Tourists visit picturesque locations with the hopes of making unforgettable memories. But when the wrath of nature and the indifference of authorities join hands to lure in tragedy, tourist escapades can cast an indelible mark on the collective memory of the nation. 60-year-old Roohul Amin, a miraculous survivor of the tragic Swat river incident, remembered […]
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that following the regime change which toppled their government, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is in a state of war. “This is a battle for Pakistan and for freedom, and we will fight until our last breath,” he declared. In a statement, the chief minister said elected representatives are […]
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has decided to hold fresh local government (LG) elections instead of extending the tenure of the current bodies. However, K-P’s position is that the new polls will be linked to similar elections in other provinces. On the other hand, the Local Council Association (LCA), the representative body of LG members, has […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has admitted the party made a mistake by granting an extension to former army chief Gen (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, saying he “apologises” for the decision, Express News reported. Speaking at a press conference alongside leaders of Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan on Sunday, Qaiser alleged that […]
Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City. Demonstrators waved signs and held up pictures of hostages still being held in the Palestinian territory as they called on […]
The Punjab Wildlife Department has intensified its crackdown against the illegal trade of wild animals and the private keeping of exotic birds and animals for recreational purposes. While this is seen as a positive step towards protecting endangered species, many hobbyist bird keepers are growing increasingly anxious. In recent operations, wildlife rangers have recovered 25 […]
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan spoke with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday, expressing deep appreciation for Pakistan’s steadfast support on the Karabakh issue, Radio Pakistan reported. The prime minister extended warm felicitations to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on their country’s historic peace agreement with Armenia. He commended Aliyev’s visionary leadership in […]
Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that India is persisting in its efforts to destabilise the region, warning that any act of aggression will be met with a “forceful response.” “India is still bent on creating instability in the region, and Pakistan has made it clear that any Indian aggression will be met with a […]
Israel’s far right pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go harder against Hamas, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting Sunday on the premier’s plan to conquer Gaza City. Over 22 months into the war in Gaza, Israel is gripped by a yawning divide, pitting those calling for an end of the conflict along with […]