PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram slams info minister for ‘advocating for military courts’ – Pakistan
PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram on Wednesday criticised Information Minister Attaullah Tarar for advocating for the trial of civilians in military courts, stating that the trials “tarnished Pakistan’s democratic and constitutional image around the world”. Twenty-five PTI activists were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment ranging from two to 10 years by a military court for […]
Cyclone death toll in Mayotte tops 39
MAMOUDZOU, FRANCE: The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the island’s prefect. Meanwhile, France’s interior ministry updated the number of wounded to 4,136, of which 124 were serious cases. “The work of identifying the victims of the cyclone continues, […]
Russia attacks Ukraine energy grid with missiles, drones
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Wednesday an “inhumane” attack from Russia, which launched over 170 missiles and drones on his war-torn country’s power grid on Christmas Day, killing an energy worker. The country woke up at 5:30 am (0330 GMT) to an air raid alarm, shortly followed by air force reports that Russia had […]
Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
BANGKOK: New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression. Under “Decree 147” all tech giants operating in Vietnam must verify users’ accounts via their phone numbers or Vietnamese […]
‘Military courts sole venue for defence attackers’
ISLAMABAD: Defending the May 9 convictions by the military courts, Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar on Wednesday asserted that cases involving attacks on military installations would be tried exclusively in military courts. He urged PTI to avoid muddying the waters by politicizing the issue. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar accused the former […]
Expect little from talks, Ashraf warns PTI
LAHORE: PTI should not hold high hopes from the negotiations with the government, former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has warned. However, he termed the initiation of dialogue a positive omen. On his PPP negotiations with the PML-N to secure space in Punjab, he claimed that the rulers had agreed to include the PPP in […]
2 FC personnel martyred, 4 injured by roadside bomb in Turbat: officials – Pakistan
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred and four injured by a roadside bomb on Wednesday in Balochistan’s Turbat district, officials said. The incident occurred in the Dasht Tehsil of Kharan, situated between Turbat and Gwadar, when a group of Arab sheikhs were returning to their camp after hunting, Dasht Assistant Commissioner (AC) Hameed Korai […]
Husain Haqqani debunks myths about US influence on Pakistani policies
Former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani, has stated that American policies are not formulated on social media, and it is a misconception that a phone call from US officials will resolve everything. He added that the US does not shape its policies based on social media trends while expressing his personal desire for […]
Two cops martyred in Shikarpur by unidentified attackers: police – Pakistan
Two police constables were martyred in Sindh’s Shikarpur district on Wednesday after unknown assailants opened fire on them, a statement from the Sindh Inspector General’s (IGP) operations room said. According to the statement issued by the operations room to Dawn.com, the two constables, identified as Altaf Brohi and Abdul Qadir Qallati, were “in civil dress” […]
AI game changer for realty sector
KARACHI: Real estate magnates, construction industry tycoons and artificial intelligence coaches have said that AI is a game changer, which requires a sustainable policy with rules and regulations while addressing poor governance in financial institutions. They stated this during the PropTech Convention 2024 on the second day of the three-day 18th Build Asia International Conference […]