Anchorperson Imran Riaz sent to jail in corruption case following late-night arrest – Pakistan
A Lahore district and sessions court on Friday sent anchorperson Imran Riaz, who was arrested last night, to jail in a corruption case. Riaz was arrested late last night from his home, with visuals of the arrest going viral on social media. The PTI has decried the arrest and called for Riaz’s immediate release. Riaz […]
PML-N, MQM-P agree to prioritise ‘national interests’
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday underscored their commitment to prioritising national interests over political gains. A delegation from MQM-P, consisting of prominent leaders such as Mustafa Kamal, Dr Farooq Sattar, and Kamran Tessori, held talks with PML-N President and prime minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif, along with other senior party figures […]
Digital media upstart Vice laying off ‘several hundred’ staff: chief executive – World
Vice, the dynamic, fast-growing digital media company that gained a wide following with young readers, said on Thursday it will no longer publish on its flagship website and is eliminating hundreds of jobs. Millennial-focused and known for its edgy news and lifestyle content, Vice had been among the rising stars of a new breed of […]
Only the (whole) truth can set us free – Pakistan
The people have shown how they feel about being disregarded. They have shown what they think of being played. If only their champions would believe in them. The Pindi commissioner has come out and said that the entire district was rigged on his directions and he cannot have this on his conscience. He has then […]
IMF looking forward to working with new govt to ensure macroeconomic stability: official – Business
A day after the PTI said founder Imran Khan would write to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging it to call for an independent audit of the Feb 8 general elections, the Fund stated that it is looking forward to engaging with the new government on policies to ensure “macroeconomic stability and prosperity for all […]
Czech teenager Mensik stuns Rublev at Qatar Open
DOHA: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semi-final and guarantee a spot in the world’s top 100 for the first time. The 18-year-old came through 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) against the fifth-ranked Rublev, a day after defeating three-time Grand […]
US reiterates position on Durand Line – Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The United States has stated that it supports the territorial integrity of both Afghanistan and Pakistan within internationally recognised borders. The US State Department reiterated its position at a news briefing on Wednesday, commenting on recent Afghan Taliban claims disputing the Durand Line that divides Afghanistan and Pakistan. “We support the territorial integrity of […]
PPP, PML-N thrash out formation of Balochistan coalition and cabinet – Pakistan
QUETTA: A joint meeting of the parliamentary parties of PML-N and PPP discussed a strategy to run the would-be coalition government and resolve issues being faced by the people of Balochistan. According to sources, the meeting held in Islamabad discussed the overall post-election situation in the province. The PPP and PML-N provincial leaderships discussed suggestions […]
Pakistan ‘to seek $6bn in new IMF programme’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the incoming government repay billions in debt due this year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a Pakistani official. The country will seek to negotiate an Extended Fund Facility with the IMF, the report […]
At Oxford discussion, political leaders fear more uncertainty – Pakistan
• PTI’s Hammad Azhar insists his party won Feb 8 polls• PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal says no institution can fix Pakistan’s problems alone, calls on PTI to be ‘accepting’ LONDON: Whether or not they agree on much else, representatives of major political parties were on the same page at a panel discussion hosted by the University […]