Karakoram Highway blocked for third day as heavy rains lash GB – Pakistan
Thousands of passengers travelling to and from Gilgit-Baltistan were stranded on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) on Tuesday as landslides triggered by heavy rains blocked the main artery at multiple points. Intermittent rain and snowfall have disrupted life in the region for the past three days. As temperatures dropped below zero, electricity remained suspended in several […]
US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. Thirteen council members voted in […]
Much ado about reserved seats: Can PTI get them with SIC’s help? – Pakistan
To “protect” PTI’s reserved seats and “provide cover” to its members, the party has merged with the Sunni Ittehad Council. But what happens next? Almost 10 days after the general elections, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) announced on Monday that its independent candidates will join the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to form governments at the federal […]
Bilawal sees stalemate in formation of new govt if ‘someone’ not ready to budge – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that he foresaw a stalemate in the formation of the new government “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Another round of talks between the PML-N and the PPP regarding the formation of the new government remained inconclusive on Monday, giving rise to speculations that the […]
Bilawal sees stalemate in formation of new govt if ‘someone not ready to change stance’ – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that he foresaw a stalemate in the formation of the new government “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Another round of talks between the PML-N and the PPP regarding the formation of the new government remained inconclusive on Monday, giving rise to speculations that the […]
Kremlin calls accusations by Navalny’s widow ‘unfounded and vulgar’ – World
The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected accusations from the widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week, after she said President Vladimir Putin was behind his death. “Of course these are absolutely unfounded and vulgar accusations against the head of the Russian state. But taking into account that Yulia Navalnaya was widowed […]
JI’s Mushtaq Ahmad demands CEC’s resignation as senators decry alleged rigging in Feb 8 polls – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmad on Tuesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja resign from his post and proceedings under Article 6 (high treason) of the Constitution be initiated against him. He passed these remarks as the upper house of Parliament convened for the second day. During the session, a number of senators raised […]
Rahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case over ‘murder’ remarks against India’s home minister – World
An Indian court on Tuesday bailed senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case brought against him for referring to the home minister as an accused murderer — his latest legal travails ahead of national elections. Critics have accused India’s government of using the justice system to target political rivals, with several opposition figures […]
Sabalenka crashes out to Vekic in Dubai opener
DUBAI: Reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered an opening round upset at the hands of familiar foe Donna Vekic, going down 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-0 in Dubai on Tuesday. Contesting her first match since her successful title defence at Melbourne Park, Sabalenka blew a 7-6, 2-0 lead to succumb to her Croatian opponent in […]
Free-scoring Arsenal want to win it all says Odegaard
LONDON: Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to use the momentum from their recent goal spree to fuel the club’s historic bid for Champions League and Premier League glory. The Gunners head to Porto on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie in buoyant mood after demolishing Burnley 5-0 last weekend. […]