Protest staged against Israeli strikes on Lebanon

A protest demonstration was staged at Numaish Chowrangi on Thursday against Israeli aggression on Lebanon, despite the recent Iran-US ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The rally, organised on an emergency call by representative organisations of the Shia community, drew a large number of participants, including religious scholars, political activists, women, youth and children. Addressing the gathering, […]

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume on Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial ‌will resume on Sunday, the courts’ spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran. Iran began targeting Israel with ballistic missiles and drones ​after Israel and United States President Donald Trump launched air strikes on Iran on […]

Fact check: Viral clip of Pakistan envoy criticising Israel in UNSC over Lebanon attacks is old

Multiple users on social media platform X have been sharing a video since Wednesday, which allegedly shows Pakistan’s envoy criticising Israel at the UN Security Council for sabotaging the US-Iran peace talks by bombing Lebanon. However, the clip is old and unrelated to the current attacks. Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the […]

Sindh government forms high-level ministerial committee to review Gul Plaza fire findings

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday reviewed a judicial commission’s report on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy and ordered the formation of a high-level ministerial committee to examine the findings and ensure effective implementation of its recommendations. In mid-January, a devastating fire broke out at Gul Plaza, Karachi, claiming 79 lives and leaving […]

Allama Naqvi says Pakistan played responsible mediatory role as sincere, friendly neighbour

President of Jafaria Alliance Pakistan, Allama Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi on Thursday, urged Pakistan to play an active role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Commenting on the recent ceasefire, Naqvi stated that Iran’s success was, in fact, a victory for oppressed people worldwide and for the Muslim Ummah. He said that by […]

Como’s UCL bid tested

Como’s bid to reach the Champions League faces a key test on Sunday when Serie A leaders Inter Milan arrive lakeside trying to take another step towards a 21st league title. A traditionally tiny club, and one more experienced with lower league football and bankruptcies than playing the continent’s elite, Como sit fourth and are […]

Piastri focused on closing gap

Oscar Piastri knows as well as anyone on the Formula One grid how quickly dominance can dissipate and is approaching his unexpected early-season furlough with some confidence that McLaren can challenge Mercedes when the racing ‌resumes. The Australian had a calamitous start to the season, crashing on his way to the grid in his home […]

Fact check: Viral video of Shashi Tharoor criticising Indian PM Modi over Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire is doctored

Multiple people, including journalists and pro-military accounts, shared a video on social media platform X on Wednesday, that allegedly showed Indian politician Shashi Tharoor criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Pakistan’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire. However, the video is dubbed over through AI. Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States […]