Blinken says US has made ‘direct contact’ with Syria’s victorious HTS rebel group – World
The United States has made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels despite designating the group as terrorists, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday, as he sought international unity on a peaceful transition. “We’ve been in contact with HTS and with other parties,” Blinken told reporters after talks on Syria in […]
PTI’s Gohar urges ‘comprehensive, unconditional’ continuation in dialogue amid party hesitation – Pakistan
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday urged the need for continuing to pursue “comprehensive, unconditional” negotiations between the PTI and the federal government amid hesitation in the party. PTI leaders had recently agreed to negotiate with the federal government if the offer was ‘serious’ but party founder Imran Khan had criticised the leadership […]
Indian SC blocks any suit against places of worship amid petitions for mosques, Ajmer Sharif shrine – World
The Indian Supreme Court has blocked trial courts from registering any new suits against places of worship until they get further orders from the top court. The directions on Thursday came as the top court hears petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits conversion of any place of worship. It also provides […]
Islamabad ATC releases 38 suspects after discharging them in PTI D-Chowk protest cases – Pakistan
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) has released 38 individuals arrested in connection with last month’s D-Chowk protest, while 50 others were sent on a judicial remand, it emerged on Saturday. On November 13, PTI founder Imran Khan issued a “final call” for nationwide protests on Nov 24, demanding the restoration of the PTI’s electoral mandate, […]
Indian SC blocks any suit against places of worship amid petitions for mosques – World
The Indian Supreme Court has blocked trial courts from registering any new suits against places of worship until they get further orders from the top court. The directions on Thursday came as the top court hears petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits conversion of any place of worship. It also provides […]
Indian airliner makes medical emergency landing at Karachi airport – World
An Indian airliner carrying 186 passengers from Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah made an emergency landing at the Karachi airport last night due to a passenger falling ill, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said on Saturday. The PAA, established on August 9 is a public sector autonomous body working under the aviation ministry. It came into being […]
Two detained after bomb kills 3, injures 48 at Thai festival – World
Authorities in Thailand have arrested two men following a bomb blast at a festival near the border with Myanmar that killed three people and wounded dozens, police said on Saturday. An improvised explosive device went off on a dance floor at a festival in Umphang district in Thailand’s northern Tak province on Friday night, according […]
More Turkish dramas to air as Pakistan, Turkiye agree on joint broadcasts – Pakistan
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and the communications head of the Turkish presidency on Saturday agreed on joint broadcasts between PTV and Turkiye’s state-run television TRT, including airing popular Turkish dramas in Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported. The development came as Tarar, who arrived in Turkiye on Thursday on a three-day official visit, met with Professor Fahrettin […]
Islamabad ATC grants bail to three teenagers in D-Chowk protest case – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad granted bail to three teenagers arrested in a case registered by the Secretariat police station pertaining to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) protest at D-Chowk. The youngsters, aged 14, 16, and 17.5 years, were released on bonds of Rs10,000 each. During the hearing, the petitioners’ legal representatives presented arguments highlighting […]
After Imad, veteran pacer Amir announces retirement from international cricket – Sport
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket, a day after white-ball spinning all-rounder Imad Wasim quit the game, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday. The pair, who took back their retirement from the game earlier this year, were selected for the ICC T20 World Cup earlier this year where […]