FO hails UNGA’s adoption of Pakistan-sponsored resolution on combatting Islamophobia – World
The Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday hailed the adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on measures to combat Islamophobia. Titled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia”, the FO said the resolution was presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a follow-up of the General Assembly Resolution […]
India to hold world’s largest elections between April and June – World
Nearly a billion people will be eligible to vote in India’s general elections, to be held over almost seven weeks from April 19, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a record-equalling third straight term. The elections for 543 seats in India’s Lok Sabha, or lower house of parliament, will run through June 4, a […]
India to hold world’s largest elections between April and June with Modi confident of win – World
India will elect a new parliament in seven phases between April 19 and early June, the country’s election authority said on Saturday, in what amounts to the world’s largest election with nearly one billion eligible to vote. The election pits two-term strongman Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his regional allies against a bickering alliance of […]
Vawda says current political atmosphere suits independents
KARACHI: Former Federal Minister Faisal Vawda has voiced concerns over the sustainability of the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, suggesting that he may not complete his term. Vawda anticipates challenges for the PTI government in K-P after Ramazan, highlighting uncertainties regarding its longevity. Addressing the media after submitting his nomination papers […]
Ex-CJP’s Rs20bn lawsuit against Imran dismissed
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad district and sessions court on Saturday dismissed a Rs20 billion defamation case filed against PTI founding chairman Imran Khan by former chief justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry after nearly a decade. The case stemmed from allegations made by Chaudhry in July 2014, when he sent a defamation notice worth Rs20 billion […]
Apple reaches $490m settlement over CEO Cook’s China sales comments – Business
Apple agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China. A preliminary settlement was filed on Friday with the US District Court in Oakland, California, and requires approval by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. It stemmed from […]
Journalist Asad Toor released from Adiala Jail after Islamabad court approves bail – Pakistan
Journalist Asad Ali Toor was released from Adiala Jail on Saturday after an Islamabad trial court approved his bail in a case about an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had established a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe an alleged social media campaign against the judiciary following the Supreme Court’s […]
FM Dar, Muttaqi agree to foster fraternal ties between Pakistan, Afghanistan – World
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday agreed to continue working together in building on fraternal bilateral relations. “Expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade, security, counter-terrorism and people-to-people contacts is a top priority for Pakistan,” the foreign minister posted on X, after he received a congratulatory call from the […]
Apple reaches $490 million settlement over CEO Cook’s China sales comments – Business
Apple agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China. A preliminary settlement was filed on Friday with the US District Court in Oakland, California, and requires approval by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. It stemmed from […]
NFC award: CM Shah says Constitution doesn’t allow reduction in provincial share – Pakistan
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said the Constitution did not allow a reduction in the share of provinces in the National Finance Commission (NFC) award amid reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was seeking a reassessment of the award. Under the 7th NFC Award, the share of provinces in vertical […]