Belarusian President Arrives in Pakistan for Official Visit

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko landed in Pakistan on Monday for a three-day state visit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the reception at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to the Foreign Office, President Lukashenko is scheduled to hold …

Bushra Bibi Demands Release of Imran Khan

Bushra Bibi, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, addressed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters on Monday. She reiterated her demand for Khan’s release as PTI convoys approached Islamabad. Speaking near the Hazara Interchange, Bushra Bibi said, “As long as Imran is not with us, we will not end this march. I will stay till my …

COP29 Climate Finance Deal Sparks Controversy

  At COP29 in Baku, rich countries pledged $300bn annually by 2035 to help poorer nations combat climate change. This amount, a marked increase from the $100bn commitment made earlier, is part of a broader $1.3 trillion annual target. However, only $300bn will be provided as grants and low-interest loans, leaving the rest to be …

Heavy Rain Adds to Misery for Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Heavy rain has inundated tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, worsening the plight of 2.3 million residents enduring relentless Israeli airstrikes since October. Families scrambled in the middle of the night as floodwaters destroyed their meager belongings. “We ran in the middle of the night. The rain flooded the tent, the food is gone, and …

Bushra Bibi Faces Fresh Cases Over Remarks Against Saudi Arabia

Three more fresh cases have been lodged against Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in Gujranwala district. The cases accuse her of hate speech, religious provocation, and other charges stemming from her video statement criticizing Saudi Arabia. The cases were registered at Sadar Gujranwala, Civil Lines, and Gakhar Mandi police stations. Two cases …

Polio Cases Surge in Pakistan, 55 Cases Reported in 2024

  The fight against poliovirus in Pakistan faces setbacks as three more cases have emerged in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The latest cases were confirmed by the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health. The affected children include two girls aged 8 and 20 months from Dera Ismail Khan and …

PTI’s “Final Call” Resumes Amid Government Resistance

  PTI convoys, led by prominent leaders including KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, are expected to resume their march toward Islamabad today. The protest is in response to the government’s detention of PTI leader Imran Khan. The party claims this is their “final call” for action despite facing stiff resistance from authorities. An update …

Philippine Vice President Threatens to Have President Marcos Killed

  In a shocking online press conference on Saturday, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte made a startling declaration. She said she had hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other top officials if she were to die unexpectedly. Duterte emphasized that her threat was serious and not a joke. “I’ve given my …

Nationwide WhatsApp Disruptions Spark Concerns in Pakistan

  Internet users across Pakistan experienced significant issues connecting to WhatsApp on Saturday night. The disruptions began around 10 PM, with users reporting difficulties sending and receiving messages, particularly media files. Outage tracking website Downdetector recorded a peak of 207 complaints within an hour. Approximately 67% of users reported trouble sending messages, while 16% faced …

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Heroics Put India in Command in First Test

  Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played a stunning knock of 161 runs on day three of the first Test against Australia in Perth. The visitors ended the tea session at 359-5, building a commanding 405-run lead. Virat Kohli (40*) and Washington Sundar (14*) held the crease as India aimed for victory and an early edge …

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