The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has called for an extension of the deadline for the repatriation of Afghan refugees and urged the federal government to empower the provincial government to engage in direct and meaningful negotiations with Afghanistan. During Wednesday’s session, the assembly unanimously passed five resolutions, including one expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. The resolution, […]
All major political parties in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, have unanimously rejected the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill. Terming the bill a direct attack on the 18th Constitutional Amendment, provincial autonomy, natural resources, and the authority of the provincial assembly, party leaders warned of strong opposition if the government attempts to pass the […]
In a move aimed at making the upcoming provincial budget more responsive to public needs, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has constituted a parliamentary committee to consult on the financial plan for the next fiscal year. The committee, which he will head himself, includes senior members from coalition parties and is expected to engage […]
India has announced sweeping measures against Pakistan after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed at least 26 tourists. In a press briefing after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri outlined five key decisions under what New Delhi has termed a “decisive […]
Dominic Sessa, best known for his breakout performance in “The Holdovers,” has officially signed on to portray the late chef and author Anthony Bourdain in an upcoming A24 biopic titled Tony. The film, directed by Matt Johnson (BlackBerry), will chronicle a pivotal moment in Bourdain’s early life — his transformative time in Provincetown, Massachusetts in […]
India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), that killed 26 tourists and injured 17 others. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media on Wednesday, stating that the cabinet was given a comprehensive briefing on the attack. […]
To resolve the water dispute between India and Pakistan, both countries agreed under the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960—widely regarded as one of the most enduring agreements in international water diplomacy endorsed and facilitated by the World Bank. The Treaty, brokered with the support of the World Bank and signed after nearly […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) for Thursday morning, following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and a series of escalatory measures targeting Pakistan. The move comes in the wake of a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that killed 26 […]
The Patron-in-Chief of United Business Group (UBG) S. M. Tanveer has expressed concern over the blockade of the National Highway Authority (NHA) in Sindh, which has severely impacted the country’s exports. According to recent statistics, Pakistan’s exports have declined by 12% in the last quarter, partly due to logistical challenges. In a statement, he noted […]
Sophie Nyweide, a former child actress known for her roles in Mammoth and An Invisible Sign, tragically passed away at 24. Her mother, Shelly Gibson, has revealed in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail that Nyweide’s death occurred on April 14 in her hometown of Bennington, Vermont. Nyweide’s body was found near a high […]