Free from zoo captivity, Madhubala reunites with sisters at Safari Park after 15 years – Pakistan
Madhubala gracefully treaded inside her night room at the Safari Park, Karachi amid cheers and whistles. Her tail swung from side to side — a sign of a relaxed elephant. A feast awaited nearby, with cucumbers, carrots, bananas, apples and watermelons on the menu. She gulped all of it down within minutes. The 17-year-old African […]
In pictures: PTI supporters rally towards Islamabad’s D-chowk amid police using teargas – Pakistan
Protesters reach the high-security point in federal capital for PTI’s much-touted powershow demanding jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s release. PTI protesters inched towards Islamabad’s D-Chowk on Tuesday for the party’s much-touted power show, with intense tear gas shelling reported as the government reaffirmed its pledge to stop the protest. The party’s convoys from across the country […]
The women factor in Pakistani politics – Pakistan
THE old adage “what goes around, comes around” has never been more fitting than in the case of PTI founder Imran Khan, who has found himself trapped by the irony of his own words, delivered on a number of occasions as part of the political rhetoric he has used against his opponents. The recent entry […]
PTI protesters reach D-Chowk amid intense tear gas shelling – Pakistan
Army reportedly called into capital as 4 personnel dead in violence; PTI claims 2 dead in “shooting” at protesters. As several PTI protesters reached Islamabad’s D-Chowk, intense tear gas shelling was reported as security forces sprung into action amid a stalemate in talks between the government and the opposition party. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]
PPP responds to MQM’s outbursts over poor civic conditions in Hyderabad – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s provincial and local leaders on Monday lambasted the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for their harangue against Sindh government and said that it should first account for its own performance when it had been controlling civic bodies for decades. Speaking at a news conference in the local press club, PPP’s Sindh information […]
Internet disruptions affect routine life, causing misery to Karachiites – Pakistan
KARACHI: Like other parts of the country, internet disruptions have plagued Karachi for the past three days, affecting day-to-day activities of everyone and causing financial loss to those dependent on online services. Citizens report issues with WiFi and mobile data services as well as social media apps including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. They are unable, […]
Sinner completes year to remember as Italy retain Davis Cup – Sport
MALAGA: Jannik Sinner completed his sensational year by leading Italy to a successful defence of the Davis Cup with victory over the Netherlands in the final on Sunday. The world number one eased to a 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 triumph against Tallon Griekspoor for the winning point after Matteo Berrettini had put the defending champions ahead […]
Several PTI protesters reach D-Chowk amid reports of intense tear gas shelling – Pakistan
As several PTI protesters reached Islamabad’s D-Chowk, intense tear gas shelling was reported as security forces sprung into action amid a stalemate in talks between the government and the opposition party. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned what he said was an “attack by protesters”, which the interior minister said resulted in the deaths of […]
Govt condemns ‘attack by protesters’ leaving 3 Rangers, a cop dead in Islamabad – Pakistan
As PTI convoys entered Islamabad for the party’s planned power show, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned what he said was an “attack by protesters”, which the interior ministry said resulted in the deaths of at least four security personnel. The incident comes as PTI convoys — plying roads countrywide since Sunday — gather […]
Govt condemns ‘attack by protesters’ leaving 4 Rangers, 2 cops dead in Islamabad – Pakistan
As PTI convoys entered Islamabad for the party’s planned power show, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned what he said was an “attack by protesters”, which the interior ministry said resulted in the martyrdom of at least four Rangers personnel. The incident comes as PTI convoys — plying roads countrywide since Sunday — gather […]