TEHRAN: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday warned domestic suppliers against hoarding or overpricing goods as his government implements a major subsidy reform aimed at easing pressure on consumers, state media reported. Read More: Fallacious Iran and Pakistan Nuclear Comparison “People should not feel any shortage in terms of goods’ supply and distribution,” Pezeshkian said, urging ministries […]
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US immigration officer kills woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests
MINNEAPOLIS: A US immigration officer shot and kills a woman on the streets of Minneapolis on Wednesday, triggering widespread protests and condemnation from local officials who rejected federal claims that the victim posed a threat. Read More: SC takes up bail plea in alleged US visa scam The woman, identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was reportedly […]
PTI announces fresh street movement from Lahore
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced the launch of a fresh street movement starting from Lahore, with a public event planned at the Liberty Roundabout on Friday. The party said the move is aimed at mobilising supporters and building momentum for a nationwide protest campaign. Read More: PTI, govt ‘return to table of dialogue’ amid civil […]
PTI protests verdict against Imran Khan, wife in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf workers staged protests across Peshawar and surrounding districts on Sunday against the court verdict sentencing PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in the Toshakhana-II case. Demonstrators gathered on main roads outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly building, chanting slogans in support of the party leader. Read More: […]
Karachi residents forced to cook on firewood amid gas loadshedding
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi are resorting to cooking on firewood as severe gas loadshedding hits the city, even before the onset of winter. In areas like PIB Colony, Jahangir Road, Jamshed Quarters, and Martin Quarters, gas shortages have persisted for the past 20 days, disrupting daily life and leaving citizens frustrated. Read More: No eight-hour gas […]
Balochistan Child Marriage Bill Sparks Intense Assembly Clash
The Balochistan child marriage bill faced chaos in the provincial assembly as lawmakers passed it with a clear majority. Opposition members shouted slogans and tore copies of the bill during the heated session. The speaker struggled to maintain order while the House pushed forward with the legislation. Despite protests, the bill moved through the chamber […]
Residents protest park commercialization in Clifton
KARACHI: Residents of Clifton Block 5 staged a peaceful protest on Saturday at The Justice Rana Bhagwandas Family Park to oppose plans to convert neighbourhood parks into padel courts and commercial spaces. The protest highlighted growing concerns over the encroachment and commercialisation of public recreational areas. The Justice Rana Bhagwandas Family Park and Dr Fareduddin […]
Judge blocks Trump’s deployment of troops to Portland
WASHINGTON: A federal judge ruled on Friday that former US President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in an effort to quell protests, marking a legal setback for the administration’s use of the military in American cities. The decision permanently blocks Trump’s use of military force in Portland, replacing an earlier […]
Tanzania’s President Hassan sworn in after landslide win
DODOMA – Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday for her first elected term following a landslide victory in last week’s election. Hassan, who assumed power in 2021 after the death of her predecessor, won 97.66% of the vote. The 65-year-old president took the oath of office at a military base in […]
Police arrest over 950 TLP activists
LAHORE: Punjab Police have launched a major crackdown against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists involved in violent protests, arresting 954 individuals so far, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to police sources, operations are underway in multiple districts, with special raids in Lahore using modern technology and location tracking systems to trace and apprehend fugitive suspects. Officials […]