PTI appoints Khadija Shah as communications lead amid ongoing legal battles
The PTI announced on Tuesday that prominent fashion designer Khadija Shah has been appointed as the national lead for strategic communications and outreach for its election analysis and management cell (EAMC). This announcement was shared via a post on the social media platform X with the official notification dated August 2. Shah made headlines last […]
China offers counter-terrorism support after deadly Balochistan attacks
BEIJING: China has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and expressed deep condolences to the victims, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, responding to a question at a daily press briefing, stated, “China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to firmly support Pakistan in […]
‘No room for weakness’: PM Shehbaz urges need for resolute decision after Balochistan violence – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that there was “no room for any weakness” and urged the need to “move forward with a resolute decision” to tackle terrorism, a day after horrific attacks across Balochistan claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security men. In the latest flare of violence, dozens of militants affiliated […]
Imran Khan questions Mohsin Naqvi’s credentials after embarrassing loss to Bangladesh
Listen to article Former Pakistan cricket captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi following the national team’s crushing 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test of their two-match series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Khan expressed his deep disappointment over the team’s recent performances, lamenting the drastic decline in […]
Karachi police on high alert as city braces for more rainfall – Pakistan
Following moderate to heavy rainfall in Karachi a day earlier, city police on Tuesday have been alerted to take precautionary measures as the Meteorological Department predicts more rainfall. The ‘deep depression’ system fast approaching lower parts of the province from Rajasthan brought about light to moderate rainfall in a few cities, including Karachi, on Monday […]
JI chief urges Sharif family to forego IPP charges to lower bills
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the Sharif family to relinquish capacity charges from their Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to reduce electricity bills. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Tuesday, Rehman criticised the IPPs, stating, “We cannot sustain the burden of these IPPs. If the Sharif family and the Mansha […]
Maulana Fazlur Rehman backs nationwide traders’ strike on August 28
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has announced his support for the nationwide traders’ strike scheduled for August 28. He stated that the strike is fully endorsed, emphasising that inflation and unjust taxes have made life unbearable for the public. “We fully support tomorrow’s strike by traders across […]
‘No room for weakness’: PM Shehbaz addresses cabinet meeting day after Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
A day after horrific attacks across Balochistan claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security men, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that there was “no room for any weakness”. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz stressed the need to identify the country’s enemies and express “full unity” among the nation. “We have […]
‘No time for weakness’: PM Shehbaz addresses cabinet meeting day after Balochistan attacks – Pakistan
A day after horrific attacks across Balochistan claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security men, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that there was “no time for [any] weakness”. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz stressed the need to identify the country’s enemies and express “full unity” among the nation. “We have […]
President Zardari honors Chinese General Li Qiaoming with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military)
ISLAMABD: President Asif Ali Zardari has honoured General Li Qiaoming, Commander of the Ground Forces of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) for his exceptional services and pivotal role in strengthening Sino-Pak defense relations. The award was presented on Tuesday at a special investiture ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr, which was attended by top […]