WhatsApp, Instagram services disrupted across Pakistan
WhatsApp services have been disrupted for users across Pakistan, with many people reporting difficulties in sharing voice notes and media files, including pictures and videos, since Thursday night. Similar issues have also been observed on Instagram. The disruptions have been particularly inconvenient for users in major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Karachi, where […]
New foreign secretary to take the reins in challenging times – Pakistan
Amna Baloch ISLAMABAD: With Ambassador Amna Baloch set to assume the role of foreign secretary, she will face a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions and bureaucratic headaches. Her appointment was approved by PM Shehbaz Sharif earlier this week, following a single-name submission. She was the second senior-most on the seniority list of Foreign Service Officers […]
Sit-in called off, but movement to continue, says Mahrang – Pakistan
GWADAR: Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Dr Mahrang Baloch has called for all Baloch people to unite, saying that they should remain committed to the national movement in the face of oppression, injustice, and the enforced disappearance of their loved ones. Speaking at a large gathering at Fida Shaheed Chowk on Friday, after reaching Turbat from […]
Imran Khan to file case for May 9 CCTV footage: Omar Ayub
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub claimed that the PTI supremo Imran Khan believes PML-N and PPP are deliberately creating a rift between the public and the military. Speaking at the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Omar emphasised that politics should remain the domain of politicians, while the military, equipped with G3 rifles, cannons, tanks, and the Air […]
Man kills sister-in-law, tenant in Karachi ‘in name of honour’
A man shot and killed his sister-in-law and her tenant, apparently in the name of honour near Rana Ground, Baldia Jungle School, Karachi. According to SHO Ittehad Town, Rao Shabbir, the victims were identified as 32-year-old Sonia, wife of Tanveer, and 38-year-old Muhammad Irshad, son of Lal Dad Shah. Initial investigations suggest that the shooting was motivated […]
Refugee Olympian disqualified for wearing ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape at Paris 2024
Listen to article B-Girl Manizha Talash, an Afghan member of the Refugee Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Games, was disqualified on Friday after displaying the words “Free Afghan Women” on her cape during a breaking routine. The 21-year-old, who fled Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 and now resides in Spain, took to […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn Tirah Valley attack, vow to continue anti-terrorism fight
Listen to article President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned the attack on security forces in the Tirah Valley of Khyber District. President and PM expressed their condolences over the loss of personnel in the line of duty. Three valiant soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while eliminating three khwarij […]
SUPARCO issues alert as Solar storm threatens Earth’s satellites, power grids
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Commission (SUPARCO) has issued an urgent warning regarding a significant solar storm currently surrounding Earth. This solar storm, driven by three Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun, poses serious risks to satellites, power grids, and space stations. The first two CMEs, classified as M-class solar flares, were relatively […]
Punjab slashes wheat prices amid market surplus
Listen to article The Punjab government has announced further reductions in the prices of 10kg and 20kg flour bags across the province. Punjab’s Minister of Food, Bilal Yasin, confirmed the issuance of a notification detailing the price cuts. In Lahore, the price of a 20kg flour bag has been reduced by Rs70, bringing the new price to […]
Tom Cruise too controversial for French anti-cult groups
PARIS: Anti-cult activists have condemned the likely appearance of Hollywood actor and well-known Scientologist Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday. While his attendance has not been confirmed, the Mission Impossible star is widely expected to be part of the Games’ final show, angering a French umbrella group for cult victims. “The […]