Al-Qaeda’s regional branch has urged Muslims around the world to shun the World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence in connection with the event, according to a statement reported by a monitoring group. Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, the group’s Yemen-based branch, criticised Qatar for “bringing immoral people, […]
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Footballs exports witness 62pc increase in first 4 months of FY23
Footballs exports witness 62pc increase in first 4 months of FY23 When compared to the commodity’s exports during the same period last year, the exports of footballs during the first four months of the fiscal year 2022–23 climbed by 62.22 percent. Footballs were exported for a total of US$81,351,000 between July 22 and October 22 […]
Demolition Plan of Ancient “Speen Jumat” stirs controversy in KP’s Capital
Demolition Plan of Ancient “Speen Jumat” stirs controversy in KP’s Capital The district administration’s plan to demolish the Speen Jumat, a major mosque in the provincial capital, over ‘dilapidated condition’ has stirred up controversy. Residents of the University Road, where the mosque stands next to the Khyber Teaching Hospital, including clerics, have announced that they […]
Rare Copy of 17th century manuscript secured by Pashto Academy
The authorities of Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar, claimed that a rare copy of the 17th century Pashto manuscript had been secured from the shelf devoted to Persian old manuscripts in the main library of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. The manuscript written in old Pashto script was authored by Ghulam Ibne Sher Khan, highlighting […]
Rifts emerge in PTI’s Swabi chapter Biland Iqbal expelled from party
Rifts emerge in PTI’s Swabi chapter Biland Iqbal expelled from party The internal differences in Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf are posing a serious threat to its position here in the district and if serious efforts are not made to resolve them the party could suffer in the coming general elections. Party insiders toldthis correspondent here on Saturday […]
Imran has nothing to do with the appointment of COAS: Khaqan Abbasi
Imran has nothing to do with the appointment of COAS: Khaqan Abbasi Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the appointment of the army chief was the constitutional responsibility of the prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan had nothing to do with it. Addressing a workers’ convention in Attock, he said the upcoming army […]
Pak-Afghan Chaman Border closed yet as meeting between both sides failed
Pak-Afghan Chaman Border closed yet as meeting between both sides failed The Pakistan-Afghan border at Chaman, Balochistan, remained closed for another day after a flag meeting at Friendship Gate between officials from both sides failed to evolve a consensus over the reopening of the crossing. On Sunday, the border at Chaman had been closed for […]
“Deep Betrayal”: Human Right groups on MBS immunity by US Govt in Kashoggi lawsuit
“Deep Betrayal”: Human Right groups on MBS immunity by US Govt in Kashoggi lawsuit Human rights groups accused the Biden administration of “deep betrayal”, as it granted immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a lawsuit over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The US administration conveyed its determination to […]