Maryam Nawaz orders effective crackdown on inflation in Punjab
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered an effective and comprehensive crackdown to curb inflation across the province. The chief minister directed all commissioners and deputy commissioners to launch an effective campaign against price gouging and instructed them to prominently display the official price lists. Maryam Nawaz also ordered strict monitoring of the […]
Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan explosion – Pakistan
NORTH WAZIRISTAN / LAKKI MARWAT: Two soldiers were martyred when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into their convoy in the Eidak area, North Waziristan, on Saturday, according to sources. At least 10 people, including two civilians, were injured in the attack. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the attack. The martyrs and injured […]
Support the needy, President and PM ask nation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on the commencement of Ramazan, on Saturday urged the nation to participate in charity and remember the poor during the holy month. “We must go beyond our means to support the poor. These are the principles which play a vital role in […]
Vegetable, fruits, and meat prices skyrocket on first Ramadan in Lahore
Listen to article On the first day of Ramadan, citizens in Lahore are facing a surge in the prices of essential items, including vegetables, fruits, and meat. The price of basic vegetables has risen sharply, with items like potatoes, onions, and tomatoes seeing significant hikes. Fruits, too, are becoming unaffordable, with apples and bananas selling at nearly […]
Case of the BLA and PKK – Pakistan
WITH the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the Middle East’s militant landscape has been in the throes of a rapid transformation. Armed groups are under immense pressure to change tactics, with many altering their strategies. Others are undecided due to ideological and geostrategic considerations. A particularly significant development is the call by Abdullah […]
Imran seeks global help for justice, democracy – Pakistan
KARACHI: PTI founder Imran Khan has appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights, and regional stability. In an article published in Time magazine in his name, the incarcerated former prime minister congratulated US President Donald Trump on his “political comeback” and expressed the hope that […]
NA fires 220 staffers to save money after MNAs’ pay hike – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has laid off over 200 employees to cut expenditures, official documents revealed weeks after parliamentarians hiked their salaries and other remunerations by around 300 per cent. In its annual report published at the end of the parliamentary year, the National Assembly Secretariat said 220 employees were fired during two phases of […]
New Zealand win toss, elect to bowl first against India
New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India. India take on New Zealand in the final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With both teams winning their first two matches, the winner of this clash will secure the top spot in the […]
FOOTPRINTS: SHADOWS OF THE PAST
IN September 1996, Al Haq, Jamia Haqqania’s monthly magazine, published a special edition celebrating Taliban victories following Maulana Samiul Haq’s visit to Afghanistan. The magazine detailed how Samiul Haq, after returning, urged students to support the Taliban, offering special concessions to those willing to join. Within days, 250 students volunteered and were dispatched to Khost, […]
Talks for permanent Gaza truce inconclusive – World
GAZA CITY: While the first phase of the Gaza truce drew to a close on Saturday, negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive. Hamas has made it clear that no Gaza ceasefire talks on the second phase were happening as it rejected “Israel’s formulation” to extend […]