Shehroze Kashif becomes youngest Pakistani to summit world’s 8,000m peaks – World
Shehroze Kashif made history on Wednesday by becoming the youngest Pakistani to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks. His final climb saw him successfully ascend Shishapangma, standing at 8,027 metres, in the early hours of the morning at 3:30am, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said. “The 22-year-old’s incredible journey, driven by unwavering […]
Musk’s X available again in Brazil after 40-day ban – Tech
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, which was banned in Brazil for 40 days in a legal tussle over disinformation, was available again on Wednesday. The site was accessible from inside Brazil, X’s largest Latin American market, a day after the Supreme Court lifted the suspension. Users reacted enthusiastically to its return with the hashtag […]
KP CM calls for peaceful resolution to Khyber tensions following violence ahead of PTM jirga – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has directed officials to resolve tensions in Khyber after Wednesday’s violence ahead of the Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga, said provincial government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif. On Sunday, the federal government imposed a ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), citing threats to national peace and security. A day […]
Former NA speaker Elahi Bux Soomro breathes his last in Karachi – Pakistan
Former National Assembly (NA) speaker Elahi Bux Soomro has passed away in Karachi, according to his family on Wednesday. A Facebook post written by the late political figure’s grandson Sardarzada Maula Bux Soomro confirmed his passing. He added that his grandfather’s funeral prayers would be offered tomorrow at 1pm. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori expressed […]
President Zardari awards Rs100mn to Karate champion Shahzaib Rindh – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday presented a Rs100 million cheque to Karate champion Shahzaib Rindh at Aiwan-e-Sadr for winning a global competition. Last month, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter made history when he won the Karate Combat Championship (KC-49) in Singapore, becoming the first-ever world champion from Pakistan. He defeated Brazil’s Bruno Roberto […]
Security czar Mohsin Naqvi warns PTM ahead of Khyber jirga – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday criticised the recently proscribed Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) for its rhetoric amid reports of violence ahead of the three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga in Khyber district. He said that the government was ready to talk on rights-related issues with anyone if done in a “proper manner”. On Sunday, the federal […]
Security czar warns PTM ahead of Khyber jirga – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday called out the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) for its rhetoric amid reports of violence ahead of the three-day Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga in Khyber district, saying that the government was ready to talk on rights-related issues with anyone if done in a “proper manner”. On Sunday, the federal government imposed […]
Record-breaking Root helps England dominate Pakistan 492-3 in first Test at Multan ground – Sport
Joe Root went past Alastair Cook as England’s highest Test run scorer with an unconquered hundred against Pakistan, anchoring his team to 492-3 in the first Test in Multan on Wednesday. The 33-year-old overhauled Cook’s aggregate of 12,472 runs and became the fifth-highest scorer of all time after he drove seamer Aamer Jamal for a […]
South Asia floods expose gaps in regional climate cooperation – World
As more extreme rainfall hits South Asia leading to floods that do not recognise national borders, regional countries must work together more to combat the mutual threat, experts said. Heavy rains led to flash floods and landslides that killed some 200 people in Nepal last month in two days of incessant rains caused by low […]
Committee approves independent multiplayer market for electricity – Business
The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Wednesday approved the establishment of an independent multiplayer market for power generation and purchase to gradually end the government’s role as a sole purchaser of electricity. Experts say that an independent operator can effectively connect buyers and sellers of electricity, resulting in more efficiency and market competitive prices. […]