Syria’s embattled Assad seeks to shore up support after Aleppo loss – World
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel offensive saw government forces lose control of Aleppo for the first time since the start of the country’s civil war. An Islamist-dominated rebel alliance attacked forces of the Syrian government on Wednesday, the same day […]
Govt forms task force against ‘malicious campaign’ following PTI claims of protesters’ deaths – Pakistan
The government has formed a joint task force (JTF) to identify and trace perpetrators involved in a “massive malicious campaign”, which it said was aimed at discrediting the state, it emerged on Monday. The development comes amid claims by the PTI that at least 12 party supporters died in Islamabad as a result of firing […]
Govt forms task force to act against ‘malicious campaign’ following PTI claims of protesters’ deaths – Pakistan
The government has formed a joint task force (JTF) to identify and trace perpetrators involved in a “massive malicious campaign”, which it said was aimed at discrediting the state, it emerged on Monday. The development comes amid claims by the PTI that at least 12 party supporters died in Islamabad as a result of firing […]
Brook, Carse shine as England win convincingly in Christchurch – Sport
CHRISTCHURCH: England romped to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and bring the Black Caps thudding back to earth after their recent triumph in India. Big batting, notably Harry Brook’s 171, and a fine display of seam-bowling from […]
Biden’s long-awaited Africa trip to tout a win against China – World
Joe Biden headed to Angola on Sunday for a trip that will deliver on a promise to visit Africa during his presidency and focus on a major US-backed railway project that aims to divert critical minerals away from China. The project, partly funded with a US loan, links the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and […]
No slowing down PSX as 100 Index continues bullish momentum even after surpassing 100,000 milestone – Business
Bulls continued to maintain their control over the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares climbed over 1,200 points on Monday in intraday trade as investors expected a dip in the inflation reading for the month of November. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1,248.84 points, or 1.23 per cent, to stand at 102,606.16 points from the […]
Bullish momentum continues at PSX on easing inflationary pressure – Business
Bulls continued to maintain their control over the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as shares climbed over 1,200 points on Monday in intraday trade as investors expected a dip in the inflation reading for the month of November. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 1,248.84 points, or 1.23 per cent, to stand at 102,606.16 points from the […]
And then they came for VPNs – Pakistan
ON Nov 28, 2024, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz posted a video on X — via a VPN, of course, since X has been officially banned by the government — announcing Pakistan’s first IT city. One wonders what an IT city can possibly offer a country that lacks basic connectivity and regular access to platforms […]
Govt considers lowering retirement age to 55 – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Amid discussions over increase in retirement age for selective positions, the government is also examining reducing the average age of superannuation by five years to 55 for containing long-term pension bill. This is one of the proposals suggested by an international lender and currently under federal government’s consideration as part of wider pension reforms, […]
Sixteen terrorists killed in action across three provinces – Newspaper
• Two security personnel, as many policemen martyred; many injured as attacks on police stations in Punjab and KP repulsed• Baka Khel operation leaves five suspects dead; three killed, two arrested in Khyber; four gunned down in Sherani; four killed in Mianwali KARACHI: At least sixteen terrorists were gunned down and four law enforcers, including […]