Hamas urges global action against Israel’s ‘brutal crimes’ in Gaza
GAZA: Palestinian resistance movement Hamas Saturday called on the international community and the UN to protect Palestinian civilians and work to stop “Israel’s brutal crimes against them.” “Israeli occupation violations continue with the support of Washington and Western capitals that provide cover for the extremist government to proceed with genocide,” Hamas said in a statement. […]
Indonesia celebrates 79th Independence Day in new capital Nusantara
Listen to article Indonesia on Saturday held celebration ceremonies for the country’s 79th independence anniversary at the newly inaugurated capital Nusantara. The major national flag-hoisting ceremony that took place at the State Palace in the new capital was attended by President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, and President-elect Prabowo Subianto, according to Antara News. The ceremony […]
Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze at London’s Somerset House – World
Around 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze at London’s historic Somerset House cultural centre on Saturday, with images posted on social media showing flames leaping out from underneath its roof. “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have now been sent in response to the fire at Somerset House. Crews are tackling a fire located […]
Startling new details expose Imran-Faiz-Bushra nexus
ISLAMABAD: Shocking new details have emerged in an ongoing investigation into the relationship between former ISI Director-General Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan. According to sources, Gen Faiz maintained contact with Khan through Bushra Bibi, Khan’s wife. It is alleged that Hameed would provide Bushra Bibi with information in advance, […]
Trained ANF dog shot dead by CAA bird shooters at Karachi airport
KARACHI: A trained dog belonging to the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was mistakenly shot dead by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) bird shooters at Karachi airport. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday around 3am. The bird shooters, mistaking the dog for a stray, fired at the animal after the captain of an approaching aircraft […]
MQM-P, JI demand reduction in electricity tariffs across Pakistan
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) and Jamaat-e-Islami have called for a reduction in electricity tariffs across the entire country, not just in Punjab, and the implementation of a uniform tariff nationwide. Senior MQM-P leader and Member of the National Assembly, Mustafa Kamal, criticised Nawaz Sharif’s announcement of reduced electricity rates in Punjab, stating that […]
NA speaker forms committee to probe PTI MNA’s ‘misogynistic’ remarks
ISLAMABAD: The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, on Saturday formed a special fact-finding committee to investigate the inappropriate remarks made by PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi regarding a female officer’s attire. The speaker expressed strong displeasure over the objection raised about the clothing of a female officer from K-Electric during a meeting of the […]
PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui says no more talks offers for PTI unless it is serious – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has indicated that his party would no longer “repeatedly call out” to the PTI for talks, while reiterating that the latter needed to approach it with seriousness. Relations between the PTI and the PML-N-led coalition government — already tense since party founder Imran Khan’s ouster in 2022 — have grown even […]
Last survivor of 1965 PIA Cairo crash passes away at 93 in London
Salahuddin Siddique, the last survivor of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) 1965 Cairo air crash, has passed away in London at the age of 93. A former General Manager of Public Affairs at PIA, Siddique was among the six passengers who survived the tragic crash. He retired from the airline in 1980. According to family […]
PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui says no more talk offers for PTI unless PTI ‘approaches it seriously’ – Pakistan
PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui has indicated that his party would no longer “repeatedly call out” to the PTI for talks, while reiterating that the latter needed to approach it with seriousness. Relations between the PTI and the PML-N-led coalition government — already tense since party founder Imran Khan’s ouster in 2022 — have grown even […]