Iran’s government on Wednesday appointed the first governor from the Baluch minority in the country’s restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan. “Mansour Bijar was chosen as the governor of Sistan-Baluchistan,” government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said after a cabinet meeting. Bijar, 50, hails from the Baluch community. His appointment follows
Two young brothers, who were injured in a car accident at Cavalry Ground a few days ago, have succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. Police said 20-year-old NoorulHassan and 18-year-old Mahmoodul Hassan were injured when they were hit by a speeding car on October 21 while they were crossing
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasised the importance of cross-border cooperation with Indian Punjab to address the increasing smog, describing the issue as a humanitarian crisis which requires joint action. PauseMuteLoaded: 7.56%Remaining Time -11:26Close Player Speaking at an event in Lahore on Wednesday, the provincial chief
Reiterating his stance that February 2024 elections were widely rigged, the Jamiat Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman on Wednesday said the polls results were compiled on the behest of other forces and the not the people representatives. “It’s a dire need of the hour that
Amid swirling speculations around an alleged deal between PTI and the establishment, aimed at paving the way for Bushra Bibi's recent acquittal, party founder Imran Khan categorically brushed off the reports as outright lies. After meeting Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, Shoaib Shaheen addressed the media and asserted
Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah has said that the right to information is a bulwark against corruption and that this law should be strictly enforced, stressing that it is unthinkable that the apex court will infringe upon citizens' fundamental rights. Justice Minallah issued his additional note to the judgment
The fundamental assumptions used to finalise the $7 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have gone haywire within a month of its approval, leaving the authorities concerned with an option either to renegotiate the package or keep suffocating the economy through more taxes. Official statistics show that out
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has once again underscored the need for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India to tackle the scourge of smog. Lahore has been facing worst smog for the last few days and it aggravated to a level where it touched 708 points on Air Quality Index (AQI). Addressing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are marching forward together to strengthen their brotherly relations. Addressing a news conference along with Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, in Riyadh today, he said under the dynamic leadership of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, we
Multan and the surrounding areas in southern Punjab are under the reign of intense smog, with hazardous pollution levels affecting children’s health. Over 600 children have been admitted to the Children’s Hospital in the past week, suffering from respiratory and skin diseases due to rising air pollution. Nadia,
Sources claimed that the prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are likely to decrease starting November 1. The anticipated price adjustments align with global market trends and are expected to offer relief at the pumps. According to reports, the price of petrol may drop by 3 rupees and 29 paisa
The National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi is undergoing a major upgrade project as Pakistan prepares to host the ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the stadium to inspect the progress and instructed that work be expedited to ensure completion before the prestigious tournament. During
Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed serious concerns on Tuesday over the recently passed 26th Amendment, alleging the constitutional tweaks were designed to prevent a "specific individual" from becoming next the chief justice. Speaking to lawyers at the Karachi Bar Association, Abbasi alleged the amendment was nothing
Female activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest outside Adiala Jail, demanding the release of the party's founder and raising concerns about alleged mistreatment within the facility. Tensions escalated when police manhandled media personnel covering the demonstration, pushing cameramen and reporters to stop filming, even in the
In a rare public rebuff, the Chinese envoy to Pakistan on Tuesday said that two deadly terror attacks within only six months were unacceptable and the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups. Speaking at a seminar titled 'China at 75', Ambassador Jiang Zaidong further
As winter is approaching, prices of dry fruits, desi chicken broth and soup have surged in Rawalpindi's open markets. Throughout the city and streets, temporary stalls and carts selling peanuts, roasted black gram, soup and broth have mushroomed. These kiosks and stalls operate until 2am. Large roadside stalls