Tumultuous end to a chaotic era By: Agencies on January 21, 2021Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, ending the tumultuous four-year term in the White House of Republican Donald Trump. Biden, 78, took the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at a solemn ceremony at the US Capitol which was snubbed by […]
Cabinet orders probe into Broadsheet scam By: News Desk on January 20, 2021On the recommendation of the ministerial inquiry committee led by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, the federal cabinet on Tuesday constituted a committee headed by a former judge of the Supreme Court or high court to investigate the Broadsheet scandal, fix the responsibility on those who illegally benefitted, and submit its report […]
PM forms cabinet committee to probe Broadsheet scandal By: Agencies on January 19, 2021Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Monday said a three-member cabinet committee has been tasked to furnish its recommendations about action on Broadsheet’s findings within 48 hours. The minister said the committee constituted by Prime Minister Imran Khan under the convenorship of minister for information comprises Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari […]
Pakistan seeks world action against India By: News Desk on January 18, 2021Pakistan on Sunday asked the international community to hold India accountable for vitiating the regional security environment after leaked WhatsApp conversation of Indian anchor Arnab Goswami confirmed that Pulwama attack was a “false flag” operation to ensure the re-election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Foreign Office said in a statement that the chat made […]
Malaysia impounds PIA plane over lease dispute By: Agencies on January 16, 2021A Pakistan International Airlines plane has been held back by Malaysian authorities due to a British court case over the jet’s lease, the airline said on Friday, adding it would pursue the matter through diplomatic channels. The Boeing 777 aircraft was seized after a court order, an airline spokesman said, and alternative arrangements were being […]
Malaysian authorities seize PIA plane Boeing 777 over unpaid dues on January 15, 2021KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities on Friday have seized Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777 over being a defaulter of lease payment. According to details, the plane was taken into custody on court’s order after it landed at Kuala Lumpur airport with passengers on board. According to sources, the plane was taken into custody for non-payment […]
London court did not exonerate Nawaz Sharif, confirms judgment By: Staff Report on January 15, 2021The judgment at the centre of the controversy created by UK-based asset recovery firm Broadsheet LLC’s case against the government of Pakistan (on behalf of NAB) clearly observes that “It is clear…that the possible recovery from them (Sharif family) was far greater than from any other person or family, and this was known to the […]
Broadsheet revelations ‘tip of the iceberg’: PM By: News Desk on January 14, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said that having been exposed by Broadsheet after Panama Papers, the country’s elites cannot hide behind ‘victimisation’ card on international revelations of their corruption and money laundering. “Panama Papers exposed our ruling elites corruption & money laundering earlier. Now Broadsheet revelations have again exposed the massive scale of our ruling […]
Ministers who disagree with PTI policies must quit: PM By: News Desk on January 13, 2021Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that ministers should show ownership towards the decisions of the government and that if they disagree, they may resign from their posts. “Ministers should show some ownership towards the decisions of the government. If they go against the policies of the PTI, they are free to resign from […]
Joe Biden invites Former President Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto By: Web Desk on January 12, 2021Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Former President Asif Ali Zardari have been invited by the US President-elect Joe Biden to attend his inauguration ceremony on January 20th, 2021. According to sources, Bilawal Bhutto is expected to leave for the US on January 19. However, co-chairman PPP Asif Zardari will not accompany him […]