Modi leaves for Japan to attend Abe’s funeral The state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan. PM Modi tweeted shortly after Abe was assassinated: “a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator”. ‘I have lost a dear friend.’, he further […]
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Japan rejects costly funerals, embraces simple goodbyes
Japan rejects costly funerals, embraces simple goodbyes The Japanese have long complained about the cost of the funeral, even before a yen 1.66 billion state funeral for the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sparked public outcry, the highest in the world. Now, more and more bereaved families are opting for low-key farewells, with the pandemic […]
Islamic scholar Yusuf Al Qaradawi passes away at 96
Islamic scholar Yusuf Al Qaradawi passes away at 96 The Sheikh Yusuf al Qaradawi, Islamic scholar and, founder of the International Union of Muslim scholars, passes away at the age of 96, September 26, 2022. The official account of the scholar, Sheikh Yousaf announced the news on Twitter, followed by the same announcement on IUMS […]
VC of GCU faces criticism in wake of inviting Imran Khan
VC of GCU faces criticism in wake of inviting Imran Khan Vice Chancellor of Government College University (GCU) is being criticized for arranging a political session at GCU today. VC also called Imran Khan as his Quaid in session which made his views controversial. Netizens are demanding strict action against Vice Chancellor of GCU after […]
Samina Shah requests for pre-arrest bail in Sarah’s murder case
Samina Shah requests for pre-arrest bail in Sarah’s murder case Samina Shah, wife of journalist Ayaz Amir, filed a petition with the Islamabad Session and District Court on Monday asking for pre-arrest bail in connection with the murder of her daughter-in-law. The 37-year-old victim, identified as Sara Bibi, is suspected of being murdered by her […]
ECP reserves verdict on Dar’s case
ECP reserves verdict on Dar’s case ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday reserved its verdict on a case seeking to declare Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ishaq Dar’s Senate seat empty as the latter has not taken an oath to his office. A bench of the Election Commission (ECP) heard the case […]
How much will Qatar spend on hosting FIFA World Cup 2022?
How much will Qatar spend on hosting FIFA World Cup 2022? The FIFA World Cup 2022, the world’s premier football tournament, is set to begin in Qatar on November 21, 2022. The FIFA World Cup is being staged in the Middle East for the first time and is being hosted by an Asian country for […]
US to rebuild ties with Pakistan amidst floods
US to rebuild ties with Pakistan amidst floods WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the United States will hold ministerial-level talks in Washington to rebuild ties on Monday (today), indicating will on part of both sides to resume institutionalised engagement after a long absence. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari reached Washington on Sunday to rebuild ties with US on […]