Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday was re-elected as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman for a four-year term whereas Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain was re-elected as president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q). The PPP held intra-party polls at the Central Secretariat in the federal capital. Humayun Khan was elected as party’s secretary general for four […]
The opposition alliance under the banner of Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has announced that it will begin its much-anticipated protest movement with a public rally in Islamabad on April 20, setting the stage for a fresh political confrontation against the ruling PML-N-led coalition. According to TTAP spokesperson Akhunzada Yousafzai, the rally will be hosted by the Majlis […]
Summer must be here, or maybe it’s just Sajal Ali bringing the sunshine in her “favourite” stunning yellow peshwas. The Ye Dil Mera actor flaunted her vibrant ensemble from The PinkTree Company in an Instagram post shared Thursday. The outfit, called ‘Secret Garden’, is crafted to give the impression of an obscured lawn blooming under […]
Provincial Food Minister Zahir Shah Toru on Saturday said the Mines and Mineral Bill will be passed after it is approved by Imran Khan. He said terrorism was on the rise in the province but the central government had left the province alone in this war and the province was fighting terrorism and other problems […]
Let’s talk numbers. Numbers that not only lay bare violence but also a malfunctional criminal justice system that lets abusers evade justice while survivors and those who lose their lives are lost to indifference. Pakistan logged 32,617 gender-based violence (GBV) cases in 2024: 5,300 rapes, 550 honour killings, 24,000 kidnappings and 2,200 domestic violence incidents, […]
The global war of tariffs initiated recently by the United States is pushing us into a world of economic recession. The new age is the age of economic warfare, tariffs, recession and increasing nationalism. Given the circumstances, we must address some of the pressing problems that this new age is creating for us. Doing this […]
Following Sindh’s pioneering establishment of a Climate Change Directorate, Karachi has now demonstrated leadership by developing and releasing its Climate Action Plan (K-CAP). This initiative, while acknowledging the inherent challenges of implementation, signifies a crucial step forward. The city’s Mayor deserves commendation for this effort, which sets a precedent for local governance. The focus now […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a petition challenging a 100 per cent increase in annual fees for medical colleges, ruling that the court could not intervene in university policy matters unless there was abuse of authority or violation of statutes. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal […]
The Multan Sultans have announced a charitable initiative, pledging to donate Rs100,000 to the Palestine Children Relief Fund for every six and wicket they achieve in the ongoing tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Ali Tareen, the owner of Multan Sultans, emphasized the team’s commitment to using their platform for positive causes. “At […]
A severe heatwave has gripped Sindh, with temperatures expected to rise significantly above normal, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a heatwave alert. From today, due to atmospheric pressure, rural districts of Sindh, including Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Larkana, Badin, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Hyderabad, are likely to experience temperatures 6 to 8 degrees higher than […]