‘Lapdog media’: Indian reporters caught in youth protest anger – World
When Indian television reporter Dev Kotak went to cover a massive youth protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government this week, he planned to deliver a live broadcast, mill around and leave. Instead, amid chants of “godi (lapdog) media”, he was beaten by dozens of protesters, because his channel is seen as pro-government. Mobile phone […]
Powering distrust
Pakistan's power sector has long been trapped in a vicious cycle of inefficiencies and mounting circular debt. Consumers have repeatedly been told that the only way to keep the system afloat is through higher tariffs and stricter recoveries. Yet the latest audit finding have revealed that distribution companies overbilled consumers by Rs47 billion in a […]
PML-N supremo questions lack of development in AJK after his ouster from power – Pakistan
PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday questioned the lack of development initiatives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir after his ouster from power. He, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, was addressing a public rally in Mirpur, AJK, ahead of the upcoming elections. Addressing the rally, he asked why there could […]
Junior tennis stars in the making shine at Peshawar camp
International coach trains 15 young talents as K-P Tennis Association aims to nurture future champions PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association has launched a comprehensive junior tennis camp at the Peshawar Sports Complex, hiring international coach Inam Gul to impart advanced techniques to budding players. Around 15 youngsters aged five to 14 are undergoing rigorous training […]
Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel: ISPR – Pakistan
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district last night martyred 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the military’s media wing said on Friday. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the attack took place early on Friday and was carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij — a term used […]
Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel – Pakistan
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district last night martyred 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the military’s media wing said on Friday. “The assailants sought to breach the check post security; however, their nefarious designs were swiftly and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of security […]
Indian government seeks time on youth protesters’ minister resignation demand – World
Leaders of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement said on Friday that the government has sought time until Saturday afternoon to respond to their demand for the education minister’s resignation over exam paper leaks, following talks between the two sides. The talks came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, raising hopes that the […]
PM Shehbaz inaugurates country’s ‘largest’ data centre, AI cloud Sky47 in Islamabad – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the country’s “largest” data centre and AI cloud, Sky47, in Islamabad, terming the facility “awe-inspiring”. Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz said it was a privilege and an honour to be part of the ceremony. “The facility we have just visited is awe-inspiring,” he added. He further said […]
PM Shehbaz inaugurates Pakistan’s largest data center and AI Cloud Sky47 in Islamabad – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the Sky47 AI Cloud and the Karakoram-01 data centre in Islamabad, which the company said is Pakistan’s biggest data centre. Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz said it was a privilege and an honour to be part of the ceremony. “The facility we have just visited is awe-inspiring,” […]
Gen Raza’s appointment as CNSC completes military overhaul under 27th Amendment, signals impending reshuffle – Pakistan
With the highest four-star appointment now completed, officials expect a wider reshuffle of principal staff officers and corps commanders in the coming weeks. The government on Friday took another step towards completing the higher military command’s restructuring initiated last year under the 27th Constitutional Amendment by appointing Gen Syed Aamer Raza as the country’s first […]