Azerbaijan says Russia shot at plane before crash, demands it admit guilt – World
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt. Aliyev made the accusation in an interview with state media at Baku airport four days after the […]
Parachinar deadlock
Listen to article The blood-soaked Parachinar valley is reportedly in a deadlock as ongoing efforts for peace have hit snags. After weeks of bloodshed, the convening of a Grand Jirga has twinkled a ray of hope. But it is worrisome to learn that both the warring sides cannot reach an agreement yet owing to unavailability of few […]
Pak-Afghan ties on the edge
Listen to article On December 23, after a gap of 15 months, Pakistan dispatched a high-level delegation led by Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq, the country’s special representative on Afghanistan, to Kabul. The visit was part of renewed push to reset troubled ties with Afghanistan. Pakistan virtually severed contacts with Afghanistan in the last 12 months to put pressure […]
Trump’s likely pressure on Iran
Listen to article As President-elect Doanld Trump is planning to take office on January 20, 2025 as the 47th President of the United States, his country’s approach towards Iran would be one of the priority areas for his administration. According to David Sanger, writing for The New York Times and published by the newspaper on the Christmas […]
Taliban bans windows overlooking areas used by women in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s supreme leader has issued a new decree banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that could provide views into areas used by Afghan women. Existing windows with such views are to be blocked, according to the order. In a statement released late Saturday, Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that new buildings […]
How religious schools need to be governed as the madrassa registration bill finally becomes law?
The Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024, commonly known as the madrassah registration bill, has officially become law with the signature of President Asif Ali Zardari as the new legislation will require all madrassas to comply with the government’s regulations. According to Express News, the federal government has agreed to the demands of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan […]
Protest over Parachinar issue in Karachi irks Shazia Marri
Shazia Marri, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has condemned the use of the Parachinar issue for political gain in Sindh, calling it an injustice to the people of the province. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Marri expressed concerns over the deteriorating situation in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She said, “The […]
Karachi’s college system under scrutiny after sharp decline in intermediate results
The latest drop in the results of the first-year intermediate exams in Karachi has raised significant concerns about the quality and functionality of the city’s entire college education system. According to Express News, the sharp decline in pass rates has also highlighted serious issues with the performance of the Karachi Intermediate Board’s inspection department, which […]
179 dead, 2 rescued in South Korea’s worst aviation disaster – World
At least 179 people were killed when an airliner belly-landed and veered off the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport on Sunday, Yonhap reported. Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from the Thai capital Bangkok with 181 people on board, was attempting to land shortly […]
Younis Khan optimistic about Pakistan’s chances at Champions Trophy
Former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan has expressed high hopes for the national team in the upcoming Champions Trophy, backing them to defend their title successfully. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Munchi Premier League Season 4 at Asghar Ali Shah Stadium, Khan stated that Pakistan’s recent performances have been […]