Reforms under way to privatise PIA – Business

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be privatised without any liabilities, as the losses of the national flag carrier will be transferred to the holding company, said Minister for Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan on Saturday. He stated that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed on two significant issues concerning the buyers of PIA. He […]

Hopeful for swift resolution with the new negotiation committee: Barrister Gohar

Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has welcomed the formation of the government’s negotiation committee, expressing hope that all issues will be resolved in the shortest possible time. In a statement, he said, “We welcome the government’s announcement of the committee, and it is a positive step. The negotiations between the government and PTI […]

PSX snaps record-setting spree after eight weeks – Business

KARACHI: After the ruthless mid-week bloodbath at the stock market that had sent the index in deep red, the bulls drove out bears to stage a partial recovery in the last session on renewed buying interest at an attractive valuation, but the market remained in the negative zone in the outgoing week. The three-day steep […]

Google Doodle marks December’s final half moon with interactive lunar game

Listen to article Google has launched a creative interactive Doodle to celebrate the final Half Moon of December, observed on Sunday, December 22. The doodle offers users an engaging way to learn about lunar cycles, combining fun with education. The game invites players to match different moon phases to form pairs and complete lunar cycles, allowing them […]

PTI, rights watchdog take exception to military justice – Pakistan

• Imran seeks global spotlight on ‘miscarriage of justice’; Asad vows to challenge it at every forum• Ministers jubilant; Tarar says no one involved in May 9 violence will be spared ISLAMABAD: The PTI has decided to challenge the military court convictions of its supporters at every available forum, as its leadership termed the trials […]

Manahil Malik returns to TikTok after video circulated online

Listen to article Pakistani TikTok star Manahil Malik has made a return to social media, just two months after announcing her departure following the videos circulated online. The influencer, who had faced widespread backlash, took to Instagram to confirm her comeback and shared her thoughts on the matter. In a recent Instagram story, Manahil explained that everyone […]

The Syrian impact – Newspaper

THE triumph of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led resistance in Syria has further disturbed the geopolitical equilibrium in the Middle East and beyond. For Pakistan, this development should mean not only modifications in its diplomatic priorities but also careful evaluation of the country’s internal and regional security dynamics. Pakistani fighters were not only involved in […]

Festivities fill Karachi air as lawyers’ body holds Christmas event – Pakistan

Festivities filled the air on Saturday as Christian community members gathered at Karachi’s City Court, where lawyers organised a Christmas event for them. Held at the court’s recently renovated New Bar Room, the Christmas celebration was organised by the International Lawyers Forum (ILF) and attended by over 100 lawyers, as well as notable civil society […]

US court rules NSO Group violated hacking laws in WhatsApp case

Listen to article A US federal judge has ruled that NSO Group, the Israeli maker of the controversial Pegasus spyware, violated state and federal US hacking laws in a case filed by WhatsApp. The lawsuit accused NSO Group of infecting the phones of 1,400 individuals over a two-week period in May 2019. The ruling, made by District […]

Fiery meteor streaks light up Southeastern US sky sparking theories

Thousands of residents across several southeastern states reported seeing a brilliant streak of light streaking through the sky. Around 10 pm, videos shared on social media platforms showed a cluster of fiery objects traveling slowly over Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee, sparking widespread curiosity and speculation. Many of the initial reports suggested the fireballs […]

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