Mahrang Baloch calls movement against enforced disappearances ‘a revolution’ – Pakistan
QUETTA: Supporters of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee attend the public meeting at Shahwani Stadium, on Saturday.—PPI QUETTA: Four days after wrapping up her protest camp in Islamabad, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader, Dr Mahrang Baloch, addressed a massive public gathering on Saturday and said a “revolution” was brewing in Balochistan. In her address at the […]
Ambitious PML-N manifesto sets 6pc GDP growth target – Pakistan
• Nawaz regrets letting PTI form KP govt in 2013• Party vows to abolish NAB• Pledges to restore Articles 62, 63 to original form• Plans to create 10m jobs, reduce power bills LAHORE: After multiple delays in its release, the PML-N on Saturday published its election manifesto, promising a series of measures to bring down […]
Peoples Party keeps ‘people-centric’ reforms in focus – Pakistan
• Promises to improve economic, judicial & governance sectors• Vows to end enforced disappearances, devolve power• Sherry says business as usual no longer an option ISLAMABAD: After the release of its 10-point economic agenda earlier this month, the PPP on Saturday released its election manifesto, promising to provide relief to the inflation-stricken populace through focus […]
9 Pakistani labourers shot dead in Iran – World
• FO condemns ‘horrifying, despicable’ attack, demands probe• Pakistan’s ambassador expresses shock, asks Tehran for full cooperation• Iranian president says borders must be protected against any insecurity QUETTA / ISLAMABAD: Nine Pakistani workers were gunned down by unidentified attackers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan on Saturday, as the neighbouring countries have […]
PTI to hold first major power show today after May 9 riots – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: On the call of founding chairman Imran Khan, ticket holders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) will hold their first countrywide power show, after May 9, on Sunday (today). “We have given clear direction to ticket holders to come out at 2pm and hold rallies and public meetings in their constituencies. They will address […]
PTI asks ECP to suspend governor, Karachi mayor till elections – Pakistan
KARACHI: A day after the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notice to Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab for violating its code of conduct, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday came up with a complaint against him and the Sindh governor, asking the poll supervisory body to “temporarily remove” them from their offices to ensure free, […]
UN agency in Gaza under pressure over Oct 7 involvement claims
GAZA: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees was under pressure after staff members were accused of participating in the October 7 attacks, while fighting in Gaza sent more people fleeing south towards the Egyptian border. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz called for Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, to […]
Pakistani Taylor Swift fan sets Guinness World Record
In a remarkable feat of fandom, Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, a 20-year-old from Pakistan, has officially secured a place in the Guinness World Records for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs from their lyrics in just one minute. The self-proclaimed “die-hard fan” broke the previous record of 27 by naming an impressive 34 songs, according to […]
LHC moved over ECP parties symbols stance
LAHORE: A plea has been filed in Lahore High Court (LHC), urging the court to direct the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to state its position in writing regarding the status of political parties with and without symbols. The petition, filed by Mian Shabbir Asmail through Azhar Siddique Advocate, contended that the polls supervisory body […]
Bilawal demands ‘place, date’ after Shehbaz quips better to compare Sindh’s state than public debate – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari demanded the “city and date” from PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday after the latter responded to a challenge from the former to hold a public debate by saying it would be better to compare Sindh’s state instead. Bilawal has criticised the PML-N on the regular during his election trail as […]