Former Indian foreign minister and senior leader of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) Sushma Swaraj passed away at the age of 67. She had been admitted to a hospital due to heart attack. Sushma Ji was said to be in a critical condition before the news of her death surfaced on media. Her family … Read more
Pakistan banned opening batsman Sharjeel Khan has reportedly written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He wrote in order to participate in PCB’s rehabilitation program. Sharjeel Khan was suspended and sent back home after the start of the second edition of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai in February, … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that no power on earth can separate Pakistan and Kashmir. While visiting Mushaal Mullick at her residence, SAPM said that Pakistan salutes the martyrs of Kashmir freedom struggle. Every Pakistani stands with the Kashmiri brethren. SAPM also said that Kashmiri women have … Read more
The Sindh High Court (SHC) adjourned a reference against Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Mustafa Kamal. He was arrested for allegedly allotting land along the coastline in Clifton. The SHC bench put off the hearing until Sept 4 when his counsel will forward arguments in the case. At the previous hearing, a two-member bench was … Read more
International Cricket council (ICC) announces new ranking for test players after the first test of Ashes Series. According to the new rankings, Indian skipper Virat Kohli tops the list, with New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is at second position. After a brilliant display at the first test in Ashes series, Australian Steve Smith goes one … Read more
Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur are expected to receive rainfall on August 10 and 11, according to the Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department. South Baluchistan, and South Punjab are expected to have heavy rain. The rain is expected just before Eid-ul-Adha. Pakistan will celebrate Eid on August 12. Pakistan’s government has announced four … Read more
At least two people were killed and 10 others injured in an explosion in Quetta’s Mission Road area here on Tuesday. According to the details, the bomb went off in a market located on Mission Road where the Hazara community-run most of the businesses. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Quetta Abdul Razzaq Cheema said that the … Read more
Dr Yasmin Rashid has inaugurated plantation drive in the country. Provincial health minister for Punjab, Dr Yasmin Rashid planted a tree at Jinnah Park to start the plantation drive. While addressing media Dr Yasmin said that on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan we have started plantation drive. Trees not only provide us shadow … Read more
Asking India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, China on Tuesday said they should avoid actions that “unilaterally” change the status quo and exacerbate tensions between them as it voiced “serious concern” over the situation in Kashmir. China also expressed its opposition to India’s move to create a separate Union Territory of Ladakh. The Indian government … Read more
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti has said that giving priority to India over Pakistan was a mistake. Rejecting two nation theory and accession with India was a mistake, she added. Mehbooba Mufti also said that India is trying to turn Kashmir into Gaza strip. India is reacting to Kashmir like Israel … Read more
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Modi government turning Kashmir into Palestine. In a tweet Fawad Chaudhry said that parliamentarians will reply to India by blood, tears, toil and sweat. If war is imposed we are ready to fight. Parliaments must come above trivial issues and respond to India, he … Read more
South African Dale Steyn, one of the great fast bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket in a bid to extend his longevity in the shorter forms of the game here on Monday. Steyn, who made his international debut against England in 2004 and last played a Test in February against … Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a reduction in power tariff by 9 paisa per unit here on Tuesday. According to a notification issued, NEPRA approved a decrease of 9 paisa per unit in the price of electricity, following public hearing of an application submitted by the Central Power Purchasing Company (CPPC) which … Read more
Corps Commanders’ Conference presided over by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Head Quarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday discussed single point agenda of situation regarding Kashmir. The top military brass extended full support to “government’s rejection of rejections of Indian actions regarding Kashmir” and reaffirmed that it is “prepared and shall … Read more
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down hard on the Sindh government, municipal authorities and K-Electric, the primary supplier of electricity to Karachi, over the deaths of dozens of people due to electrocution during recent rains in the metropolis. A three-judge larger bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed was hearing a number of applications regarding … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, calling on the international community to act against the racist politics of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). “They (BJP) have a racist ideology. In Kashmir, they have acted according to their ideology, against their constitution, Supreme Court verdict and United Nations resolutions.” The … Read more
Pakistan Hindu Council has gifted a unique 40-feet-high and 60-feet-wide national flag to the National Assembly (NA). The flag has been gifted by Pakistan Hindu Council and has been made using white and green balloons. As many as 60,000 deflated balloons have been used to develop the flag. awhile more than three dozen staff of … Read more
Extremist Modi government is being subjected to severe criticism by the international media following the move to abolish Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. New York Times, The Guardian and top newspapers and channels have criticized the Modi government. Al Jazeera TV termed Indian action as the darkest day in Kashmir … Read more
The Supreme Court has shown serious concerns over Karachi’s deteriorated situation and criticized Sindh and the city government. According to details, a three-member bench headed by Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the issue regarding the situation in Karachi after rain in the Supreme Court Karachi Registry. Justice Gulzar Ahmed said in his remarks that Sindh and … Read more
Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten, currently the Minister of Hajj and Umrah has inaugurated the 44th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium. Entitled as “Coexistence and Tolerance of Islam,” the two-day gathering was opened at the Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel, in the presence and participation of a group of scholars, writers, and intellectuals from … Read more
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) wants to nationalize the sport of hockey, suggesting a comprehensive plan to expand the national game from province to province. PHF secretary Asif Bajwa said they want to nationalize hockey so that it could be played in each province of the country. “Each province should host at least two tournaments,” he … Read more
