Chinese envoy asks govt to take ‘targeted security measures’ for safety of workers – Pakistan
The Chinese consul general has stressed that China firmly supports Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and asked the federal government to implement targeted security measures to protect Chinese personnel, projects and institutions working in the country. Counter-terrorism efforts remain a key topic of discussion between the two countries due to the rising frequency of attacks […]
Balochistan Assembly passes resolution demanding PTI ban; Sanaullah says room still for talks – Pakistan
The Balochistan Assembly passed a resolution amid an opposition walkout on Thursday to ban the PTI after this week’s protests in Islamabad even as PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said that the room for talks with the party was still present. A day of pitched battles between security forces and PTI protesters across the federal capital […]
Champions Trophy deadlock: Naqvi reassures to watch Pakistan’s best interests at Friday’s ICC meeting – Sport
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured that the board would protect the best interests of cricket in Pakistan during tomorrow’s International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting regarding the Champions Trophy deadlock. On Tuesday, an ICC spokesman ICC confirmed that a meeting would be held on Friday to determine the destiny of next […]
Matiullah Jan remanded for 2 days in ‘bogus’ terrorism, narcotics case amid demands for release – Pakistan
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was remanded for two days in police custody on Thursday in a terrorism and narcotics case that was widely derided as being “bogus” on “trumped up charges” amid demands for his release. He was earlier booked in a terrorism and narcotics case today amid concerns raised by rights bodies over his […]
Matiullah Jan remanded for 2 days in ‘bogus, trumped up’ terrorism, narcotics case amid outcry for release – Pakistan
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was remanded for two days in police custody on Thursday in a terrorism and narcotics case that was widely derided as being “bogus” on “trumped up charges” amid an outcry for his release. He was earlier booked in a terrorism and narcotics case today amid concerns raised by rights bodies over […]
62pc of digital content creators do not fact-check info before sharing, Unesco survey shows – World
A new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has revealed that two-thirds of digital content creators do not check their facts before sharing content. The report, titled ‘Behind the Screens’ and released on Tuesday, is the first global analysis of digital content creators’ motivations and practices, as well as the […]
Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India’s Manipur – World
Ethnic clashes over land and quotas in education and govt jobs have killed at least 258 people and displaced more than 60,000 since last year. Gunmen seized six hostages this month while exchanging fire with troops in India’s northeastern state of Manipur after a rocket-propelled grenade reduced vehicles and homes to charred hulks in the […]
PTI issues list of ‘missing’ supporters as Pindi police deny opening fire during protest – Pakistan
The PTI on Thursday issued a list of supporters that it alleged were still missing since party protesters were cleared from Islamabad in a state crackdown that the Rawalpindi police denied saw any open firing on the crowds. A day of pitched battles between security forces and PTI protesters across the federal capital ended in […]
Pakistan, World Bank join hands to combat smog in Islamabad – Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine met in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss joint initiatives to tackle smog and advance sustainable development in the capital. Caused by toxic pollutants, smog has engulfed several cities in Punjab over the past month, with Lahore and Multan being the worst hit. The AQI […]
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan booked in terrorism, narcotics case as CPJ, HRCP demand release – Pakistan
Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was booked in a terrorism and narcotics case on Thursday, amid concerns raised by rights bodies over his reported arrest from Islamabad last night. Following the claim of Jan’s son that his father was “abducted” from Islamabad last night by “unknown individuals”, it emerged that the journalist was booked in a […]