After much drama, Chief Minister Parvez Elahi won the vote of confidence in the Punjab Assembly amid the opposition boycotted the session in protest after raising questions over the procedures in the house. The provincial chief executive took the confidence vote after the Lahore High …
Read More »NATO, EU vow more support for Ukraine to defend itself
NATO and the EU vowed Tuesday to bolster their backing for Ukraine to fight off Russia’s invasion and ramp up cooperation between Europe and the US-led alliance. Longstanding designs by NATO and EU to forge greater cooperation have gained impetus from the West’s support of Ukraine. “We must continue …
Read More »UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure
The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has ended in failure Tuesday. A jumbo jet operated by the American Virgin Orbit company carried a rocket out of Newquay, Cornwall, to release it high over the Atlantic Ocean. The rocket ignited and appeared to be ascending correctly. But …
Read More »Imran warns of rise in terrorism if Shehbaz-govt fails to engage with Afghan Taliban
Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan lashed out at the ruling coalition in the centre for its alleged mishandling of “pro-Pakistan” Taliban government in Afghanistan and warned that terrorism in the country would rise further if Islamabad severed its relations with Kabul. Addressing a seminar, organized by PTI here via …
Read More »COAS, Crown Prince discuss ways to enhance Pak, Saudi ties
RIYADH – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in AlUla in Madina province of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency Monday reported that General Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), during his official visit to the …
Read More »PAKISTAN SECURES OVER $10B IN PLEDGES AT CLIMATE RESILIENCE CONFERENCE
GENEVA: Pakistan on Monday secured over $10 billion in pledges from international financial institutions, donor agencies and development partners for the rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction of flood-affected areas, during an International Conference on Climate Resilience. The major pledges made at the conference, co-chaired by Pakistan and the United Nations in …
Read More »Modi exploiting indifference of the West
By Zahid Rabbani The reports of Indian cruelties in Occupied Kashmir have totally dampened the dreams for a peaceful and prosperous South Asia. One cannot expect anything good from India governed by biased rulers, but it is not understandable why major powers are ignoring Indian malice against minorities. The saner …
Read More »Government, Opposition need to work together
By Zahid Rabbani The PTI and PDM must shun the stubborn attitude that is keeping them apart and affecting the poor citizens. Please be kind enough not to let your dear homeland become a land of sighs and moans. Whatever you are sowing is turning into the harvest of sighs. …
Read More »A book that sparks dialogue
Zahid Rabbani The book titled Nigaar Khanayay Kayal compiled by Najam-u-Sahar Siddique consists of memories of her dear father Razi Ahmad Siddique and some of his writings on different subjects that investigate passions comprehensively and create a chance for readers to introspect and explore their inner passions. The writings of …
Read More »BUS-TRUCK COLLISION LEAVES SEVEN DEAD, 15 WOUNDED IN KILLA SAIFULLAH
KILLA SAIFULLAH: At least seven persons were killed and more than 15 sustained injuries after a collision between a truck and a passenger bus in Balochistan’s Killa Saifullah district on Sunday, . The horrific road accident took place near the Toruski locality of Balochistan’s Killa Saifullah district. According to the …
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