Situationer: Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most in Pakistan – Newspaper
Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past. • Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefited from Washington’s support in the past• Waiver granted for oversight of F-16 programme THE Trump administration has halted nearly all US government funding for programmes that promote democracy and human rights in many countries, […]
Trump appoints conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
Listen to article President Donald Trump has named Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and conservative podcaster, as the new deputy director of the FBI. Bongino, known for promoting conspiracy theories around the 2020 election result and US Capitol attack, will serve under Kash Patel, who was sworn in as the ninth director of the FBI […]
Salman Butt says ‘no improvement’ in Pakistani team after defeat to India
Former Pakistan batter Salman Butt has criticised the national team’s failure to improve following their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking after the match, Butt highlighted Pakistan’s inability to construct an innings and adapt to modern white-ball cricket. Butt pointed out Pakistan’s recurring struggles, stating that the team continues to […]
Situationer: Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most – Newspaper
Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past. • Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefited from Washington’s support in the past• Waiver granted for oversight of F-16 programme THE Trump administration has halted nearly all US government funding for programmes that promote democracy and human rights in many countries, […]
Petrol dealers threaten strike over price deregulation – Business
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (APPDA) on Sunday threatened a nationwide strike in protest against the government’s plan to deregulate oil prices without consulting relevant stakeholders. The proposed deregulation, spearheaded by the petroleum division and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), has sparked fears of foreign dominance over Pakistan’s oil market. In […]
Judicial commission member steps down over appointment ‘controversies’
Listen to article Senior Supreme Court advocate Akhtar Hussain has resigned from his position as a member of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), citing concerns over controversies surrounding judicial appointments. Hussain, who was nominated thrice by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), submitted his resignation to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, who heads the commission. In his letter, […]
‘Election model yielding unrepresentative results’ – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: None of the candidates who won last year’s general elections secured the support of more than 50 per cent of voters registered in their constituencies, stated Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen), blaming the existing winner-takes-it-all model for fragmented electoral outcomes. On only 69 or 26pc of all National Assembly seats, the winning candidates […]
Hezbollah chief vows ‘resistance’ at Nasrallah funeral – World
• Israeli warplanes flew at a low altitude over Beirut during the funeral• Lebanon not battle ground for ‘wars of others’, says President Joseph Aoun BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s leader vowed “resistance” was not over as tens of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday at his Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group after […]
Pakistani bowlers lacking ‘discipline’ says Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has criticised the national team’s bowlers for their lack of discipline following their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India successfully chased down a 242-run target, securing the top spot in Group A and leaving Pakistan on the brink of elimination. Speaking after the match, Younis […]
India great Virat Kohli roars back into form – Sport
DUBAI: Virat Kohli proved he is not a spent force yet as India’s batting stalwart produced a match-winning hundred in a Champions Trophy humdinger against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. A modern-day batting great, Kohli’s unbeaten 100 helped India pull off a potentially tricky chase of 242 to register their second successive win of the tournament […]