ECP meeting today as unrest threatens polls in KP, Balochistan – Pakistan
• Commission said to be mulling delayed elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan• Polls on NA-8, PK-22 in Bajaur put off after candidate’s murder• Fatal assault, blasts, attacks on offices mar campaigning in Balochistan• Army brass declares zero tolerance for violence ISLAMABAD / BAJAUR / QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has convened a high-level […]
At least one killed in Quetta explosion
QUETTA: At least one person was killed and another injured in an explosion in the Sabzal Road area of Quetta on Thursday. According to initial reports, the explosion was caused by a roadside bomb and the explosion took the life of a passerby. Emergency services reached the area of the incident and initiated a rescue […]
Petrol price raised by Rs13.55 per litre – Business
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Wednesday increased the per-litre price of petrol by Rs13.55 and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.75 for the next fortnight ending Feb 15, citing higher international market and import premiums. The government has also raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Rs1.16 per kilogram for February. In […]
Violence undermines poll process: US – World
WASHINGTON: The US State Department emphasised on Wednesday that violence at election rallies undermines the electoral process in Pakistan. Strongly condemning Tuesday’s bomb explosion at a PTI rally in Sibi that killed 10 people, the State Department said that incidents like this “undermine the electoral process”. The department asserted: “The Pakistani people have the right […]
Police ‘take over’ PTI office in Islamabad before key meeting – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Just before a PTI’s general body meeting on Wednesday, police and security officials in plainclothes allegedly raided and took control of PTI’s central secretariat in Islamabad’s Sector G-8, stopped members from entering the premises, warning them that they would have to face consequences, party sources said. The PTI general body, however, managed to hold […]
Alvarez stars as Man City beat Burnley
MANCHESTER: Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday in style as the Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire a 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday. Alvarez bagged his brace in the first half to ensure City had no problems brushing aside outclassed Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. The Argentine’s double took his goal tally for […]
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues apology, warns more videos may leak
Renowned musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has expressed a sincere apology, joining his hands as he seeks forgiveness. In a heartfelt three-minute video shared on his social media platforms, the singer directly addresses his audience. “I’m recording a very special message for you all today,” began the singer. Putting his hands together, he continued, “I […]
Govt hikes petrol price by Rs13.55 per litre – Business
The caretaker government has hiked the price of petrol by Rs13.55 per litre for the next fortnight. The new price of petrol is now Rs272.89 per litre from the previous price of Rs259.34, according to a notification from the Finance Division. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) was increased by Rs2.75 to Rs278.96 per litre. […]
Legal experts, journalists say Toshakhana verdict as per ‘expectations’, deride manner of proceedings – Pakistan
Lawyer Basil Nabi says verdict may “politically strengthen” Imran ahead of polls; journalist Shahzeb Jillani says deep dislike of institutions for Imran now “well-established”. After PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Wednesday were sentenced to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana reference by an accountability court, legal experts and journalists […]
Imad Wasim opens up about return to International cricket
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has suggested the potential reversal of his retirement from international cricket. In a recent interview with a local sports website, he conveyed his willingness to make a comeback to international cricket, citing specific conditions. Despite making his retirement announcement in November 2023, Imad now hints that changing circumstances could see him […]