‘Time to end terrorism’: 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 it was now “time to end terrorism”. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz said, “The recent incidents that took place in Balochistan yesterday, no matter how much they are condemned, […]
Balochistan plunges deeper into militancy vortex – Pakistan
A MAN mourns the death of his father, who lost his life in one of the attacks, at a hospital in Quetta, on Monday.—AFP • 23 identified as passengers from Punjab executed in Musakhail; 6 bodies found in Bolan; 7 killed in Kalat• 14 soldiers, police martyred while responding to terrorist attacks• Dozens of vehicles […]
Israeli minister threatens to build synagogue at Al Aqsa compound – World
JERUSALEM: A far-right Israeli minister sparked fresh outrage on Monday by saying he would build a synagogue at Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque compound if he could, once again challenging government policy. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who has repeatedly ignored the government’s long-standing ban on Jews praying at the site, told Army Radio […]
Farhan Akhtar disses Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’
Listen to article Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has candidly expressed his disinterest in Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal, stating he would not recommend the movie to anyone. In a recent interview, Akhtar revealed that the film failed to leave an impact on him. “If I had been offered to produce Animal, I would have declined. The […]
Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft ‘violated’ airspace – World
TOKYO: Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft “violated” its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions. The two-minute incursion into Japanese airspace by the Y-9 surveillance aircraft at 11:29am was the first by a Chinese military plane, local media reported. The aircraft “violated the […]
8 Reasons to Walk 30 Minutes Every Day
PUBLISHED August 27, 2024 Walking is one of the most straightforward and effective exercises out there. It’s accessible to nearly everyone, requires no special gear, and can be done virtually anywhere. A daily 30-minute walk offers a myriad of health benefits, both physical and mental. Here’s how dedicating half an hour each day to walking […]
Green Pakistan Initiative role in agriculture sector discussed in NA committee – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research were on Monday given an in-depth briefing on Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI), led by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), in driving advancements within the country’s agriculture and livestock sectors. The committee’s discussions at the Green Pakistan Initiative office in Rawalpindi […]
Punjab’s new law targets begging mafias with harsher, non-bailable penalties
Listen to article The Punjab Cabinet has approved amendments to the province’s anti-begging law, escalating penalties for those forcing others to beg and making it a non-bailable offence, officials said on Tuesday. The amendments to The Punjab Vagrancy Ordinance 1958 increased jail terms and fines for leaders of begging mafias. Under the revised law, a ring leader […]
NA opposition demands govt name next CJP ‘immediately’ – Pakistan
• Law minister says chief justice’s appointment will be in line with Constitution; reiterates most senior judge to head Supreme Court• Joint session of parliament likely next week; rules out constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Amid rumours that the government plans to extend the terms of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and army chief General Asim Munir, […]
SC urges government to minimise detention period for death row prisoners
Listen to article The Supreme Court of Pakistan has urged both federal and provincial governments to reconsider policies and enact or amend existing laws to align with international standards, aiming to minimise the duration of death row prisoners’ detention in death cells. In a nine-page judgment authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, the court highlighted the prolonged […]