Zaka Ashraf admits there is “too much politics” in PCB By: Web Desk on October 2, 2023Zaka Ashraf, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), complained on Monday that there is “too much politics” there. Zaka Ashraf made his remarks during an extensive interview on the Geo News programme Score where he discussed the Pakistan Super League schedule, central contracts, and the team’s chances of competing in the ICC World […]
Donald Trump determined to destroy America: Biden By: Web Desk on October 2, 2023President Joe Biden recently denounced former US commander-in-chief Donald Trump, saying that he and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) Republican supporters are out to destroy the nation’s institutions and democracy. The 80-year-old Biden also referred to the members of Donald Trump’s party in Congress as extremists. Biden described Donald Trump’s MAGA Republican movement as […]
IHC rejects apology of DC ICT in Shehryar Afridi arrest case By: APP on September 28, 2023The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday rejected the unconditional apology of Deputy Commissioner ICT Irfan Memon in a contempt case against him and others pertaining to the issuance of MPO orders for the arrest PTI’s leader Shehryar Afridi. The court instructed the prosecution to prepare a schedule of further proceedings in the case. IHC’s […]
Punjab announces holidays for schools due to Pink eye infection By: Web Desk on September 27, 2023The Punjab government has declared two-day holidays in all of the province’s schools due to an increase in pink eye infection. Students in the province will have a long weekend because of Friday’s Eid Milad un Nabi public holiday and the weekend’s extended school closure. Previously, the Punjab government issued a warning to all of […]
US State Dept refuses to comment on its policy on Khalistan By: Web Desk on September 27, 2023In response to inquiries about American policy towards Khalistan, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller insisted that a “full and fair investigation” should be carried out into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response to a question regarding the official US position on the Khalistan referendum, which was organised by the US-based […]
Russian Black Sea fleet commander killed in missile attack: sources By: Web Desk on September 26, 2023In a missile attack last week on the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s command centre in the port of Sevastopol, Ukrainian special forces claimed on Monday that they had killed a senior admiral of Moscow in Crimea along with 33 other officers. However, Moscow has made no statements to confirm or deny that Admiral Viktor Sokolov, […]
Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband Khawar Maneka detained from Lahore Airport By: Web Desk on September 25, 2023Khawar Maneka, Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband, was apprehended at Lahore Airport. Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of Pakistan’s ex-first lady Bushra Bibi, was apprehended at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. According to media reports, Mr. Manika was detained by federal investigators and turned over to the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). Imran Khan’s current wife’s ex-husband was reportedly preparing […]
SBP offers interest-free loans to women for starting business By: Web Desk on September 25, 2023The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is offering interest-free loans to unemployed women who want to start large-scale businesses in order to ensure economic stability and female labor force participation. The announcement was made on Sunday by Fazal Muqeem, the central bank’s Dera Ismail Khan Deputy Chief Manager while speaking to participants at a seminar […]
Pillion riding banned in Karachi, other Sindh districts By: Web Desk on September 22, 2023The Sindh Home Department has prohibited pillion riding in Karachi and other districts of the province due to ‘Chup Tazia’ processions on September 25 and Eid Milad-un-Nabi events on September 29. The notification came in response to a letter from the Sindh police chief, who recommended that immediate action be taken to maintain law and […]
Hardeep Singh murder: India suspends visa services for Canadians By: Agencies on September 21, 2023India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens from Thursday, visa consultancy service provider BLS International said on its website, citing a notice from the Indian mission. Canada said on Monday that it was “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June. Prime Minister […]