2nd death anniversary of literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad observed on February 10, 2025The second death anniversary of renowned poet, playwright, and literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad is being observed on Monday. He was born on August 4, 1944, in Lahore, was a prolific poet and playwright who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. Over his memorable career, he authored more than 40 books, leaving an indelible mark […]
President Zardari meets Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul en route to Portugal on February 10, 2025 President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a brief stopover at Istanbul Airport en route to Portugal. Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan warmly received the president at the airport. In the meeting, President Zardari and President Erdogan discussed the bilateral ties and the […]
She Never Pulled Up the Ladder Behind Her” – Sherry Rehman on Benazir Bhutto’s Fight for Women’s Empowerment on February 8, 20258th February 2025, Karachi – At a special session of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), Senator Sherry Rehman engaged in an insightful discussion with historian and author Victoria Schofield, reflecting on their shared journey and friendship with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The session delved into Bhutto’s political vision, personal resilience, and enduring legacy, shedding light […]
FIFA imposes suspension on Pakistan Football Federation on February 7, 2025 FIFA has once again suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the PFF Congress refused to implement the constitutional amendments recommended by the global football governing body. According to FIFA’s announcement, the suspension takes immediate effect due to PFF’s failure to adopt a revised constitution ensuring fair and democratic elections—an essential requirement of FIFA’s […]
Halt in US aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger on February 7, 2025The Trump administration’s effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent and respond to famine. Struggling to manage hunger crises sweeping the developing world even before US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, the international famine monitoring and relief system has suffered multiple […]
Lahore DC rejects PTI’s request for a Feb 8 power show at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 7, 2025In a significant move, the Lahore city district administration late Thursday denied Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) permission to hold a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, citing security concerns. The decision comes as PTI declared February 8—the first anniversary of what it calls the “rigged general elections”—as a “Black Day.” According to a statement from […]
Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh target Sheikh Hasina’s family home amid outrage on February 6, 2025On Wednesday, thousands of protesters in Bangladesh vented their fury at exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by attacking a historic family home—once a symbol of the country’s independence but now, in their view, a representation of the authoritarian rule they accuse her of leading. The violence was triggered by Hasina’s planned speech to supporters […]
Bilawal joins prominent global figures at Trump’s breakfast ceremony on February 6, 2025The National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, was attended by high-profile figures from around the world, including Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who was present on Trump’s invitation. The event took place at 7 AM in Washington, D.C., and continued for nearly seven hours, concluding at 2 […]
Terrorists attack police post in Karak, killing two officers and injuring six on February 6, 2025 A terrorist attack on the Bahadur Khel police post in Karak has resulted in the martyrdom of two police officers and injuries to six others, local authorities confirmed. In response, additional police personnel swiftly arrived at the scene, and a large-scale search operation is underway to track down the attackers. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin […]
139 Pakistanis deported from 10 countries, including Malaysia and Senegal on February 6, 2025Within 48 hours, 139 more Pakistani citizens were deported from 10 countries, including Mauritania, Senegal, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, out of which 15 were arrested in Karachi. According to a report by Geo News citing immigration sources on Thursday, 34 Pakistanis were deported from Iraq for illegal entry and overstaying, with 2 of […]