Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) held an important meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja to review the status of the long-delayed Islamabad local government elections. The meeting was attended by the members of the Election Commission, the Secretary ECP, and other senior officers. […]
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Senator Azam Swati in two cases related to controversial tweets against the military leadership. The cases were initially registered by the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing in November 2022, after Swati was arrested […]
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent, and the first person born in Africa to lead America’s largest city. According to the latest count, with 90.5 percent of votes tallied, Mamdani […]
KARACHI: Flight operations of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) remained severely disrupted for a second consecutive day on Tuesday as the aircraft engineers’ protest deepened, leading to dozens of flight delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded at major airports. According to airline sources, engineers have stopped issuing safety clearances for several […]
CEBU: The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines surged past 90 on Wednesday as authorities uncovered the full scale of destruction in Cebu province, which faced the worst flooding in decades. According to local officials, floodwaters described as “unprecedented” swept through towns and cities across Cebu, submerging neighborhoods, […]
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Ahmed Jawad has been arrested under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) from G-13, Islamabad. According to officials, the arrest was carried out by the National Cyber Crime Agency following a case registered against him for posting controversial content on social media […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the historic and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar expressed pride in Pakistan and its achievements, lauding […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Doha. The Qatari Prime Minister specially visited the President’s residence to hold the meeting. During the discussion, both leaders reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance […]
OTTAWA: Foreign ministers of Canada and Pakistan, Anita Anand and Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral call to reaffirm strong ties and deepen cooperation in key economic and strategic areas. According to a joint statement, Canada and Pakistan agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognizing the growing […]
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha, emphasizing that Pakistan’s vision is rooted in inclusive and sustainable progress. He said Pakistan envisions a world where social harmony, equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights prevail. The president urged the global community to […]