Fazlur Rehman claims military operation being planned in Kurram
Listen to article Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, stated that both the establishment and Western powers have been actively working against religious seminaries since the creation of Pakistan. He also claimed that preparations are underway for a military operation in Kurram, Express News reported. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Jamia Islamia Babuzi in Mardan, […]
Police detain second suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident – World
MUMBAI: Police in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday detained a second person suspected of involvement in a knife attack in which Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was wounded. Khan, 54, was stabbed six times by an intruder during a burglary attempt at his home in Mumbai early on Thursday. He had surgery […]
Gaza’s defiance spurs hope – World
FINALLY, a ceasefire in Gaza is in place as of 0800 local time this morning as a result of a peace deal that, Qatari interlocutors say, is the same as the first one agreed to by Hamas last May and from which Israel walked away. The only major difference between May last year and January […]
Kurram conundrum – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE validity of the claim by state functionaries that the violence in KP’s Kurram district stems from a ‘tribal dispute’ has been severely put to the test by recent events. After an attack on a convoy in the Bagan area on Thursday led to the loss of security personnel, a counterterrorism operation seems imminent, and […]
Peshawar CNG stations to remain closed for 11 more days
Listen to article Authorities have decided to keep compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Peshawar closed until January 31 due to low gas pressure. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Peshawar issued a notification extending the closure by 11 more days to ensure an uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers amid the cold weather, Express News reported. The […]
South Korean president to stay in jail on ‘evidence tampering’ concerns – World
SEOUL: A South Korean court on Sunday extended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention for up to 20 days, citing concern he could destroy evidence in a criminal probe into his short-lived declaration of martial law in early December. Yoon on Wednesday became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces allegations […]
DawnMedia to host Breathe Pakistan climate change conference on Feb 6 – Newspaper
KARACHI: DawnMedia has announced hosting an international climate change conference, Breathe Pakistan, in Islamabad on Feb 6–7. The two-day event, to be held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, is divided into 15 dynamic sessions with more than 90 speakers from 11 countries and a host of climate change experts from the conference’s principal partner, the […]
Pakistan releases list of survivors from Morocco boat tragedy
Listen to article Pakistan’s Foreign Office has released a list of 21 Pakistani nationals who survived a boat accident off the coast of Morocco. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, verified reports confirm that 21 Pakistanis were among those rescued in the maritime operation near the town of Dakhla. The Pakistani embassy in Rabat responded immediately, providing […]
Shehbaz hails Digital FDI achievement – Pakistan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that adopting digital infrastructure, embracing digitisation, and promoting new digital activities and exports of digital services can create a framework to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). He termed it a significant milestone towards establishing an investor-friendly environment in the country. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s […]
Gaza ceasefire begins today after 15 months of war – World
• Mediator Egypt says Israel to release over 1,890 Palestinians, Hamas 33 prisoners in first phase• PA completes preparations ‘to assume full responsibility’ in the enclave• Netanyahu warns Tel Aviv reserves ‘right to resume war’• Israeli strike kills five members of a family JERUSALEM: A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin on Sunday morning, […]