PIA’s Aerial Operation Amid Ongoing Fog in Upper Regions on January 20, 2024Today in Islamabad, severe fog prompts schedule changes for flights. Visibility remains below 150 meters even at noon in Islamabad, posing safety concerns for Airbus A320 flights. Flights diverted from Islamabad include PK 182 from Sharjah, PK 162 from Abu Dhabi, and PK 168 from Al-Qassim, now rerouted towards Lahore. PK 451/452 to Skardu, PK […]
WHO extends travel restrictions on ‘polio-hit’ Pakistan for another three months By: Web Desk on January 3, 2024In a concerning development, Pakistan remains one of the only two countries grappling with positive cases of the poliovirus, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to extend travel restrictions for another three months. The recent advisory from the WHO Emergency Committee on Polio underscores the persistent threats posed by polio in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. […]
Deputy Hamas chief Saleh al-Arouri martyred in Beirut By: Web Desk on January 3, 2024Israel martyred deputy Hamas chief Saleh al-Arouri on Tuesday night in a drone strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs of Dahiyeh, a stronghold of the allied Lebanese group Hezbollah. The strike marks the first targeted assassination of a Hamas official outside Palestinian Territories since the Palestinian group’s deadly assault on Israeli territory on Oct. 7. […]
Faizabad sit-in investigation: Former ISI Director General Faiz Hamid misses third consecutive hearing By: Web Desk on January 3, 2024Despite repeated summons, former ISI Chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid once again failed to attend the Faizabad inquiry commission’s hearing investigating the 2017 protest sit-in by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), as reported by Geo News on Tuesday. Sources revealed that the commission scheduled the former spy chief’s appearance for 10:30 am on Tuesday, but he […]
Senate adopts resolution seeking severe punishment for anti-army propaganda By: Web Desk on January 2, 2024On Monday, the Senate of Pakistan came together to endorse a resolution, put forth by Behramand Tangi of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), advocating stringent legal measures against individuals engaged in negative propaganda against the nation’s armed forces. Originally proposing a 10-year disqualification from public office for those found guilty of such acts, this penalty […]
Opposition Leader Attacked During Media Briefing in South Korea on January 2, 2024In a deeply unsettling turn of events, South Korea witnessed the tragic assassination of opposition leader Lee Mye-yong while she addressed the media following a visit to the new airport in Beusan city. According to reports from foreign media sources, the 59-year-old leader was subjected to a horrifying attack when an assailant stabbed her in […]
Chief Justice of Pakistan fears elections may not take place By: Web Desk on January 2, 2024The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa Tuesday remarked during the hearing of a case that some tactics seem to be being used so that the elections do not take place. According to the details, the Supreme Court heard the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) appeal against the suspension of PK-91 Returning Officer […]
Issue of Baloch protestors being painted wrongly: PM Kakar By: Web Desk on January 2, 2024Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar stressed the need to correct the distorted portrayal of issues faced by Baloch families, emphasizing that the Baloch people firmly support Pakistan. He condemned the involvement of terrorists and armed militants in the targeted killings of Balochistan’s residents, including doctors, lawyers, and teachers. Kakar assured a robust response from the […]
Supreme Court to hear lifetime disqualification case tomorrow By: Web Desk on January 1, 2024The Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken a significant step by establishing a seven-member bench, presided over by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. This bench, which includes Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, and Justice Musarrat Hilali, is convened to deliberate on a case involving […]
Female Pakistani shooter secures the 5th spot in the yearly Asian Shooting rankings on January 1, 2024Pakistan’s sports shooter, Kishmala Talat, has achieved an impressive 5th position in the annual Asian Shooting rankings, as announced by the Asian Shooting Confederation. The rankings, disclosed at the year’s end, showcase Kishmala’s prowess in the women’s 10-metre air pistol shooting category, earning her a total of 2,505 rating points and a coveted place among […]