Authorities say no local transmission of mpox – Pakistan
• PM orders tighter border screening, directs NCOC to remain vigilant• Over 18,700 cases detected in Africa since January ISLAMABAD: Health authorities informed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday that there is no evidence of local transmission of mpox in Pakistan and that a comprehensive strategy has been formulated to protect citizens from the disease. […]
PM Shebaz vows crackdown against corrupt elements in power distribution companies
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to take strict action against corrupt elements within power distribution companies, emphasising the government’s commitment to curbing electricity theft, reducing line losses, and improving the power distribution system. During a review meeting on energy sector reforms at the Prime Minister’s House, the premier directed federal and provincial authorities to […]
What record can Babar Azam shatter in the Test series against Bangladesh?
Pakistan’s white-ball captain Babar Azam is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. With 2,661 runs in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Babar is just 339 runs away from crossing the 3,000-run mark, a feat that would make him only the fifth player in […]
The Faiz phenomenon – Pakistan
FORMER spymaster retired Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed’s arrest and the news that he may be facing a field general court martial for activities prejudicial to the military’s rules and regulations have understandably generated immense excitement in the media. Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed occupied two of the most powerful positions in the country’s intelligence establishment after he was […]
PCB decides to relocate second Test match against Bangladesh from Karachi
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to relocate the second Test match of the Pakistan-Bangladesh series from Karachi to Rawalpindi. The match, originally scheduled to start on August 30, will now take place in Rawalpindi due to ongoing renovations at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The first Test of the series is […]
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar loses temper when questioned over alleged links with Faiz Hameed and May 9 riots
Listen to article Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice (retd) Saqib Nisar reacted angrily when questioned about his alleged connections with former ISI chief Faiz Hameed and his alleged involvement in the events of May 9. During a TV programme, a journalist shared details of a recent phone conversation with Saqib Nisar. The journalist reported that there are […]
KP minister ‘removed for corruption’ on Imran’s orders – Pakistan
• Barrister Saif claims three-member committee probed allegation against former cabinet member• Ex-C&W minister Shakeel has accused provincial govt of ‘embezzlement’• Sher Afzal Marwat meets Imran in Adiala ISLAMABAD: The provincial minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been fired for alleged corruption on the directions of PTI founder Imran Khan, the adviser to KP Chief Minister […]
Govt denies internet slowdown, blames excessive VPN usage for disruptions
State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has denied claims that the government slowed down or blocked internet services, attributing recent disruptions to the increased use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). In a press conference, Shaza Fatima emphasised that the government is committed to improving the country’s IT infrastructure and attracting more investment […]
President urges nation to actively plant trees – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all Pakistanis, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024 and plant as many trees as possible to support the national objective of increasing the tree cover. “As we embark on the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to […]
Man runs away from home to avoid wife’s ‘torture’
Listen to article BENGALURU: A Bengaluru-based techie, who went missing on August 4, was located in Noida on Thursday, after fleeing his home to escape what he described as his wife’s “torture.” The man, a resident of North Bengaluru, was found by police near a mall in Noida, where he had been seen exiting after watching a […]