48 ‘miscreants’ arrested so far for involvement in recent Kurram instability: official – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah said on Friday that as many as 48 “miscreants” allegedly involved in recent acts of violence and instability in Kurram district have been arrested so far in action against disruptive elements. Since October last year, 189 people have died in various clashes, and a peace agreement was signed […]
Zardari eyes reviving PPP fortunes
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari is going to arrive today in Punjab’s provincial capital for a two-day visit during which he is expected to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Governor House. Zardari, who is the co-chairman of the PPP, will discuss the issues that his party is facing in Punjab. […]
Govt plans power tariff cut by Rs10/unit
The federal government has devised a plan to reduce the price of electricity by Rs10 per unit. This plan will be shared with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission that is scheduled to visit Pakistan in March. According to sources, the plan includes reduction in electricity prices by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit to provide […]
President to address joint sitting
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to address a joint session of the parliament in the coming month to kick start the new parliamentary year. This will be the second address of Zardari to the 16th National Assembly. He addressed the lower house on April 18 of 2024 at the start of its first […]
COAS visits Warminster, Larkhill garrisons
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir had a field visit to Warminster and Larkhill Garrisons on the invitation of General Roland Walker, CGS UK Army. The COAS was briefed on the modernisation plan of the British Army and Deep Recce Strike Brigade, said an ISPR news release. The British Army also […]
Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy match – Sport
Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday. Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa’s imposing total of 315-6 in the Group B match at the National Stadium. South Africa’s […]
Berlinale reflects a shifting industry
At the Berlin film festival this week, the radical changes unfolding in the United States and on the world stage loomed over every discussion and led many films screening there to be viewed through a new political lens. The latest movie from acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon Ho took on a different hue in […]
Alia Bhatt praises Vicky Kaushal’s performance in ‘Chhaava’
Days after the release of Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to praise Vicky Kaushal’s performance in the film. “Vicky Kaushal! What are you? Cannot get over your performance in Chhaava!” Alia wrote on Wednesday. The historical drama follows the Deccan wars of the late 17th century. “Shivaji’s death sparks the […]
Rickelton’s century helps South Africa to big Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan – Sport
South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat, amassing 315 for six in […]
KP cabinet approves renaming Peshawar’s cricket stadium after Imran Khan – Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Friday approved renaming Peshawar’s Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium to Imran Khan Cricket Stadium. The KP government had decided earlier to rename the stadium —the lone international cricketing venue in the province — after the PTI founder to honour the former prime minister’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s sports landscape. […]