History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. — Mark Twain Karachi, a city not traditionally associated with seismic upheavals, has been experiencing mild tremors of around 3.5 on the Richter scale almost daily for over a week now. While these may seem insignificant on the surface, those familiar with seismic history will find the […]
As Palestinians in Gaza mark the first day of Eid al-Adha, Israeli attacks have killed at least 42 people across the enclave since dawn this morning. Shelling, airstrikes reported in Khan Younis, Gaza City, Jabalia amid ongoing humanitarian catastrophe Israeli forces continued with their brutality and did not spare Palestinians on the first day of […]
On the occasion of Eidul Azha, Pakistan’s top military leadership, including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff, have extended their heartfelt Eid greetings to the people of Pakistan. The statement, issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), […]
Salman Agha is all set to become Pakistan’s all-format national cricket team skipper after impressing selectors and new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, sources told Telecomasia.net. The 31-year-old was appointed Twenty20 international skipper for the Zimbabwe leg of the tour to give regular skipper Mohammad Rizwan rest but Salman has impressed with his clarity of […]
The customary artificial surge in prices of vegetables and condiments ahead of Eidul Azha continues unabated this year, with rates of essential kitchen items increasing by up to 200 per cent in Karachi markets, Express News reported. According to a report, the price of tomatoes has jumped from Rs60 per kilogram to as high as […]
Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran’s foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based broadcaster critical of Tehran. The three men – Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 44, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 55, – have been charged with offences under Britain’s […]
Sindh government on Friday approved a ban on four-seater rickshaws and online as well as on the counter sale of tinted windows, police lights, and sirens. The meeting chaired by Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar discussed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules also approved outsourcing the motor vehicle fitness check. IGP Sindh, and secretaries of […]