Bilawal urges fight for digital rights and climate crisis on December 24, 2024Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has once again emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change on a “war footing” basis to secure the future of Pakistan’s next generations. Highlighting the need for new legislation to ensure equitable and unrestricted internet access for sustainable development, he vowed to introduce the Bill of Digital […]
PTI tables initial demands during 1st round of govt talks on December 24, 2024The long-awaited negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) commenced in Islamabad on Monday. The talks, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing political challenges, took place at the Parliament House. National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided over the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Senator […]
Kurram declared ‘disaster-hit’ as KP govt okays relief emergency on December 24, 2024As the situation in Kurram continues to remain dire amid an acute shortage of necessary items and prevailing road closures, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on Monday approved a relief emergency in now declared the “disaster-hit” district following months-long tribal clashes. “The provincial government has directed authorities concerned to expedite relief operations in the [violence-marred […]
Punjab CM announces education city in Lahore on December 24, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the establishment of an education city in Lahore, aimed at attracting top global universities to set up campuses. This ambitious initiative is part of her broader vision to enhance educational opportunities in the province and foster international collaborations. During her address, Maryam Nawaz also revealed plans to […]
FIA places 15 suspects on exit lists in connection with Greece boat wrecks on December 24, 2024The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has placed 15 suspects on exit lists in connection with the deaths of Pakistanis in recent boat capsize incidents in Greece, it emerged on Monday. Several Pakistanis died in boat capsizing incidents in Greece on December 14. The death toll from the tragedy rocketed to 40 after rescue efforts by […]
After EU, UK voices concern on civilians trial in military courts on December 24, 2024The United Kingdom on Monday said the trial of civilians in military courts “lacks transparency” in its response to the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. Following the arrest of PTI founder Imran on May 9, 2023, from the Islamabad High […]
Police in India kill three Sikh separatists on December 24, 2024Indian police said on Monday they had killed three Sikh separatists fighting for a separate homeland known as “Khalistan”, the struggle for which sparked deadly violence in the 1980s and 1990s. The campaign for Khalistan was at the heart of a diplomatic firestorm last year after Indian intelligence operatives were linked to the killing of […]
Tiger Woods’ son Charlie, 15, hits first hole-in-one on December 24, 2024Tiger Woods’ teenage son Charlie hit his first hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship – but they were beaten to the title in a play-off by Bernhard and Jason Langer. Charlie Woods, 15, holed out at the par-three fourth to send the father-son team into the lead at the tournament, which features […]
Arsenal winger Saka out for ‘many weeks’: Arteta on December 24, 2024Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says winger Bukayo Saka will miss “many weeks” with a hamstring injury. The England attacker was forced off during Saturday’s 5-1 win against Crystal Palace and left Selhurst Park on crutches. Saka, 23, has scored nine goals and provided 13 assists across 24 games in all competitions this season. “It’s not […]
Cross back as England name Women’s Ashes squad on December 24, 2024England seamer Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the squad for the Women’s Ashes starting in Australia next month. The 33-year-old had a back spasm in the third one-day international against South Africa earlier this month and missed the one-off Test against the Proteas. Cross has been included in the […]