Syrian leaders call for end to US sanctions in first trip to Qatar
Ministers from Syria’s transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar al-Assad. In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry said the Gulf country’s premier met with Syria’s interim foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, defence minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and the new head of […]
KP govt spokesperson vows peace ‘at all costs’, day after attack on Kurram DC – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on Sunday said that peace would be ensured in Kurram “at all costs”, a day after Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javedullah Mehsud was injured when unknown assailants fired at a convoy he was travelling in near Bagan. The KP government on Wednesday said that both warring sides in […]
Musk projects his hard-right influence in Europe – World
He demanded new elections in Britain, promoted Germany’s far-right, blasted the European Commission — and that’s just the start. Elon Musk is pushing the hard right in Europe, where progressives are grappling with how, or even whether, to contain him. The interventions by the world’s wealthiest man — who also owns one of the planet’s […]
Uzbek ambassador reveals plans for direct flight from Tashkent to Karachi
Listen to article The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, has announced plans for a new direct flight route between Uzbekistan and Karachi, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. This significant development comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity and foster closer economic cooperation. During his official visit to Karachi from […]
Australia win gripping fifth India Test to take series 3-1 – Sport
Australia clinched a knife-edge fifth Test against India in Sydney by six wickets to seal a riveting series 3-1 Sunday and book their place in the World Test Championship final. India were dismissed 45 minutes into the morning session of day three for 157, adding just 16 to their overnight 141-6 with the irrepressible Scott […]
Pakistan reaffirms resolve to continue extending full support to Kashmiri people: PM Shehbaz – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the country’s resolve to continue extending its full moral, political, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people for their realisation of their right to self-determination. In a statement released by the Prime Minister Office (PMO), the prime minister recounted that January 5th was annually observed as the Right […]
Balochistan MPAs oppose handing over Levies area to police – Pakistan
QUETTA: A bipartisan resolution in the Balochistan Assembly has opposed the handover of the area under Levies jurisdiction to the police. The resolution moved on Saturday, was opposed by Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, who said the government had no plan to abolish the Levies force. The joint resolution was moved by Mir Rehmat Baloch during […]
PTI wants ‘real decision-makers’ in talks with govt – Pakistan
• Qaiser threatens to dissolve negotiating committee if party not given ‘uninterrupted access’ to Imran• Siddiqui says PTI’s reluctance to share written charter of demand may pose challenges to talks ISLAMABAD: The negotiations between the government and the PTI seem to be heading towards a standoff, as after almost two weeks of talks, the former […]
THE FAILED PROMISES OF URBAN PLANNING – Newspaper
From 1951 to 2006, to respond to the fast-changing social and economic environment, the planners of the city proposed five master plans. Each plan took stock of the existing demand and supply scenario of various sectors through diverse investigation and research techniques, making plans for the future by extrapolating the existing requirements. The 1951 Merz […]
Saudi airline Flyadeal to launch flights to Pakistan starting February 2
Listen to article Saudi Arabia’s budget airline, Flyadeal, has been granted permission to start operations to Pakistan. According to Express News, the airline will begin its flight services on February 2, with its inaugural flight arriving in Karachi from Riyadh. The airline will operate flights connecting Karachi, Riyadh, and Jeddah, providing passengers with direct travel options between […]