Political pressure builds on Biden to strike Iran after US deaths
WASHINGTON: The killing of three US troops and wounding of dozens more on Sunday by Iran-backed militants is piling political pressure on President Joe Biden to deal a blow directly against Iran, a move he’s been reluctant to do out of fear of igniting a broader war. Biden’s response options could range anywhere from targeting Iranian […]
PPP urges voters to pick ‘arrow’ to deny PML-N ‘a fourth stint’ – Pakistan
• Bilawal promises to set up ‘truth and reconciliation commission’, says there are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ Taliban• Zardari wants role of ‘genuine’ political stakeholders to end injustice RAWALPINDI / QUETTA: A day after PML-N made its election pitch at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi, young PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari arrived in the garrison city to […]
Imran Abbas talks cross-border film ‘Jee Ve Sohneya Jee’
Eight years after delighting fans with a guest appearance in Karan Johar’s 2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Pakistani actor Imran Abbas is back with another cross-border collaboration. Making his Punjabi film debut, Abbas will be starring in Jee Ve Sohneya Jee with Indian actor Simi Chahal. The film’s official […]
Hope and political discontent in Makran – Pakistan
From Haq Do Tehreek protests and the Kech killings sparking BYC demonstrations to Iranian airstrikes in Panjgur, this part of Balochistan has been making headlines. But despondent locals say most previous candidates have failed them. A GROUP of fishermen congregate to discuss Gwadar’s politics at the dhoria near the main port, with the Eastbay Expressway […]
PTI unveils manifesto as police disperse several rallies – Pakistan
KARACHI: Police stop PTI supporters from holding a rally near the Teen Talwar monument at Clifton on Sunday.—Shakil Adil-White Star / PPI • Pledges direct election of prime minister, reduction of NA tenure from five to four years• Promises equality, ‘truth and reconciliation commission’ and a wider tax base• Mian Azhar briefly held, dozens picked […]
National Economic Council set to assess cuts to uplift funding today – Business
• IMF estimates Rs175 billion reduction in consolidated development programme• Caretakers review proposals even as elected govt is set to take helm well ahead of budget ISLAMABAD: With the IMF estimating a Rs175 billion cut in the consolidated development programme of the federal government and provinces, the caretakers in the Centre are seeking over Rs201bn […]
No witch-hunt in probe into trolling against judges, says minister – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Brushing aside reports about the harassment of journalists in the matter related to a ‘malicious’ campaign on social media against judges, caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Sunday said a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) is probing the matter in accordance with law. “So far no FIR has been lodged […]
Hazim Bangwar reveals being accepted into Harvard
Singer Hazim Bangwar, known for his impactful community endeavours, has added another feather to his cap. In an exhilarating announcement on his social media handle, Hazim revealed his acceptance into the prestigious Harvard University for a master’s degree programme. With excitement brimming, he tweeted, “I’m beyond ecstatic to share this! Getting accepted into Harvard University […]
Ducky Bhai refutes rumours of him joining political party
In a recent turn of events, YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, addressed the rumours circulating about his alleged entry into politics. He took to Instagram to share a video, setting the record straight on the misleading claims that have triggered a wave of misinformation. In the Instagram video, Ducky Bhai vehemently […]
Three US troops killed in Jordan, Biden vows reprisal – World
Three US service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on US forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and US officials said on Sunday. Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the attack, the first deadly strike against US forces since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in […]