Bilawal pays tribute to ZAB
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid glowing tributes to Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 97th birth anniversary, honouring him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to illuminate the path toward a stronger and more equitable Pakistan. The PPP chairman said that late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was the architect […]
89 Pakistani pilgrims leave for Ajmer Sharif
LAHORE: A group of 89 Pakistan pilgrims crossed into India through Lahore’s Wagah border crossing on Sunday to take part in the urs ceremonies of the patron saint of the Indian subcontinent Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti Ajmeri (RA).A total of 500 Pakistanis had applied for visa to attend the 813th death anniversary of the sufi […]
'Imran jailed over missing receipts'
As the talks proceed in fits and starts, Federal Minister for Development Ahsan Iqbal has said PTI founding chairman Imran Khan was imprisoned because he failed to provide satisfactory documentation regarding corruption allegations. The minister said if the incarcerated leader can convincingly explain the "theft" of Rs50 billion – the £190 million case – the […]
Masood, Babar launch Pak fightback
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday. The tourists went to the close on 213 for one in their […]
Injured Saim to travel to London
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken swift action to address the injury of Saim Ayub, who was forced off the field during the second Test against South Africa at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision to send Ayub to London for advanced medical treatment after consulting with doctors. The […]
Sialkot win first QeA Trophy title after 16 years
Sialkot held their nerves in tense moments to clinch the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25, defeating Peshawar by just one wicket at the UBL Sports Complex, Karachi on Sunday. Chasing a target of 173 runs on a dicey surface, Sialkot got over the line with nine wickets down to claim their first Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title since 2008. […]
Monitor reports blasts at arms depots near Damascus – World
A Syria war monitor said explosions on Sunday rocked an area near Damascus housing weapons depots used by the toppled government of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said the blasts in the Kisweh area, south of the Syrian capital, may be the result of an Israeli air strike. The Israeli military, […]
Uzbekistan to launch direct flight to Karachi in bid to strengthen bilateral ties: envoy – Pakistan
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Alisher Tukhtaev has announced his government’s plan to introduce a new direct flight route between Uzbekistan and Karachi this year, describing it as a significant step to foster closer ties between the two nations, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday. Pakistan and Uzbekistan are strengthening ties through trade […]
Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea – World
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday opened a visit to crisis-ridden South Korea where he will seek delicately to encourage continuity with the policies, but not tactics, of the impeached president. Blinken arrived in the snow-covered capital on what will likely be his final trip as the top US diplomat before President-elect Donald […]
Promising motifs
Ridden with cautionary tales and faith-restoring plotlines, 2024 gave us a bounty of dramas that have raised expectations for what's to come next. With love stories being redefined, family dynamics reassessed, many of our favourite serials from last year broke new ground in terms of highlighting tabooed topics and quality storytelling. Now with the start […]