Pakistan’s second satellite, Paksat MM1, to be launched into space today on May 30, 2024Pakistan is set to launch its second communication satellite, Paksat MM1, into space today from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s space and communication capabilities. According to a spokesperson from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), the five-tonne satellite is equipped with cutting-edge communication technology and aims […]
Imran Khan acquitted in two more cases of May 9 violence on May 30, 2024The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan of charges in two cases related to the violent incidents of May 9, which were registered at the Shahzad Town police station. Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir delivered the verdict, citing insufficient evidence as the reason for the acquittal. These cases, which […]
Iddat case: PTI lawyers attack Khawar Maneka on May 29, 2024In an unpleasant turn of events, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyers Wednesday attacked former first lady Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband Khawar Maneka in the premises of the court as he appeared for a hearing of the un-Islamic nikah case in a district and sessions court in Islamabad. During the hearing of appeals filed by Bushra her husband […]
Police detain three suspects in journalist Nasrullah Gadani murder case on May 27, 2024Police Monday launched targeted action to arrest the killer of slain journalist Nasrullah Gadani. Police revealed it has detained three suspects from the Kamal Lond village. Gadani, who succumbed to bullet wounds early Friday, was laid to rest in Ghotki on Saturday. The journalist, who was associated with a Sindhi newspaper, had suffered serious injuries when […]
SHC criticizes K-Electric, expresses anger over power outages in Karachi on May 27, 2024On Monday, the Sindh High Court expressed dissatisfaction with power outages in economically disadvantaged areas, reprimanding K-Electric’s lawyer regarding unannounced blackouts in Jamshed Quarters on Jahangir Road. Justice Salahuddin, who was hearing the related petition, asked the company’s counsel to submit an affidavit detailing the extent of the load shedding in the area under oath. […]
PIA Continues Efforts to Safely Repatriate Pakistani Students from Kyrgyzstan on May 23, 2024 Karachi: The national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), is steadfast in its efforts to repatriate Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan. This morning, PIA flight PK 6260 successfully brought 171 passengers to Karachi, landing at 8:50 AM. Today, PIA will operate two more flights to Bishkek. The first flight is scheduled to depart from Lahore at […]
UN honors Pakistani peacekeepers for protecting 300,000 Sudanese during flood on May 22, 2024Pakistani peacekeepers serving the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been honored with UN medals for their exceptional service in protecting some 300,000 residents of Bentiu, the capital of the country’s Unity state, from catastrophic floods, according to a Mission’s press release received at UN Headquarters in New York Tuesday. Numbering 272, the […]
IMF asks Pakistan for investment policy draf on May 21, 2024With envisaging CPI-based inflation on the higher average rate of 12.7% for the next budget 2024-25, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to share the draft of the under preparation investment policy and ensure transparency in working of the much-hyped Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The Washington-based lender has also inquired about the […]
On May 9th commemoration: President Zardari recalls a ‘dark day’ while PM Shehbaz mourns betrayal on May 9, 2024On the first anniversary of the May 9 riots, President Asif Ali Zardari described the event as a grievous moment in the nation’s history, casting a shadow over its reputation. He condemned the riots, attributing them to political motivations aimed at challenging the state’s authority, undermining the rule of law, and destabilizing institutions. These remarks […]
Lahore airport’s immigration system catches fire on May 9, 2024According to the airport officials, a fire broke out in the immigration system of Allama Iqbal International Airport on Thursday, attributed to a short circuit in the ceiling of the immigration counter. The incident occurred in the departure lounge, and Civil Aviation Authority personnel managed to extinguish the blaze after facing some challenges. However, residual […]