Hangor Day: A Tale of courage By: Maleeka Ali on December 8, 2022On 9th December each year, Pakistan celebrates this day as ‘Hangor Day’ to pay homage to the brave heroes of Pakistan Navy who fought bravely in 1971 war and brought immense respect to the country while sinking the Indian Navy Ship Kukri. The events that took place on 09 December, 1971 are the great memories […]
Indonesia ‘sex ban’: Criminal code changes threaten other freedoms By: Web Desk on December 8, 2022Headlines around the world are warning tourists visiting Indonesia that they face up to a year in jail if caught having sex or cohabiting with someone they are not married to. Suddenly a country usually lauded as a pluralistic Muslim democracy finds itself being accused of medieval moral meddling. It is a much more complicated […]
FTX founder Bankman-Fried facing market rigging probe: Report By: Web Desk on December 8, 2022 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being investigated by authorities in the United States to determine if he manipulated the market for two cryptocurrencies, leading to their collapse and the implosion of his cryptocurrency exchange, according to a New York Times report. US federal prosecutors are looking into whether Bankman-Fried controlled the prices of TerraUsd […]
Pakistan’s passport ranked 4th lowest in the world By: Web Desk on December 8, 2022Pakistan has been ranked 94th, sharing the slot with Somalia, in terms of passport strength while the UAE has topped the list of the world’s most powerful ones. According to the list issued by Arton Capital, a Pakistani passport only mandates travel to 44 countries without a visa. Below Pakistan are Iraq (ranked 95th), Syria […]
China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to ‘bolster ties’ By: Web Desk on December 8, 2022Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Saudi Arabia for a three-day visit that is likely to focus on energy ties as Beijing strives to revive its economy and Riyadh looks to expand its global alliances beyond its partnerships with the West, especially the United States. Xi touched down on Wednesday in the Saudi capital Riyadh, […]
IHC seeks final arguments in Toshakhana case By: APP on December 8, 2022The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday sought final arguments from respondents on appeal of PTI’s head Imran Khan against his disqualification in Toshakhana reference by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the appeal of former prime minister Imran Khan against the decision of ECP. PML-N’s Leader Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha informed […]
Iran carries out first known execution over Amini protests By: AFP on December 8, 2022Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death, hanging a man convicted of blocking a street and wounding a paramilitary member in what human rights activists condemned as “show trials”. Demonstrations have swept Iran for nearly three months since Amini died after her arrest by the morality police […]
Arshad Sharif murder: Govt forms new JIT on Supreme Court’s order By: webdesk on December 8, 2022The federal government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that a new joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed to probe the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. Yesterday, the Supreme Court SC sought names of Joint Investigation Team (JIT) members, formed by the federal government to probe the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. […]
Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman, By: Web Desk on December 7, 2022Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is a contentious organization that should be eliminated. He stated that he has always stated that NAB is being utilized to retaliate against politicians and discredit them. The PDM chairman told that the NAB’s 22-year success is in front of our eyes, but […]
Celeste Sunday Special Icon Awards | Vote For Your Favorite Category Now! By: Web Desk on December 7, 2022December is the month of celebrations and festivities, and as the year draws to an end, it’s time for the second Master Celeste Sunday Special Icon Awards, hosted by Sunday Times Magazine in collaboration with Celeste! The MCSSIA is a trademark and recognition of the diligence and preeminence of a nominee in their field that […]