Biden warns of ‘dire’ Ukraine fate in White House showdown – World
US President Joe Biden warned top congressional leaders on Tuesday of the dire cost of failing to give Ukraine military aid as he hosted high-stakes talks at the White House. The rare Oval Office meeting escalated efforts to unlock billions of dollars of stalled assistance for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion — and to avert […]
1,000 security personnel to be deployed as ‘foolproof’ plan prepared for PSL matches in Karachi – Pakistan
Sindh police on Tuesday said a “foolproof” security plan had been prepared for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) upcoming matches in Karachi. After completing its Lahore leg, the marquee event will now move to Karachi where matches will be played from February 20 to March 18 at the National Bank Stadium. In a statement issued […]
1,000 security personnel to be deployed as police prepare ‘foolproof’ plan for PSL matches in Karachi – Pakistan
Sindh police on Tuesday said a “foolproof” security plan had been prepared for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) upcoming matches in Karachi. After completing its Lahore leg, the marquee event will now move to Karachi where matches will be played from February 20 to March 18 at the National Bank Stadium. In a statement issued […]
PPP, PML-N sort out portfolios in Balochistan
QUETTA: As part of the formation of the coalition government in Balochistan, the PPP and PML-N on Tuesday discussed the allocation of portfolios in the forthcoming provincial cabinet. Notable figures from both the parties participated in a crucial meeting held to shape the future administration of the province. Representing the PPP were eminent personalities, including […]
Imran nominates Amir Dogar for National Assembly speaker – Pakistan
PTI leader Omer Ayub on Tuesday said party founder Imran Khan had nominated Amir Dogar for the position of National Assembly speaker while Junaid Khan was picked for the slot of deputy speaker. The announcement was made after Ayub and other party leaders held a string of meetings with the imprisoned PTI chief at Adiala […]
Kremlin warns of NATO conflict if its troops fight in Ukraine
MOSCOW: The Kremlin warned on Tuesday that conflict between Russia and the US-led NATO military alliance would be inevitable if European members of NATO sent troops to fight in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has triggered the worst crisis in Russia’s relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and President Vladimir Putin […]
JUI-F won’t become part of any govt, says Fazl
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F), asserted on Tuesday that his party has opted to distance itself from any governmental involvement, citing flaws within the system. Addressing a gathering at a party meeting held in Peshawar, Fazl expressed concerns over the intrusion within the country’s political framework, stating, “Interference in the country’s […]
Senators decry ‘ignorance’ after woman in Arabic print shirt saved from mob in Lahore – Pakistan
Senators on Tuesday called for strict action against those levelling “false allegations” of blasphemy and decried “ignorance” after a young woman wearing a shirt with Arabic calligraphy was saved from a mob attack in Lahore. On Sunday afternoon, a mob had gathered outside a shop in Lahore’s crowded Ichra Bazaar after someone alleged that a […]
1 cop martyred, 3 injured in exchange of fire with terrorists in Mardan – Pakistan
One cop was martyred while three others were injured in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Mardan’s Katlang tehsil during the early hours of Tuesday, according to an official. Speaking to Dawn.com, Mardan District Police Officer (DPO) Mardan Najeebur Rehman said that a police team headed by Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Aijaz Khan […]
Journalist Asad Toor remanded in FIA custody for 5 days in case pertaining to online campaign against judiciary – Pakistan
An Islamabad district and session court on Tuesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) five-day remand of journalist Asad Ali Toor in a case pertaining to an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against […]