The Houthi Ansarullah resistance movement in Yemen has praised the army’s rising achievements in the defence fight against the Saudi-led coalition of invaders, claiming that Riyadh and its allies now have no choice but to recognise their failure and terminate the war. Mohammed Abdul-Salam said in a tweet on Wednesday night that the Yemeni armed […]
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When parties don’t present proof, why court investigate Saqib Nisar’s claimed audiotape, asks IHC CJ
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Athar Minallah of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) stated on Wednesday that the court requires a basis to examine a matter or take action, which is not possible until the appellants present proof to support their allegations. The remark was made during a hearing on a motion to appoint an investigating committee […]
Iran all set to resume sanction removal talks in Vienna
On Thursday, December 9, Iran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal will begin a new round of talks in Vienna, Austria, aiming at removing the US sanctions placed on Iran following its exit from the agreement and reviving the dormant international agreement. Iran’s chief negotiator in the Vienna talks, Ali Bagheri-Kani, […]
Pakistan reports first case of Omicron variant
On Thursday, Pakistan’s first case of the Omicron coronavirus was announced in Karachi. According to the Sindh Health Department, the first incidence of the variation was recorded in a female patient at a private hospital in Karachi. The patient had arrived in Pakistan from abroad, according to the health authorities, and they were verifying her […]
12 flights cancelled, four delayed at Lahore airport
At Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, another 12 international and domestic flights have been cancelled, with four more being delayed due to operational concerns and a lack of aircraft. The Lahore Airport Inquiry revealed this on Thursday. The following flights were cancelled: PIA’s 303 flight from Lahore to Karachi, Serene Airline’s 5725 flight from Lahore […]
Legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s tomb completed
The Qawwali legend Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s tomb has been completed in Faisalabad. The tomb’s creation was funded by the Faisalabad Art Council and a friend Rafique Gohar. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, a well-known singer, will inaugurate the tomb in a few days with a special prayer. The incredible mausoleum was built in just 11 […]
Boris Johnson directs work from home amid Omicron virus threat
As Omicron variant instances rise, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tighter virus restrictions in England on Wednesday, including guidance to work from home and required vaccine passports. At a press conference, Johnson claimed it was “the appropriate and responsible thing to shift to Plan B in England” because the number of Omicron cases was […]
Bilawal will lead ‘Anti-Inflation Protest Movement’ from Dec 10
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), said on Wednesday that a ‘Anti-Inflation Protest Movement’ will begin on Saturday, December 10. PPP Chairman Shahid Khaqan Abbasi conducted a press conference at Bilawal House in Karachi, joined by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other party leaders. Bilawal announced the protest […]