ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors were felt across the country on Saturday, notably in the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces’ Quetta and Battagram areas, respectively. The shocks were felt in Ziarat’s Quetta, Pishin, and Mangi areas, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale, and […]
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Nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam 146th birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, the nation will commemorate the 146th birth day of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with the usual passion and excitement. The day begins with a recitation of the Holy Quran at Quaid-e-mausoleum Azam’s in Karachi. In the morning, the tomb will host an elegant changing of guards ceremony. On this occasion, […]
Nawaz Sharif’s appeal against his visa denial is likely to be denied, says Shahbaz Gill
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Shahbaz Gill, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Political Communication Adviser, said on Saturday that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s appeal against his visa denial is likely to be denied and that the PML-N is preparing for his homecoming. In a tweet posted to his Twitter account, Shahbaz Gill stated that Nawaz Sharif’s application for a […]
Punjab government bans entry of passengers without ‘digital fitness certificate’
LAHORE: As part of attempts to combat the threat of air pollution affecting the provincial capital, the Punjab government barred the entry of passenger vehicles without a “digital fitness certificate” into Lahore on Friday. The Punjab relief commissioner issued a statement today demanding that automobiles without a fitness certificate be removed from the roadways of […]
PM Imran Khan praises Putin’s remarks on the dignity of Holy Prophet
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks on the dignity of the Holy Prophet. He stated that blasphemy does not qualify as freedom of expression, according to local news media. PM Imran Khan said in a Twitter message, “I welcome President Putin’s statement which reaffirms my message that insulting our […]
Christmas celebrations resume this year in biblical town of Bethlehem
Christmas celebrations in the ancient town of Bethlehem have resumed this year, albeit with some limitations in place to avoid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Scout bands playing drums and carrying flags in Manger Square brought Bethlehem back to its customary marching band parades and street festivals. A midnight Mass was also planned at […]
Video of Hindu religious leader calling for mass killing of Muslims, sparks outrage
Outrage has erupted over videos of Hindu religious leaders in India advocating for the mass killing of Muslims, prompting calls for action. Last week’s event in Haridwar, Uttarakhand state, in which attendees advocated for mass killings and the use of firearms against Muslims, prompted Indian police to open a hate-speech probe. According to a video […]
Impeccably preserved dinosaur fetus discovered in China
Impeccably preserved dinosaur fetus discovered in China. The discovery of an immaculately preserved dinosaur fetus that was about to hatch from its egg like a regular bird has been announced by researchers in China. The dinosaur fetus was discovered in Ganzhou, China, according to the BBC, and scientists estimate that it is at least 66 […]