Circular debt fixation
Listen to article The enigma of power sector circular debt is no less than a white elephant. Year after year, the government’s piecemeal measures to get away with it force it further down a quagmire of debt. The root cause is an inflated and insane deal with the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that has put the successive […]
Trump can prevent world from sliding into nuclear meltdown
Listen to article The ulterior motives of the United States to use Ukraine as a proxy to force a regime change in Russia were unveiled once former US President Joe Biden, at the beginning of Russia’s invasion, put Kyiv at the forefront of the liberal democracy and vehemently declared “this battle will not be won in days […]
At least 14 killed, 37 wounded in Russian missile strike on Ukraine, Kyiv says – World
At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded, including five children, in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s eastern city of Dobropillia and a settlement in Kharkiv region overnight, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said on Saturday. Russian forces attacked Dobropillia with ballistic missiles, multiple rockets, and drones, causing damage to eight multi-storey buildings […]
India chasing Champions Trophy history, New Zealand ready to scrap – Sport
India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, but Rohit Sharma’s men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century. India, who refused to play in host nation Pakistan, have produced clinical […]
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, allies: monitor – World
A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed in recent days by security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. Restoring security has been one of the most complex tasks for Syria’s new authorities, […]
US citizens should reconsider travelling to Pakistan due to terrorism, potential for armed conflict: State Dept – Pakistan
The United States Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, on Friday said that US citizens should reconsider travelling to Pakistan “due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict”. Following a crackdown on illegal immigration launched soon after US President Donald Trump took office, the administration looks set to re-introduce curbs on travellers from several […]
UAE lottery announces new winners: Here’s how to check
Listen to article The UAE Lottery revealed its latest winners on Saturday, March 8, during its fortnightly draw, with seven lucky participants collectively winning Dh100,000. However, the grand jackpot of Dh100 million remains unclaimed, keeping anticipation high among hopeful participants. The winning numbers for the jackpot were 12, 22, 18, 15, 9, 27 in the days section […]
WhatsApp group admin shot dead in Peshawar for allegedly removing member – Pakistan
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting the administrator of a community WhatsApp group who removed him from the chat, police said on Saturday. Mushtaq Ahmed was shot dead on Thursday evening in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province that borders Afghanistan, having a history of bloody violence. A man named only […]
Road tragedies in Karachi leave five dead, 11 injured
Listen to article Karachi witnessed multiple tragic traffic accidents, resulting in the deaths of five people, including two young siblings, and injuries to 11 others, including four children. A devastating accident occurred near Gulshan-e-Hadeed Link Road in Steel Town, where two young siblings suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle collision. The six-year-old sister, Gul Zadi, succumbed to […]
Senate chairman vexed over PTI lawmaker’s absence despite production orders – Pakistan
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday expressed his displeasure as only PTI Senator Aon Abbas Bappi was presented in the parliament, despite him also issuing production orders for incarcerated PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, and referred the matter to the Privileges Committee. Chairman Gilani had issued production orders for senators Bappi and Chaudhry yesterday, instructing […]