US foresees no Taliban action against TTP
ISLAMABAD: A top US General has said the Afghan Taliban government has shown little interest in acting against the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and is unlikely to change that approach in the latest assessment shared with the US Senate Arms Services Committee. General Michael E Kurilla, Commander, US CENTRAL Command said the TTP was presenting […]
Asif Zardari sworn in as 14th president of Pakistan – Pakistan
PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari was sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan on Sunday, officially taking over as the head of the state for a historic second time after winning a one-sided presidential election a day earlier. Zardari had secured 411 electoral votes on Saturday to defeat his opponent and chief of the Pashtoonkhwa […]
Ramazan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
The crescent moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries on Sunday, marking the beginning of the holy month, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This marks the beginning of a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for millions of Muslims in the kingdom and across Arab and Middle […]
Roads inundated as heavy rains lash Gwadar, other parts of Balochistan – Pakistan
Heavy rains lashed flood-ravaged Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan on Sunday, suspending normal life and traffic. The showers, which began yesterday evening, left main roads and streets flooded with knee-high water and submerged low-lying areas in Gwadar and adjoining districts. In Kech, heavy rains suspended traffic and blocked connecting roads. According to the Pakistan […]
PTI leaders Latif Khosa, Salman Akram Raja arrested in Lahore
Punjab Police on Sunday apprehended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Latif Khosa and Salman Akram Raja amid the party’s demonstrations in Lahore, Express News reported. Confirming the arrest of his father, Balakh Sher Khosa, son of Latif Khosa, expressed concern over the incident. Read more: PTI says ‘king of corruption’ imposed on nation “It has come […]
High-ranking Indian election official resigns ahead of polls – World
India’s second-highest ranked election commission official has resigned, the justice ministry said, days before the expected announcement of general elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a third term. Arun Goel resigned on Saturday, leaving the Election Commission of India with only one of its three top officials to conduct what will be […]
At least 2 killed in blast near Peshawar’s Board Bazaar – Pakistan
At least two people were killed while one suffered injuries in a blast near the Board Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar early Sunday morning, officials said. Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed the death toll and injuries to Dawn.com. He said the bodies and wounded were moved to the Khyber Teaching Hospital and the blast […]
‘Zardari’s election paves the way for new NFC award,’ says Nisar Khuhro – Pakistan
KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Nisar Khuhro said on Saturday that after the election of Asif Zardari as president 18th Amendment would be implemented in letter and spirit. Talking to the media on the premises of the Sindh Assembly, he said that the new National Finance Commission (NFC) award, which should come every five […]
Shah Faisal appointed KP advocate general – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The governor on Saturday appointed a senior lawyer and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader, Shah Faisal Uthmankhel as Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A notification issued here said the governor appointed him in exercise of his powers conferred upon him under clause (1) of the Article 140 of the Constitution. It said the services of the […]
Audio clip on PTI worker’s death: Maryam moves FIA against Shandana Gulzar – Pakistan
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has filed a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against PTI leader Shandana Gulzar for embroiling her into the controversy over death of PTI worker Zilley Shah. “An application has been filed with the FIA against Shandana Gulzar for making false propaganda against Maryam Nawaz,” Punjab Information Minister Azma […]