The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a clarification from the federal government on an application for stopping the potential military arrest and trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb conducted the hearing, during which he addressed the objections raised on a petition seeking to prevent any military trial of Imran …

Credit to TASS MOSCOW: Moscow welcomes the initiatives of Brasilia and Beijing to settle the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with RT television. “We welcome the Brazil-China consensus – a well-known initiative consisting of six points,” the official said. “I think this initiative has ever more support in the Global South. And this …

Credit to Tehran Times:   Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), made the remarks in a meeting of the BRICS security chiefs in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ahmadian also called on BRICS to form a special committee to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview with RT television, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey …

LANZHOU: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed the significance of industrial development in revitalizing the country’s rural areas on Wednesday morning. Different regions should develop their own strengths and follow a revitalization path suitable to their own conditions, Xi said during the inspection in the city of Tianshui, northwest China’s Gansu Province. In …

BEIJING: China will send 44 national medical teams to provide services in its central and western regions annually beginning this year, more than doubling the number from last year, according to the National Health Commission. The teams, each consisting of at least five members, will work in 17 provincial-level regions including Xinjiang and Xizang for no less than three weeks, …

RIYADH: Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded on Wednesday, has underscored the role of investment and trade as a key pillar of the China-Saudi Arabia relationship. During his brief stay of less than 24 hours, Li held intensive meetings with Saudi business representatives, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, and Saudi …

XI’AN: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has urged developing a sense of reverence and affection for Chinese civilization and passing on fine traditional Chinese culture from generation to generation. Xi made the remarks when inspecting the Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in the city of Baoji in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province on Tuesday afternoon. …

BEIJING: A mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities constitute the true hindrance to restoring normalcy to cross-Strait tourism. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media inquiry regarding the issue of cross-Strait tourism. In furtherance of their own political gains, the DPP authorities …

Avocados are a source of key nutrients, including healthy fats and fiber. They also contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds and may help reduce heart disease risk. Nutritious, versatile, and delicious, avocados have become a kitchen staple in many homes around the world. While some people refer to avocados as fruits and some people say they’re a vegetable, avocados (Persea americana) …

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee today. On a proposal of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research for a loan of Rs. 656 million to the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) to enable the organization to pay salaries and pensions to its employees, the ECC deliberated on the …

Amna Baloch on Wednesday took charge as Pakistan’s 33rd Foreign Secretary, succeeding Ambassador Syrus Sajjad Qazi, who retired upon reaching superannuation. Ambassador Syrus was honored with a formal farewell dinner at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday night. Baloch, a Grade-22 officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan, was appointed as Foreign Secretary last week. She is the second woman to …

The Ministry of Finance has issued notifications regarding three key amendments to the pension rules. According to the notification, the family pension will now be limited to 10 years whereas if the pensioner dies, only legal heirs will be eligible to receive the pension transfer. The notification stated that the spouse of a deceased pensioner will continue to receive a …

The Supreme Court heard the Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams funds case on Wednesday, during which the federal government requested the release of the funds to the federation and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). Additional Attorney General (AAG) Aamir Rehman informed the court that a separate petition had been filed for this purpose, seeking the transfer of the …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for the establishment of a ‘Charter of Parliament’ to encourage cooperation between the government and opposition, stressing the need for a unified approach to running the House. “If the opposition will not speak here, where will it speak?” the speaker Ayaz Sadiq remarked, urging both sides to engage in constructive dialogue. Ayaz Sadiq …

Mahira Khan one of Pakistan’s leading actresses has ignited a fresh debate after sharing her views on traditional customs regarding clothing. During an in-depth conversation with renowned poet Anwar Maqsood at the Arts Council Karachi, the superstar reflected on her career, the importance of cultural values, and her family’s influence on her upbringing. In the discussion, Mahira spoke fondly of …

The federal government is facing delays in passing key legislation due to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F)’s indecision over joining the coalition government. The JUI-F’s support in parliament is crucial for the government to secure the necessary number of votes for a constitutional amendment, but there is no decisive progress as JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has yet to make a …

BEIJING: China is strongly dissatisfied with and resolutely opposes the moves of the United States in manipulating Hong Kong-related issues and suppressing Hong Kong’s development, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to the U.S. House of Representatives considering and passing the “Hong Kong Economic and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Women. Xi said that women are important promoters of human civilization and social progress and have scored remarkable achievements in all walks of life. Since the forum’s launch, women of various countries, upholding the Shanghai Spirit, have contributed to the building …

JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in the Rafah area, southern Gaza Strip, during an overnight mission, Israel’s army said on Wednesday. The Black Hawk helicopter from the Israeli Air Force was evacuating an injured soldier to a hospital for medical treatment when it crashed. Seven other soldiers were injured and were subsequently evacuated for …

Bangladesh’s southeastern Comilla district borders the Tripura state of India to the east. Both regions have been drenched by heavy monsoon rains, with Tripura experiencing significantly more rainfall than Comilla over the past 72 hours. Amidst the chaos, authorities in Tripura made an impromptu overnight decision to open a sluice gate of the Dumboor Reservoir, releasing a large volume of …

The Afghanistan national cricket team has voiced its dissatisfaction with the facilities at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in India’s Greater Noida state, following a rain-hit one-off Test match against New Zealand. The opening day on September 9 was washed out due to a wet outfield and persistent rain, and the match continued to be halted on the second …

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) lawmaker Daniyal Chaudhry on Tuesday introduced ‘The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024’ to increase the number of apex court’s judges from 17 to 23, in the National Assembly. According to “The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) (Amendment) Bill, 2024”, the total number of judges, including the Chief Justice, will increase from 17 to …

Singer and actor Selena Gomez revealed that she is unable to carry her own children due to medical issues while opening up about her journey of coming to terms with this reality, stating it was something she had to “grieve.” She broke the news in a heartfelt and candid interview with Vanity Fair. “I haven’t ever said this, but I …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has transferred 161 high-profile cases to the Anti-Corruption Department following recent amendments being upheld by the Supreme Court. The transferred cases include those involving officers from key departments such as the Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Malir Development Authority (MDA), Board of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, Irrigation Department, Works and Services Department, School Education Department, and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has denounced the recent events in and outside the parliament, likening them to an attack on democracy comparable to the events of May 9, 2023. Speaking during a National Assembly session on Tuesday, Khan condemned the arrests of PTI lawmakers, declaring that September 10 will be remembered as a dark chapter in the …

India has expressed its willingness to participate online in the upcoming meeting of trade ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), scheduled to be held in Islamabad on Thursday. As preparations for the high-level meeting continue, senior officials from SCO member countries are currently engaged in discussions to finalize the agenda for the trade ministers’ meeting, sources said. These deliberations …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has declared an end to negotiations with all parties, including the establishment, signalling a hardened stance amidst ongoing political turmoil. Speaking to the media at Adiala Jail on Tuesday, the former prime minister revealed that six party leaders were previously permitted to engage in dialogue with the establishment. He emphasized he had never prohibited …

A Judicial Magistrate in Bannu has issued arrest warrants for Islamabad Judge Humayun Dilawar, his father, and his brother over allegations of illegally occupying valuable government land. The case involves claims of encroachment on public property. The arrest warrants were issued for Judge Humayun Dilawar, his brother Sadiq, and their father Dilawar Khan. Additionally, a warrant was also issued for …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for decisive action regarding the events that transpired in parliament last night regarding arrests of multiple PTI lawmakers from allegedly within and outside the Parliament House. Speaking during a session of the assembly on Tuesday, Sadiq said: “Action will have to be taken over what happened in parliament last night.” He also said …

Pakistan Army killed at least 16 Afghan Taliban as they responded strongly to unprovoked aggression along the Pakistan-Afghan border. As per details, Afghan Taliban opened unprovoked fire at Pak-Afghan border on September 7, which lasted till September 9 evening. Pakistani Army responded strongly to the unprovoked firing from Afghanistan and killed 16 Taliban fighters, while 27 were injured, according to …

Students from Rajshahi University, Barisal University and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet have held protests demanding fair water-sharing agreements with India and protesting sudden floods caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura. At about 1am on Thursday, students from BU staged a protest march on the Barisal-Kuakata highway in front of the university, gathering …

What Is a Stiff Neck? The phrase “pain in the neck” was created for a good reason. Waking up with a stiff neck is an annoying and uncomfortable way to start your day. And a stiff neck is a common problem, affecting about 10% of the population at any given time. There are many reasons for neck pain, but it’s …

At a time when the RLNG consumption has decreased in the country manifold and the decision to switch the industrial sector to national grid from gas-based captive power plants (CPPs) while toeing the direction of IMF will lead to recovery loss of Rs420 billion to the Sui gas companies. “We get the revenue of Rs420 billion per annum from captive …

Angelina Jolie makes shocking revelation about health amid her tumultuous split with former husband Brad Pitt. The Hollywood icon, who is rooting for her upcoming film Maria, received an accolade over the weekend in honor of bridging the gap between social impact and cinema. While she picked up her TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media, The Tourist star said in …

A remote-controlled bomb attack on a police van in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) South Waziristan injured 13 people which included six police personnel and seven civilians, a hospital official told Internews on Monday. According to police officials, the bomb exploded on a police van at Kir kot Road in the Wana Rustam Bazar. The officials added they reached site of the …

Pakistan has etched its name in Scrabble history by clinching the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) for a record fifth time. The triumph was secured by 16-year-old Affan Salman, who dominated the tournament held in Sri Lanka, winning 19 out of 23 games. This victory marks a significant milestone, as Pakistan becomes the first nation to achieve such a feat …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its executive board meeting schedule through September 18, 2024, and Pakistan, which direly needs external funding to bail out its economy, is not included on the agenda. According to the Fund’s website, the IMF schedule of the executive board meeting set to be held on September 9, 13 and 18 but to take …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that the country has experienced multiple internet service disruptions over the last five years, with several incidents occurring just this year. The details, revealed in an official document that surfaced recently, shed light on the recurring challenges faced by Pakistan’s internet infrastructure, often attributed to submarine cable failures. According to the PTA’s report, …

Pakistan has once again achieved a significant milestone on the international stage with a historic performance at the UK Shooting Championship 2024, held at the legendary Bisley Ranges in Great Britain from September 3 to 8. The Long Range Shooting Championship saw participation from approximately 160 world-class shooters hailing from 18 countries, making it a fiercely competitive event. Despite the …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said that there has been transparency in the affairs of the Supreme Court, as earlier it could be determined just by looking at the bench what the case decision would be. Now, the chief justice is not sent a cause list, and it is one’s fate which bench hears their …