Rethinking vertical expansion of Islamabad
Successive governments in Pakistan have historically been showing sturdy commitment to encourage vertical expansion of cities. In early 2019, for example, then Prime Minister vowed to embolden vertical expansion of Pakistani cities paving way for the growth of high-rise buildings all over the country. However, no serious effort was made. Recently, the Federal Minister of […]
Nayab’ selected for Jaipur International Film Festival
Following its success at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the Yumna Zaidi starrer Nayab can add yet another feather to its cap. The film portraying the heartwarming tale of a young girl who yearns to be a cricketer has been selected for the ninth Jaipur International Film Festival to be held in India […]
7 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s Kurram district, says military – Pakistan
Seven terrorists were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday. According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists in the area. It said security forces […]
Internet disruptions could cost Pakistan $300m, IT group warns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could lose up to $300 million because of internet disruptions, an IT group warned Thursday. “We see a careless and reckless implementation of the national firewall that threatens to strangle the IT industry before its maturity,” said Ali Ihsan from the Pakistan Software Houses Association. “The internet, its reliability, quality, and throughput are […]
Pakistani community in Paris buoyed by Arshad Nadeem’s feat on Independence Day
PARIS: The Pakistani community in Paris celebrated the Independence Day on August 14, marking it as special due to Arshad Nadeem’s incredible feat here on August 8 where he broke the Olympic record with a massive 92.97m in the javelin throw event. One of the older members of the Pakistani community, Raja Karamat Ali was […]
Matthew Perry’s assistant among five arrested in connection with ketamine overdose death
In a significant development, federal authorities have charged five individuals linked to the death of actor Matthew Perry, who succumbed to a ketamine overdose last year. Among those charged are Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors accused of supplying the actor with large quantities of the drug. US Attorney Martin Estrada revealed the […]
Turkey, Iraq strengthen security ties with new military pact
Listen to article ANKARA: Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding on military, security and counter-terrorism cooperation, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, after two days of high-level security talks in Ankara. The neighbouring countries have in recent years been at loggerheads over Ankara’s cross-border military operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party […]
Govt orders PTA, other bodies to submit report following internet disruption claims – Pakistan
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Thursday that the government had ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other relevant bodies to submit a report after citizens in various cities of Pakistan claimed they had been facing internet connectivity issues. Her statement comes a day after the business […]
IHC judge asks how govt will bring foreign investment in country amidst enforced disappearances – Pakistan
Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb on Thursday questioned how the government was planning to attract foreign investment amid the continuing phenomenon of missing persons in the country. The judge issued the remarks during a hearing related to the recovery of missing PTI worker Malik Faizan. Two days ago, the IHC had also […]
Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha amid escalating conflict
DOHA/ CAIRO: A new round of Gaza ceasefire talks was underway in the Qatari capital Doha on Thursday afternoon, officials said, with Israel’s spy chief joining his US and Egyptian counterparts and Qatar’s prime minister for the closed-door meeting. The talks began as Gaza health officials reported separately that the death toll in the Palestinian […]