Bangladesh scraps order against anti-government action – World
A Bangladeshi education ministry order demanding officers report institutions and pupils involved in anti-government “provocative activities” was withdrawn on Wednesday after criticism it undermined the spirit of last year’s student-led revolution. The mass uprising spearheaded by students toppled long-time autocrat Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with an interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner […]
Chinese national killed in Afghanistan, ISIS claims responsibility
Listen to article A Chinese mine worker was killed in a targeted attack in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, with the Islamic State (ISIS) claiming responsibility for the assault. The attack occurred in Takhar province, near the Tajikistan border, when the victim was traveling with a translator. Provincial police spokesman Mohammad Akbar Haqqani confirmed that the worker […]
Eleven dead in Indian rail accident after panic deboarding
Listen to article At least 11 people died in a rail accident in India’s western Maharashtra state on Wednesday when they disembarked from their train, fearing a fire, only to be hit by another train passing on the adjacent track, local media reported. Railway officials told local media that someone had pulled the train’s alarm chain, causing […]
May 9 riots: Faisalabad ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI’s Ayub, Shibli, and others – Pakistan
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for PTI leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Kanwal Shouzeb, and former member Fawad Chaudhry in the case of their alleged involvement in the May 9 riots. The case was registered against PTI leaders and activists for allegedly burning a police van outside […]
India and US trying to arrange Modi meeting with Trump next month – Business
Indian and American diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with […]
SIFC reviews progress on key economic initiatives to boost investment
The executive committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held its 12th meeting on Wednesday to review progress on ongoing projects and policy measures across various sectors. The meeting, chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal included federal ministers, the SIFC national coordinator, federal secretaries, provincial chief secretaries, and senior government officials. During the meeting, ministries presented […]
BCCI says will follow rules amid reports of ICC warning on refusal to print ‘Pakistan’ on team kits – Sport
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday affirmed its compliance with all uniform-related rules amid reports of the International Cricket Council (ICC) warning the board against its alleged refusal to have Pakistan printed on its team’s Champions Trophy kits as part of the tournament logo. The Champions Trophy will be held […]
Pakistan aims to deepen bilateral engagement with US: Mohsin Naqvi
Listen to article Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral relations with the United States, expressing a desire for enhanced cooperation across all sectors. During a meeting with US Congressmen Thomas Richard Suozzi and Jack Bergman in Washington, Naqvi discussed matters of mutual interest, including the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan-US relations. The […]
Pakistan committed to combating poverty, climate issues, Aurangzeb says at Davos
Listen to article Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable development during a high-level discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on global debt challenges faced by developing economies. Aurangzeb highlighted efforts to reduce government expenditures and debt servicing, noting the debt-to-GDP ratio had dropped from 78% to 67%. “Pakistan aims to address rising population, […]
Universities in Sindh to remain closed for two more days
Listen to article Universities across Sindh will remain closed on Thursday and Friday as part of an ongoing boycott of academic activities, the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) announced. The move comes amid protests against the Sindh Universities Amendment Bill, which proposes appointing bureaucrats as vice-chancellors and hiring teachers on a contractual basis. […]