‘Quetta winds’ drop Karachi’s temperature
Listen to article The city of Karachi has seen a significant drop in temperature due to the chilly winds blowing from Balochistan’s Quetta, increasing the intensity of the cold. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the minimum temperature in the city today was recorded at 12°C. However, the cold winds made it feel 2 to 4 […]
No end in sight to blockade of KKH over excessive loadshedding – Pakistan
GILGIT: People of Hunza continued their sit-in at Aliabad for the second consecutive day on Saturday, blocking Karakoram Highway in protest against 22-hour loadshedding and demanding uninterrupted power supply to the area where temperatures have plunged to 20 degrees below freezing point. The protesters spent Friday night in a camp set up on the road. […]
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s alleged separation sparks rumors
Listen to article After the news of Hardik Pandya’s divorce, another high-profile Indian cricketer’s personal life is making headlines. Reports have emerged suggesting that Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, have decided to part ways after nearly four years of marriage. According to Times Now, the couple’s relationship has hit a rough patch, and […]
PTI asks govt to rethink its policy of internet ‘throttling’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The opposition PTI has condemned the government for allegedly throttling the internet “in an attempt to target PTI under the pretext of security concerns” despite its significant economic implications. The party said Pakistan topped the world in economic losses due to internet shutdowns last year, leaving far behind the countries ravaged by civil wars. […]
Top 5 unforgettable female UFC fights of 2024
Listen to article Women’s MMA reached unprecedented heights in 2024, offering fans unforgettable battles, rivalries, and stunning performances. From historic title defenses to explosive debuts, this year’s top female UFC fights redefined the sport. Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest matchups that captured the world’s attention: 1. Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 In […]
No economic stability if tension runs high: Ahsan – Pakistan
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government wants to keep political temperature down for economic stability. “This is a government with an economic agenda, committed to keeping the political temperature of the country cool. Successful nations establish peace and achieve political stability,” Mr Iqbal said while speaking at the National College […]
Karachi NADRA centres to offer passport services soon
Listen to article To facilitate citizens in Karachi, the capital of Sindh and Pakistan’s largest city, the government has decided to set up passport offices in two NADRA mega centres. According to an Express News report, passport services will now be available at the NADRA Mega Centre 5 Star Chowrangi and NADRA Mega Centre Siemens Chowrangi (SITE). […]
PM, President call for global action on Kashmir issue
Listen to article Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging the international community to act decisively to uphold their rights. In a message on the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) resolution, Zardari emphasised Pakistan’s […]
Ann Telnaes resigns from Washington Post after rejection of Bezos satire cartoon
Listen to article Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish her satirical cartoon featuring the paper’s billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos. Telnaes, who had worked at the paper since 2008, created a cartoon depicting Bezos, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman kneeling before a statue of […]
Significant losses in Kursk region as Ukrainian forces clash with Russian and North Korean troops
Listen to article Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported substantial losses among Russian and North Korean forces during recent battles in the southern Kursk region of Russia. “Yesterday and today, near the village of Makhnovka in the Kursk region, the Russian army lost up to a battalion of North Korean infantry soldiers and Russian paratroops,” Zelensky stated […]