Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
Imran, Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
PTI candidates, workers face cases, arrests after Sunday rallies in Punjab – Pakistan
BAHAWALNAGAR: A day after braving police crackdown on Sunday for taking out rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidates and supporters woke up on Monday to face a new ordeal: criminal cases for breaching multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). In Bahawalnagar, the police registered a case against 234 PTI workers for violating section 144, […]
Balochistan minister says 5 militants killed after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that five militants were killed after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial capital, […]
Economic realities will derail all lofty slogans – Business
Another round of gas and electricity rate hikes would already be in place before the next PM takes over. WHEN inflation-hit and poverty-stricken voters head to polling stations on February 8, after nearly a month of hearing lofty campaign promises designed by parties vying to come to power, they may be forgiven in hoping for […]
Asma Abbas recounts wildest fan requests, encounters
In a recent appearance on a talk show with host Mohsin Abbas Haider, the charismatic and beloved Pakistani actor, singer and producer Asma Abbas had the audience in fits of laughter as she recounted a side-splitting fan encounter that occurred during a chance meeting at a mall. According to Asma, she was out running errands […]
Two TLP men injured in clash with PPP workers in Nawabshah – Pakistan
NAWABSHAH: Two Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists were injured in a clash with Pakistan Peoples Party workers at a section of Nawabshah-Sanghar road on Monday. Both sides accused each other of provocation leading to the violence. The injured were identified as Irfan and Mushtaq Jatt. They were taken to the Peoples Medical University Hospital, Nawabshah, for […]
Balochistan minister says 5 militants ‘neutralised’ after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that five militants had been “neutralised” after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial […]
Why climate change must be central to every party’s agenda this election cycle – Pakistan
Unfortunately, climate change remains a relatively low priority for the average voter in most places across the globe — seemingly less pressing than immediate economic concerns. In the heart of Athens, Socrates grappled with the electorate’s limited understanding of voting. Despite his respect for democracy, he lamented its shortcomings, particularly the lack of education and […]
Khawar calls BoG meeting to elect new PCB chief on Feb 6 – Sport
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board will have an elected chairman on Feb 6 after the board’s election commissioner Shah Khawar summoned a special meeting of its Board of Governors here at the National Cricket Academy. The country’s cricket governing body had been without a chairman for the last 13 months with the PCB having been […]