Rana Sanaullah denies backdoor talks between PTI, establishment
Listen to article Prime Minister’s aide on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has dismissed speculation regarding “ongoing backdoor talks” involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the establishment. He affirmed that no dialogue would take place with the former ruling party through unofficial channels. Earlier in the day, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan maintained that PTI was not engaged […]
2 soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed in foiled checkpost attack in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah: ISPR – Pakistan
Two soldiers were martyred and five terrorists were killed in a foiled attack on a security checkpost in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said terrorists attempted to attack a checkpost of the security forces in the district’s general area of […]
PTI warns of nationwide campaign over stalled talks with govt
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chapter President Junaid Akbar has warned of a nationwide campaign against the ruling coalition, citing the government’s lack of commitment to resolving political tensions through dialogue. Speaking to a local TV news channel, Akbar said the opposition’s willingness to negotiate was wrongly interpreted as a sign of weakness. His remarks […]
Fire breaks out on South Korean airline plane, 176 passengers safely evacuated
Listen to article A fire broke out on an Airbus A321, operated by South Korean budget carrier Air Busan, at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Tuesday night, as the aircraft was preparing for departure to Hong Kong. According to local fire authorities, the blaze started in the plane’s tail just before 10:30 p.m. and prompted an […]
Senate’s approval of contentious Peca amendments bill triggers protests across country – Pakistan
The Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws — the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016 — triggering countrywide protests by media bodies who fear the changes would be used against journalists. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025 adds Section 26(A) to Peca, which seeks to penalise perpetrators […]
PCB proposes tri-series with USA, Canada
Listen to article Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met USA Cricket Chief Executive Officer Johnathan Atkeison in Washington to explore collaborations, including a potential tri-series with Canada, the PCB announced on Tuesday. The two officials discussed the possibility of hosting a tri-series featuring Pakistan, Canada, and the United States, as well as bilateral series between […]
PTI meets Fazlur Rehman, invites JUI-F to join opposition alliance
Listen to article A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence on Tuesday, extending an invitation to join the opposition’s grand alliance against the government. According to Express News, the PTI delegation included Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, Salman Akram Raja, Asad Qaiser, Hamid Raza, and Akhunzada Yousafzai. […]
Chinese DeepSeek sparks global AI sell-off, Nvidia loses about $593bn of value – Business
Investors sold technology stocks across the globe on Monday as they worried that the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model would threaten the dominance of current AI leaders like Nvidia, shaving $592.7 billion off the chipmaker’s market value. Last week, Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a free AI assistant that it says uses […]
Shab-e-Meraj observed across Pakistan with religious fervor
Listen to article Shab-e-Meraj, one of the holiest nights in Islam, was observed with great reverence and devotion across Pakistan on Monday night. The sacred night commemorates the night when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ascended to the heavens, marking a pivotal event in Islamic history. Special prayers, Quranic recitations, and religious gatherings took place in mosques and […]
Govt to ease tax return process for salaried workers
Listen to article Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced efforts to simplify the tax return process for salaried individuals, highlighting that similar measures have already been implemented in other countries. Speaking at an event titled Dialogue on Economy in Islamabad on Tuesday, he welcomed the recent reduction in the policy rate, calling it a “good omen” for boosting […]