Qatar Emir Visits Bangladesh By: Md Tanvir Rahman on April 25, 2024After spending two days in Bangladesh, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit marked a historic milestone as the region’s first head of state from the Middle East to Bangladesh. But this is not the first time an emir from Qatar has been to Bangladesh. In April 2005, Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa […]
Sheep of Objectivity amidst Wolves of Sensationalism By: Saad Masood on April 25, 2024Pakistan – the land of breathtaking scenery, majestic history, glorious bazaars and media houses that reinvent the meaning of the phrase “objective journalism.” In this oasis of unbiased reporting, truth is secondary, facts take the backseat, opinions – loud ones at that – are presented as gospel and neutrality is a dish best served with […]
Understanding Autism By: Fauzia Callaghan on April 25, 2024Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, has captured the attention of researchers, clinicians, and the public alike due to its enigmatic nature and varying manifestations. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the multifaceted facets of autism, aiming to shed light on its definition, diagnosis, prevalence, characteristics, co-occurring conditions, misconceptions, and the unfortunate reality of discrimination […]
Pakistan, Iran to finalise FTA ‘expeditiously’ By: Agencies on April 25, 2024Iran and Pakistan have agreed to “expeditiously” finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said a joint statement issued by the two sides. The statement said that “both sides agreed to expeditiously finalise the FTA and hold the next sessions of annual Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) and Joint Business Trade Committee (JBTC) as well as the […]
Sindh issues to get prompt attention, PM assures CM By: Agencies on April 25, 2024Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday assured Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah of the federal government’s full support in resolving issues raised by the provincial authorities. “We will work together like brothers, like a team in the interest of the people of Pakistan,” said the premier while chairing a meeting at the CM House. The […]
PM urged to mend ties with India, approach PTI founder By: Agencies on April 25, 2024A top business leader of the country has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to extend an olive branch to his political rival incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The PTI founder remains behind bars after he was booked in range of cases containing criminal charges including Official Secrets Act, terrorism, corruption and others. Khan, […]
SC panel seeks larger bench for military trial verdict appeals By: Agencies on April 25, 2024A six-member bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday decided that a larger bench should hear a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) against the court’s Oct 23 unanimous ruling that had nullified the military trials of civilians involved in the May 9 riots, and referred the matter to bench reconstitution committee. The development came as […]
ECP calls into question PTI’s intra-party polls for third time By: Agencies on April 25, 2024The recently held intra-party elections of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have once again been questioned by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), sources said on Wednesday. The electoral authority has sent a notice to the former ruling party over alleged irregularities in the intra-party polls conducted on March 3, according to the sources. The Political […]
Stocks pare gains as KSE-100 hits all-time high By: Agencies on April 25, 2024The bullish trend continued in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as the KSE-100 index breached the 72,000 mark for the first time in the bourse’s history. Previously, in a landmark achievement, a record-breaking high was achieved as the PSX crossed 71,000 points on Monday. During trading, the PSX gained more than 900 points […]