Sharif camp optimistic after Nawaz woos Fazl for support – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif visited the residence of JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman here on Friday, possibly to seek the latter’s support in the formation of the upcoming coalition government at the Centre, as the JUI-F had abstained during the voting for speaker and deputy speaker of the National Assembly. Nawaz Sharif was […]
Foreign Office dismisses US ‘directions’ on probing election rigging – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dismissed the United States’ suggestion to probe electoral discrepancies, emphasising that it will not succumb to external dictates. In her weekly press briefing on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch categorically stated that no country can give directions to Pakistan, which is an independent and sovereign country. “We believe in our […]
Amid call for reform, Supreme Judicial Council wraps up case against ex-judge Mazahar Naqvi – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Friday concluded proceedings on a reference against retired Supreme Court judge Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, the petitioners in the Afiya Shehrbano Zia case called for reform in the council’s procedure. During proceedings on Friday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa pointed out that Justice Naqvi […]
I’m the hero, Hamza is the heroine of ‘Jaan e Jahan’: Ayeza Khan
In a delightful reunion that has left fans thrilled, Ayeza Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi have once again joined forces for the television drama Jaan e Jahan. Portraying the characters of Mahnoor and Shehram, the on-screen duo has ignited a renewed spark of romance, prompting an outpouring of excitement from their dedicated fanbase. Ayeza, in […]
Senators spar over PTI letter linking loan with poll audit – Pakistan
• PTI leader claims IMF approached Imran first to seek ‘guarantee’• Issue of unassigned reserved seats reverberates in upper house ISLAMABAD: Senators from two sides of the aisle on Friday sparred over PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s letter to the IMF linking release of next tranche of bailout package for Pakistan with audit of recently […]
Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms
MANILA: The Taylor Swift craze has arrived in classrooms in the Philippine capital, with a premier university rolling out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture. As the performer visits Asia this week, more than 300 students signed up for the elective course at the University of the […]
Blast at cafe in India’s Bengaluru injures 8, authorities say – World
At least eight people were injured when a suspected homemade bomb exploded during lunch hour at a cafe in India’s technology hub of Bengaluru on Friday, authorities said. The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in the east of the city occurred just after 1pm when crowds from nearby offices were lined up for a quick meal. […]
Allied parties clinch speaker, deputy slots in National Assembly – Pakistan
A day after more than 300 members took oath as lawmakers in the National Assembly, MNAs on Friday elected PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq as the speaker of the lower house of the Parliament and PPP’s Ghulam Mustafa Shah as his deputy. Sadiq, the Sharifs’ loyalist, and Mustafa defeated PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council nominees Amir Dogar and […]
Samosas, pakoras fly off shelves as rain sparks food frenzy
KARACHI: Rain in Karachi sent the foodies rushing to food streets as they flocked to the city’s famed food streets to indulge in steaming hot samosas, pakoras, and jalebis. Despite the downpour, people were spotted relishing fried delights with friends and family at roadside tables in popular foodie hangouts such as Burns Road, Hussainabad, and […]
Shares at PSX rally 700 points on ‘anticipated decline’ in inflation – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward journey on Friday as shares gained over 700 points, with analysts attributing the positive momentum to an anticipated decline in inflation and clarity on the political front. The KSE-100 index made decent gains throughout the day and closed at 65,325.68 points, up by 747.16 or 1.16 per […]