Imran urges CJP to form judicial commission on May 9 riots on March 27, 2024Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan expressed his willingness on Tuesday to remain in jail while urging authorities to release other leaders of his party. Speaking to the media during the hearing of the £190 million reference, Imran again urged Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to hear PTI’s May 25 petition […]
Ahad Cheema urges governor to continue Aitchison’s fee policy on March 27, 2024Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema on Tuesday urged Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman to continue with the controversial fee policy regarding Aitchison College students, but withdrew from availing the facility for his own children citing a “vilification campaign” against his family. A day ago, controversy erupted after Aitchison College Principal Michael A. Thompson resigned from his […]
Pakistan to tour Australia for three ODIs, T20Is in Nov on March 27, 2024The Pakistan cricket team is set to visit Australia for a white-ball series scheduled for November this year as Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday released its international schedule for the 2024-25 season. In a press release, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the tour – which will mark the start of Australia’s white-ball schedule […]
PIA privatisation plan approved by newly formed board on March 27, 2024The privatisation and restructuring plan of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was approved on Tuesday by its board of directors which was recently constituted. The 83rd meeting of the PIA’s board of directors was held on March 25 during which the scheme of arrangement for the airline’s privatisation and restructuring was approved, as per the official […]
PTI plans nationwide campaign for Imran’s release on March 27, 2024The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has unveiled plans for a nationwide campaign advocating for the release of its founder, Imran Khan, whom they claim is facing political persecution. Speaking outside Adiala Jail on Tuesday, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan asserted that the ongoing legal proceedings against Imran Khan, particularly in the Al- Qadir Trust Case, […]
Israel team leaves Doha as truce talks hit snags on March 27, 2024Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a Gaza truce “at a dead end” due to demands by Hamas, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. The official, who is close to the Mossad spymaster heading up the talks, accused Hamas’ Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy “as […]
ECP issues revised list for upcoming Senate elections on March 27, 2024The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued a revised list of female candidates for upcoming Senate elections to be held on April 2. The ECP notification states that four candidates will now contest for two reserved seats of the Senate for women from Punjab. The list features Anusha Rehman and Bushra Anjum Butt, […]
SBP governor inaugurates AL Habib Exchange Company on March 27, 2024AL Habib Exchange Company (Private) Limited officially commenced operations across ten branches in 4 cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. Following Bank AL Habib’s announcement in September last year, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the establishment of an Exchange Company as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with an authorized capital of PKR 1 […]
Bitcoin surges to $71,045 as bulls roar on March 27, 2024The cryptocurrency market remained bullish on Tuesday, with the market capitalization gaining 5.7 percent to reach $2.82 trillion. As of 1250 hours GMT, the price of Bitcoin, the world’s oldest and most valued cryptocurrency, jumped to $71,045 with an increase of 6 percent in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization of the biggest crypto […]
Tyla releases debut album after Grammy win on March 27, 2024South African singer-songwriter Tyla releases her self-titled debut album on Friday, fresh off her win at the Grammy Awards last month. The 22-year-old found success last year, reaching the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and top 5 in Britain with amapiano hit ‘Water’, a genre fusing house, jazz and log drums […]