Viral video does not show US naval blockade of Iran
Although original context of the video could not be conclusively determined, it was traced as far back as May 2022 Video claiming it shows US Navy ships blocking the Strait of Hormuz is old. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Multiple people were sharing a video on social media platform X since Monday, claiming it shows US Navy ships […]
Islamabad police books Gaza protesters, JI’s Mushtaq Ahmad for holding rally in violation of Section 144 – Pakistan
The Islamabad police has booked protesters and organisers of a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, it emerged on Monday. Save Gaza Campaign, a civil society movement of civilians and organisations taking action against the Israeli bombardment in the besieged strip, posted earlier today on social media platform X that the police had registered […]
In phone call with British counterpart, FM Dar stresses early resumption of PIA flights to UK – Pakistan
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a phone call with British counterpart David Cameron on Monday, stressed the need for early resumption of national carrier Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) flights to the United Kingdom to “bolster linkages”, according to the Foreign Office (FO). In July 2020, the UK had joined several countries in suspending PIA’s flight […]
Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack – World
Russia on Monday challenged assertions by the United States that the Islamic State (IS) militant group orchestrated a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow that killed 137 people and injured 182 more, accusing Washington of covering for Ukraine. In the deadliest attack inside Russia for two decades, four men burst into the Crocus […]
Principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College resigns citing ‘unwarranted interference’ by Governor House – Pakistan
The principal of Lahore’s Aitchison College, Michael A. Thompson, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing “prejudiced actions by Governor House” and referring to them as “unwarranted interference and brazen directives”. Although the letter did not specify the reason for tendering the resignation, media reports suggested the move was prompted by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman’s decision […]
Pakistan’s largest IT park gets go-ahead
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tech landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the establishment of the country’s largest IT Park in the federal capital. Covering an area of 3.3 acres, the ambitious project has received approval from the Special Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC), marking a monumental stride forward for technological innovation in Pakistan. This landmark […]
Muhammad Aurangzeb appointed finmin to ‘settle down’ IMF, says PPP’s Khursheed Shah – Pakistan
PPP leader Khursheed Shah has said that banker Muhammad Aurangzeb was appointed finance minister instead of PML-N’s Ishaq Dar to “settle down” the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a surprise allocation of portfolios, Aurangzeb was sworn in as the finance minister earlier this month while Dar was handed the foreign ministry. In an interview on […]
May 9 riots: SC seeks details of trials in military courts – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Monday sought details of the military trials of civilians for their alleged involvement in the violent events of May 9. Today, a six-member bench — led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Irfan Saadat […]
Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir among 29 players picked for Kakul fitness camp – Sport
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced a list of 29 players — including all-rounder Imad Wasim and pacer Mohammad Amir, both of whom recently announced their decision to end their retirement from international cricket — that would take part in the fitness camp in Kakul, Abbottabad. In a press release, the cricket board […]
May 9 riots: SC resumes hearing appeals against verdict nullifying military trials of civilians – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Monday resumed hearing a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its Oct 23 unanimous ruling nullifying the military trials of civilians for their alleged involvement in the violent events of May 9. The case pertains to the trial of 103 civilians for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during […]