Sindh police to impound vehicles without licences starting Jan
Listen to article Sindh Police have announced that from January 1, 2025, vehicles without a licence will be impounded, and strict action will be taken against traffic law violators without discrimination, Express News reported. A meeting chaired by IG Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, was held at the Central Police Office in Karachi on Tuesday to discuss the enforcement […]
GB court sentences ex-CM Khalid Khurshid to 34 years of jail for threatening security institutions – Pakistan
A Gilgit-Baltistan anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday sentenced former chief minister Khalid Khurshid Khan to 34 years in prison for threatening security institutions at a party rally in July. In July 2023, Khurshid, who is also PTI’s regional president, was disqualified by the GB Chief Court for allegedly obtaining a license from the GB Bar […]
Protests against Parachinar killings ease in Karachi as several routes reopen – Pakistan
Several roads in Karachi were reopened for traffic on Tuesday as sit-ins across the city against the recent killings in Parachinar, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram District, eased after police warnings. The religiopolitical Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) had given a country-wide call of protests to express solidarity with the people of Parachinar, who have also been […]
Govt rejects reports of deal reached with Saudi Arabia over Reko Diq
Listen to article Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik has denied reports of a deal with Saudi Arabia regarding the Reko Diq project. In a meeting with journalists in Islamabad on Tuesday, Malik said negotiations with Saudi Arabia over Reko Diq are ongoing and progressing positively. However, he clarified that no deal has been finalised yet. He expressed hope that a […]
Tensions escalate as protestors clash with police in Karachi
A protest at Karachi’s Numaish Chowrangi turned violent on Tuesday with participants pelting stones at police, who responded with tear gas shelling, Express News reported. The situation escalated as protesters set fire to a police post, a vehicle, and six motorcycles, prompting a crackdown by law enforcement. Police arrested several protesters and dismantled the protest camp […]
Sindh CM condemns violence during protests, orders action against perpetrators
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has strongly condemned the acts of violence during recent sit-ins in the city, where several vehicles and motorcycles were set ablaze. In a statement released through an official spokesperson, the Chief Minister expressed grave concern over the incidents and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. “Damaging public and […]
LPG prices reduced on New Year
The Government has announced major reduction in LPG prices on the eve of New Year. In celebration of the new year, the government has announced a reduction in LPG prices, with a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to the notification for January 2025, LPG prices have been decreased by […]
PM Shehbaz launches economic initiative ‘Uraan Pakistan’ programme
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday inaugurated the economic initiative ‘Uraan Pakistan’, declaring it a pivotal moment for the nation’s future. Speaking at the launch ceremony held in Islamabad, attended by senior government officials, federal ministers, and institutional heads, the premier said, “Today is a historic day as we commence the journey of Uraan […]
Anurag Kashyap to move south, criticises Bollywood’s focus on profit and stardom
Listen to article Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has announced plans to leave Mumbai and relocate to South India, citing growing frustration with the current state of the Hindi film industry. In a revealing interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kashyap opened up about his disillusionment with Bollywood, criticising the industry for prioritising profits and star culture over creativity […]
Belgium first EU nation to ban disposable e-cigarettes – Newspaper
BRUSSELS: Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium — the first EU country to ban them. From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people’s health as […]