Govt offers talks as JI directs all protesters in twin cities to reach Liaquat Bagh – Pakistan
The federal government on Friday offered talks to the protesting Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) as the party directed all its protesters in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to head to Liaquat Bagh to announce the next plan of action. The party earlier announced its “plan B” amid alleged arrests of its supporters and stated it would now hold demonstrations […]
Cryptocurrency becomes key issue for US Presidential candidates
WASHINGTON: A recent report reveals that nearly 73% of cryptocurrency owners will consider a candidate’s stance on crypto in their vote for the US president in November this year, according to a report released on Friday. The 2024 State of Crypto survey, released by US-based crypto exchange and custodian firm Gemini, marks the first time […]
FO derides Modi’s ‘counter-productive’ anti-Pakistan remarks as ‘jingoism’ undermining peace – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday rejected the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “belligerent remarks” against Pakistan made in Ladakh today where Indian soldiers and top army brass gathered to commemorate the 1999 Kargil conflict. The 1999 Kargil conflict was the last major battle between the two nuclear-armed foes, who have fought numerous wars since […]
Govt offers talks as JI announces plans to protest at 3 key points in twin cities – Pakistan
The federal government on Friday offered talks to the protesting Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) after the party announced its “plan B” amid alleged arrests of its supporters and stated it would now hold demonstrations at three key points in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi despite the imposition of prohibitory orders. A day ago, the district […]
ADB approves $400m for housing, community development in Sindh flood rehabilitation – Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $400 million concessional loan to support the reconstruction of houses and community infrastructure in Sindh damaged by the devastating floods in 2022, a press release from the bank said. Triggered by torrential monsoon rains, the 2022 floods submerged one-third of Pakistan. The deluge affected over 33m […]
ChinaJoy expo highlights gaming sector’s vibrant recovery
A long-haired sorcerer wearily checked his smartphone as elves and androids bustled past at the digital entertainment expo ChinaJoy on Friday, the crowds a testament to the local gaming industry’s tentative recovery after a period on pause. China is the world’s largest market for video games, but the sector has been through a tough time […]
Chinese scientists discover new tyrannosaur species
A Chinese paleontological research team has identified a new species of tyrannosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 72 to 66 million years ago. Researchers from the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History named the dinosaur “Asiatyrannus xui” in honor of Xu Xing, a Chinese scientist dedicated to dinosaur research. The fossil specimen includes […]
Oregon blaze expands to cover area equivalent to half of Rhode Island
Winds and lightning strikes have sparked and fanned wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this week, including the largest fire in the United States, which was rapidly expanding near the Oregon-Idaho border on Friday. The Durkee Fire near Huntington, Oregon, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Boise, Idaho, has scorched 600 square miles (1,553 square […]
Paris Olympics kick off with dazzling River Seine show
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on Friday with an extravagant opening ceremony underway on the River Seine, marking the start of the summer Games. The event featured a pre-recorded video of French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane running across Paris with the Olympic flame, even taking it onto the metro. The ceremony unfolded amidst heightened […]
PTI puts off Islamabad rally as JI claims protesters arrested amid Section 144 – Pakistan
While PTI could not hold its planned protest in Islamabad on Friday due to the imposition of Section 144, the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) went ahead with a similar plan, claiming several party workers were arrested by the capital police. A day ago, the district administration in a statement had stated that Section 144 was already imposed […]