Election day turnout in K-P to dwindle
PESHAWAR: With barely a few days left in the general election, turnout for the democratic exercise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) is expected to be lower compared to previous elections owing to multiple factors. Populace of the northwestern province, which is home to sixteen per cent of National Assembly seats of the country, might not turn […]
Jordan ends Tajikistan’s fairytale run at Asian Cup
DOHA: Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan’s fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday. In a cagey quarter-final, a deflected second-half own goal was just about enough to see Jordan reach the last four for the first time. It was tough on charismatic Croatian […]
‘Job 98pc done’: Caretaker govt seals plan to sell national carrier
The caretaker government is making binding plans for the new set-up to sell loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to the privatisation minister and other officials. In the past, elected governments have shied away from undertaking unpopular reforms, including the sale of the flag carrier. But Pakistan, in deep economic crisis, agreed in June to […]
MQM-P may stage a comeback on Korangi’s three NA seats – Pakistan
KORANGI is a relatively new district of Karachi division as it was created in 2013, after the May 2013 general elections, by the then government of the Pakistan Peoples Party. The district was carved out of Karachi’s East district. Before the 2018 elections, the areas falling within the jurisdiction of district Korangi were always known […]
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles into West Sea – World
North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into the West Sea on Friday, Seoul’s military said, continuing a fresh streak of weapons testing as Kim Jong Un’s regime ramps up “war preparations”. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the military had “detected at around 11am (0200 GMT) the firing of multiple unidentified cruise missiles” into the […]
Politicians should not engage in provincialism, say experts
Political analysts advised politicians not to engage in politics of ‘provincialism’ and linguistic biases as they expressed surprise at political leaders complaining to the public. “The truth is now being revealed, Nawaz Sharif has lost popularity and has to leave politics of linguistic and provincialism,” said The Express Tribune’s Chief Editor Naveed Hussain on Express News talk show ‘Experts’ […]
People of KP ‘trapped’ by job, housing promises: Nawaz – Pakistan
• At Swat rally, PML-N supremo lambasts PTI’s tenure, vows better governance if elected• Regrets how KP enabled Imran to extend influence to Punjab, other provinces SWAT: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday criticised the four-year rule of Imran Khan, accusing him of plunging the country into multiple crises, both internally and externally, and regretted […]
Norman says ‘full steam ahead’ as LIV season opens in Mexico
MEXICO CITY: LIV Golf League commissioner Greg Norman vows the Saudi-backed series is going “full steam ahead” despite a new PGA Tour deal worth up to $3 billion with US sports team investors. Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm makes his LIV Golf League debut on Friday when the upstart circuit begins a third season at […]
In Balochistan, Bilawal boasts of ‘Baloch blood in his veins’ – Pakistan
• Says PPP is being targeted as it can fight terrorism, fix missing persons’ issue• Urges people to embrace peaceful means• Blames ‘politicians of Lahore’ for inflation, unemployment, poverty KHUZDAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday called on the people of Balochistan to embrace peaceful means to address the province’s challenges, emphasising that violence offered […]
Female candidates shaping public engagement in Punjab – Pakistan
MUZAFFARGARH: This time, four females from Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, and Layyah districts are contesting elections from different parties. The noteworthy shift is that they are actively engaging with the public and addressing them daily to seek their votes. Earlier, only the family elders would run campaign for them. The Muzaffargarh district holds the distinction of […]