Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday expressed the hope that the respective three countries would soon sign the framework agreement for Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Line Project. The project was discussed during a telephonic discussion between Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, according to a Foreign Office press release. The deputy […]
The PTI on Thursday presented five demands to the government, calling for a transparent legal process, the release of political prisoners, freedom of the media, immediate free and fair elections, and an end to what it termed “fascism” by dropping politically motivated cases. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court, PTI leader Babar […]
Spain’s government on Thursday cancelled a $7.5 million arms deal with Israeli company IMI Systems, following pressure from far-left members within its fragile governing coalition. The deal, which involved the purchase of 15 million rounds of ammunition for Spain’s Civil Guard, drew sharp criticism from Sumar—a bloc of left-wing parties—who warned it violated Spain’s pledges […]
At least 59 Palestinians, including children, were killed on Thursday in a wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Al Jazeera. The attacks hit densely populated residential areas, adding to the already soaring civilian toll in the besieged enclave. In northern Gaza’s Jabalia, an airstrike on a family home killed at least […]
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Thursday strongly condemned the Indian government’s reaction to the recent militant attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, particularly criticizing New Delhi’s move to suspend the crucial Indus Waters Treaty. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur also slammed the steps taken by India, calling New Delhi’s aggressive posture in the wake […]
Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Wednesday emphasized the need to reform the traditional leasing practices of railway land, expressing his intent to adopt a more effective land-sharing model. The land grabbers would not be allowed to occupy even an inch of Pakistan Railways’ property, he said during a visit to the Divisional […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has intervened in the recruitment process at the Pakistan Electric Power Company (PESCO) by suspending a recent advertisement and halting its implementation. The court has also issued notices to the Ministry of Energy and other involved parties, directing them to submit their responses within 14 days. A two-member bench, consisting […]
Lionsgate’s upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has added several key cast members to its roster. McKenna Grace will play Maysilee Donner, a fellow District 12 Tribute alongside Haymitch Abernathy, portrayed by Joseph Zada. Whitney Peak will take on the role of Lenore Dove Baird, Haymitch’s girlfriend. The highly anticipated film, based on […]
A severe heatwave continues to grip Punjab, with temperatures expected to rise as high as 45°C by the end of April, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Lahore, along with most of Punjab, is experiencing intensifying heat under dry weather conditions. The minimum temperature in the provincial capital was recorded at 23°C, with a […]
The United States has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Indian illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), citing heightened security threats and the risk of further violence following a deadly attack in the region. “The security situation remains dangerous,” the US Department of State said. The advisory was released after a terrorist assault […]