, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) announced on Monday that its independent candidates will join the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to form governments at the federal […]
Bilawal sees stalemate in formation of new govt if ‘someone’ not ready to budge – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that he foresaw a stalemate in the formation of the new government “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Another round of talks between the PML-N and the PPP regarding the formation of the new government remained inconclusive on Monday, giving rise to speculations that the […]
Bilawal sees stalemate in formation of new govt if ‘someone not ready to change stance’ – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that he foresaw a stalemate in the formation of the new government “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Another round of talks between the PML-N and the PPP regarding the formation of the new government remained inconclusive on Monday, giving rise to speculations that the […]