Oslo: According to Norway’s foreign ministry, the first Taliban delegation to visit Europe since retaking control in Afghanistan began talks with Afghan civil society representatives on human rights on Sunday. The group, led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, was scheduled to meet with women activists and journalists on the opening day of their three-day […]
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PM shares hashtag #afghan_humanitarian_crisis
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke out on Sunday at an international event to raise awareness about the oncoming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which is threatening to turn into famine. The prime minister used his Twitter account to promote the trending hashtag ‘#SaveAfghanLives,’ lending his voice in support of the Afghan people, particularly Afghan children, […]
‘I felt like punch Mohammed Kaif,’ Shoaib Akhtar reveals in Legends Cricket League opening match
NEW DELHI, INDIA — On-field rivalry between Pakistani and Indian cricketers have always infused the game with excitement and enthralled fans on both sides of the border. And it happened once more today. Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar proved what a devastating fast bowler he was in the opening match of the Legends League Cricket […]
Members of extremist groups want to terrorise Pakistan: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – On Saturday, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid warned that some remnants of Taliban-defeated groups intended to create a terror environment in the country. His comment came after extremists attacked Lahore and Islamabad, killing five people and injuring more than 25 more. The minister told a press conference that there was no longer any […]
Tando Allahyar tense amid violent protests over MQM-P activist’s murder
TANDO ALLAHYAR — Following the murder of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) activist, the city of Tando Allahyar in Sindh province has become tense. Khalil-ur-Rehman, a MQM-P activist, was shot and killed outside the Tando Allahyar District and Sessions Court on Friday. During the city’s violent protests, police arrested five MQM-P personnel for allegedly […]
Former MQM senator Mian Ateeq detained in Lahore
LAHORE, Pakistan — Mian Ateeq Shaikh, a former senator of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), has been detained in a case involving document falsification. After receiving a plea from Rawalpindi police, Lahore Qila Gujjar Singh police brought Mian Ateeq into jail. At the Ganj Mandi Police Station, a charge has been filed against the lawmaker […]
World Cup 2022 fixtures reveal Pakistan-India rematch
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 schedule was released on Friday, and Pakistan and India will meet in the tournament’s opening encounter on October 23. The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will be held in Australia, and the two teams will encounter each other in the group stage, like they did in the previous […]
COAS Bajwa reaffirms battle against terrorists
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Army Chief of Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reaffirmed the army’s commitment to fight terrorism till it is eradicated from the country. According to ISPR, he expressed gratitude to security forces for creating an enabling atmosphere for the completion of socio-economic development projects in the newly combined districts, which are critical […]