The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) emphasized the need for transparent and free elections, stressing that it is the responsibility of the establishment, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and interim governments to ensure fair electoral processes. PPP Secretary General Syed Nayyer Husain Bukhari issued a statement on Saturday, expressing concerns about the close relationship between…
In a Senate session on Friday, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani presided over the proceedings. Members of the upper house welcomed the announcement of the general election date. The treasury side defended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for their decision to conduct delimitation of electoral constituencies before announcing the polls. Opposition Leader Shehzad Wasim characterized…
The Israeli army has intensified its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip since the weekend, in response to the surprise offensive by the Palestinian group Hamas on October 7. Egyptian media broadcasted footage of vehicles, trucks, and ambulances making their way from Gaza into Egypt through the Rafah terminal. A Palestinian official confirmed…
Pakistan’s fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has set a remarkable record as the fastest to reach 100 wickets in one-day internationals (ODIs). This historic achievement took place during a match against Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 held in Kolkata, India. During this significant moment, Tanzid Hasan became Shaheen’s 100th victim when he…
In a recent session of the interim provincial cabinet meeting, the Caretaker Punjab Cabinet approved a surplus budget of Rs2.07 trillion for the next four months. Chaired by Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the meeting also addressed various important matters. The government presented this four-month budget earlier in June, as it lacked the authority…
In India’s Andhra Pradesh state, a tragic train collision on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 10 people, leaving around 25 others injured, as reported by a senior government official. The railway ministry issued a statement, attributing the derailment of two coaches of a passenger train to “human error.” The collision was a result…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the commencement of delimitation objection hearings on November 1. They have appointed two benches to manage the proceedings. Simultaneously, the second bench will oversee objections pertaining to constituencies in Kurram, Attock, Jhelum, Nankana Sahib, Kohat, and Korangi districts. The first bench, operational from November 1, will address…
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, during the High-Level Debate of the UNSC on “the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question,” called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to hold Israel accountable for war crimes and atrocities in Gaza, where the death toll due to Israeli actions has now…
The corporate sector is concerned about the government’s unpreparedness to address the evolving situation in the Middle East, which could pose risks to the fragile economy. Pakistanis are deeply distressed by the escalating conflict in the region, marked by a disregard for civility and international law. An economist turned peace activist lamented that the vivid…
Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has made a generous contribution of PKR15 million to provide essential medical and food aid for Gaza, Palestine, during these challenging times. The Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan expressed their deep gratitude for Atif Aslam’s benevolent gesture on Instagram, stating, “Deep gratitude to the esteemed Atif Aslam for his generous contribution of 15…
The Lahore traffic police has released a traffic management plan in preparation for a public gathering organized by the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PMLN) at Minar-e-Pakistan on Friday. Former three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Pakistan earlier in the day, with his flight landing at Islamabad airport for a brief stopover. He is currently en…
Former Bollywood actress Sana Khan, previously retired from the entertainment industry due to her Islamic faith, expresses solidarity with Palestine amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conflict has seen over 37,000 Palestinian casualties over 15 days. Khan, initially criticized for her silence, shared a video on Instagram condemning Israeli attacks on hospitals and children. She declares…
McDonald’s Pakistan has made a generous contribution of Rs10 million to the Edhi Foundation to aid those affected by the tragic humanitarian crisis in Gaza following Israeli bombardment. The fast-food chain expressed hope that these funds would support relief efforts and provide some comfort to the affected individuals. In a statement, McDonald’s Pakistan emphasized its…
PTI lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat was caught on video involved in an altercation outside a court in Islamabad. The video shows Marwat and his assistant confronting a man, while a police officer attempts to intervene. In a subsequent statement shared on social media, Marwat claimed that a motorcyclist had been pursuing him as he headed…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a significant disruption on Tuesday when it was compelled to cancel 14 domestic flights due to a shortage of fuel. The canceled flights included those headed from Islamabad to Gilgit, Quetta, Multan, and flights departing from Karachi to Sukkur and Faisalabad. “This crisis arose after Pakistan State Oil (PSO), a…