PTI doubts govt authority for talks
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has questioned the dialogue process with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government after the ruling coalition failed to arrange a meeting between incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and the party’s negotiation committee. The meeting could not be held despite earlier promises that it would go ahead. Speaking about the […]
CB questions criteria for military trials of May 9 suspects
ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday raised questions about the decision of the relevant authorities to divide cases from the May 9, 2023 riots between military courts and anti-terrorism courts (ATCs). During the hearing of the intra-court appeal regarding the military trial of civilians, Defense Ministry lawyer Khawaja Haris argued that […]
‘Greater Israel’ map outrages Gulf states
A diplomatic storm has erupted after Israel’s new map, claiming “historical territorial rights” for Israel in Palestine and large parts of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, was uploaded by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its Arabic-language Twitter and Instagram accounts. Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, strongly condemned on […]
Wang pledges military aid for Africa
ABUJA: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing’s full support and military aid for the world’s poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. Wang began an Africa tour on January 6, visiting Namibia, the Republic of Congo and Chad before winding up his tour in Nigeria, where he held […]
Experts seek satellite internet rules
KARACHI: Businessmen and experts have lauded the government’s efforts to facilitate a famous brand of satellite internet service, which is launching its operations in Pakistan, and expressed optimism about an alternative internet option to fix connectivity issues for users and boost the rural economy. They said that the satellite internet service could be a great […]
Govt rehires E&Y for PIA sell-off
The government, on Thursday, announced it would retain Ernst & Young (E&Y) advisory firm for a second attempt at selling Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)just two months after Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan publicly criticised the company for its poor handling of the first privatisation bid. In a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on […]
Wildfires engulf Hollywood homes
Wildfires spreading across the east and west sides of Los Angeles County have pushed Hollywood’s activities to an abrupt halt. As per recent updates by The Washington Post, at least five people have died and thousands have been forced out of their homes. Among those affected are showbiz professionals who helplessly watched their homes be […]
Jennifer Lopez bonds with real-life ‘Unstoppable’ mother
LOS ANGELES: Jennifer Lopez found herself in tears as the real-life mom Judy Robles, whom she portrayed in the sports drama film Unstoppable, showered her with compliments for her performance. The two real-life mothers formed a special bond while working in tandem to take Lopez’s role to the next level and connected on how mothers […]
Calling all curly girls
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Hajra Yamin, Sania Saeed, Angeline Malik, and Abida Parveen. What do all these ladies have in common, besides having made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry? They are the proud, unabashed owners of some of the most beautiful curls in showbiz, flaunting their tightly coiled mass of hair for all the […]
SA sports minister joins calls for Afghan cricket boycott
CAPE TOWN: South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month. England and South Africa share the same group with Afghanistan in the One […]