By Qamar Bashir Balochistan is often highlighted for its abundant mineral, oil, and gas resources,but it’s crucial to recognize the plight of its people, who endure challenging living conditions. Throughout Pakistan’s history, leaders have promised to utilize Balochistan’s wealth for its people’s betterment, but this intent has often resulted in […]
Month: August 2023
ISLAMABAD -UNS: People took to streets against inflated electricity bills and heavy taxes in parts of the country on Sunday. During the demonstrations, people vehemently chanted slogans against the government, holding them accountable for the exorbitant power bills. Protests were held in Multan, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Bahawalpur, Sadiqabad, Hujra Shah Muqeem, […]
NEW DELHI -UNS/Reuters : Torrential rains that have battered India’s Himalayas in recent years, killing hundreds of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, are becoming more intense due to a clash of weather systems triggered by global warming, scientists said, Reuters says in a report. At least 240 […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed on Saturday to have arrested over eight terrorists, including two commanders of Al Qaeda. The arrests were made during the Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) carried out in several cities of Punjab. According to the CTD spokesperson, the operation was carried out in Lahore, […]
JAMES M. DORSEY Saudi Arabia’s stunning sports acquisition blitz, alongside Qatari and Emirati European club purchases, may reshape the beautiful game, just not in ways Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Gulf rulers like Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani envisioned. The Gulf’s impact on European and world […]
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership expressed strong desire for the general elections to be held within a 90-day timeframe. They emphasised that extending the electoral timeline beyond this three-month period could lead to a constitutional crisis in the country. These views were expressed by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator […]
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday and reaffirmed his country’s support for free and fair elections in Pakistan. Taking to X (formerly known as twitter), Donald Blome said during the meeting with PM Kakar, they reaffirmed steadfast commitment to US-Pakistan […]
By Naveed Miraj In a world where some leaders choose silence in the face of minority persecution, even attempting to obscure the matter—such as the plight of the Christian community in Manipur—Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar Kakar emerged as a forceful and articulate advocate for the rights […]
UNS: Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Holy Quran burnings after a string of desecrations of the holy book in the Scandinavian nation sparked anger in Muslim countries. Denmark stepped up security earlier this month following the backlash, as did neighbouring Sweden which has also seen a spate […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: The government on Friday warned government officials of attempts to hack mobile phones to obtain “sensitive information” and asked them to remain vigilant. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Security agencies have unearthed an attempt to hack the mobile phones of senior government officials in […]
