Pakistan flag installed at UNSC as country becomes non-permanent member for 8th time – Pakistan
The Pakistani national flag was installed in front of the United Nations Security Council chamber, as the country began its eighth term as a non-permanent member (2025-26) of the 15-member body, according to a press release issued by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations on Thursday. Pakistan on Wednesday began a two-year […]
India and Bangladesh begin return of detained fishermen – World
Neighbouring India and Bangladesh have begun repatriating 185 incarcerated fishermen in a deal struck despite strained diplomatic ties, foreign ministry officials said. Dhaka is handing over 95 Indian fishermen while New Delhi is releasing 90 Bangladeshis, with the handover set to be completed at sea by coastguard units. New Delhi’s foreign ministry said the Indian […]
Negotiations will continue even if Imran Khan is sentenced on January 6
In a press conference on Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Waqas Akram Sheikh said that the party’s negotiation process will persist even if founder Imran Khan is sentenced on January 6, Express News reported. Sheikh added that the call for the civil disobedience campaign originated from Khan. He underscored that the ongoing civil disobedience movement is contingent […]
Sara Sharif’s father attacked in prison after being jailed for murdering 10-year-old – World
Urfan Sharif, who was jailed last month for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, has been attacked in Belmarsh Prison, Sky News reported today. On December 17, Urfan and Sara’s stepmother were jailed for 40 and 33 years, respectively, for her murder after a trial which heard harrowing details of her treatment. Urfan […]
Deer rescued in Lahore after crossing India-Pakistan border
Listen to article A starving sambar deer crossed the India-Pakistan border and wandered into a residential area near Narang Mandi in Lahore, where locals captured it and alerted Punjab Wildlife officials. The deer entered the premises of the Agricultural Development Bank before it was safely rescued by wildlife authorities. Assistant Director Wildlife Junaid Alam confirmed that a […]
Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr 2025: Expected dates for Pakistan
Listen to article As Ramadan approaches in 2025, Muslims worldwide are preparing for the holy month, with expectations that it will begin on the evening of either February 28 or March 1. The exact start date, however, will be determined based on the sighting of the crescent moon, a deeply rooted tradition in Islam that marks the […]
South Africa hand Test debut to Maphaka as Pakistan look to square series – Sport
CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to their side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday. Opening batter Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out with a left thigh strain and will be replaced by […]
SCBA hails, PTI shrugs off relief handed to 19 convicts – Newspaper
• Rauf Atta backs govt-opposition dialogue• Barrister Gohar slams ‘conviction stigma’ by military court ISLAMABAD: The acceptance of mercy petitions of 19 people convicted in the May 9 riots case by the army’s courts of appeal drew mixed reactions on Thursday with the highest forum of the country’s lawyers welcoming it but the opposition PTI […]
Biden awards presidential medal to Trump critic Liz Cheney
Listen to article President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor in the United States, to 20 individuals in a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Among the honorees were members of the House of Representatives committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The award recognizes those who […]
Saim Ayub stretchered off after twisting ankle in 2nd Test
Listen to article Pakistan’s opening batter Saim Ayub was stretchered off the field on the first day of the second Test against South Africa after suffering a painful ankle injury. The 22-year-old twisted his right ankle while chasing a ball towards the third-man boundary, forcing him to leave the field less than an hour into the match at […]