Putin claims Russia achieved its goals in Syria, says Assad’s fall not a defeat

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the fall of ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was not a “defeat” for Russia, claiming Moscow had achieved its goals in the country. Assad fled to Moscow earlier this month after a shock rebel advance ended half a century of rule by the Assad family, marked by repression […]

PM Shehbaz addresses D8 summit in Cairo – Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) countries being held in Cairo. Founded in 1997 in Istanbul, the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8, is an organisation for development cooperation among Egypt, Nigeria, Turkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, and Malaysia. Its objective is to […]

52 killed in two bus accidents in central Afghanistan – World

Two bus accidents involving a fuel tanker and a truck on a highway through central Afghanistan killed 52 people and injured 65, the Taliban government spokesmen said on Thursday. The accidents happened in Ghazni province on the same highway between the capital Kabul and southern Kandahar city on late Wednesday, provincial head of information and […]

Eurozone crypto ownership doubles in two years, mostly as investment: ECB survey

The number of eurozone consumers who own cryptocurrencies has more than doubled in the past two years, with most using them as an investment, a European Central Bank survey indicated Thursday. Nine percent of those quizzed said they owned crypto assets such as bitcoin or ether, up from four percent in 2022, according to the […]

PM Shehbaz, Bangladesh’s Yunus decide to deepen ties

Listen to article Pakistan and Bangladesh have committed to expanding and deepening their bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. This agreement was made during a meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, held on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo today. The two leaders underscored […]

Karachi education boards to use e-marking for 2025 exams

Listen to article The secondary and higher secondary education boards in Karachi have decided to implement e-marking for the 2025 annual examinations, marking a significant shift towards digital assessment. Preparations are underway for both matriculation and intermediate level examinations. The decision followed a training workshop on e-marking held by the Federal Board in Islamabad last week. Karachi […]

PTI expels Salman Ahmad for targeting Bushra Bibi and Khan’s family

Salman Ahmad, a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been expelled from the party, with the notification of his dismissal officially issued by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. According to the notification released by PTI, Salman Ahmad was found to violate the party’s policies. He had been posting anti-PTI content on social media, specifically targeting the […]

7 Most Outrageous Guinness World Records of 2024

PUBLISHED December 19, 2024 2024 has been a year of astonishing feats, where the limits of human creativity, strength, and determination were pushed to new extremes. From epic gaming setups to gravity-defying car stunts, this year’s Guinness World Records showcase some of the most bizarre and awe-inspiring achievements to date. With the theme Our Blue […]

Amin Gandapur, 13 others indicted in GHQ attack case

Listen to article An anti-terrorism court indicted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and 13 others in the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case stemming from the May 9 incidents, Express News reported. Chief Minister Gandapur appeared in court, leading to the cancellation of his arrest warrants. The hearing also saw the attendance of several high-profile accused, […]

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