Renowned Pakistani politician Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, in his weekly column, emphasized that the attack on Trump has divided the US public opinion, leading to a polarization of opinions and a deepening of the civic divide. Footage of Trump waving his fists with a bloodied face after the deadly attack was broadcast as breaking news…
Islamabad (Sabahuddin Qazi): The Pakistan Information Commission has issued a directive to the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to disclose the list of the top 1000 loan defaulters in response to an information request filed by Azmat Khan, a resident of Karachi. Khan had sought the list under the Right of Access…
Islamabad – NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center anticipated that a minor glacial lake outburst flood is expected in Badswat Nullah today. It would cause low level/localised flash flooding whereby temporary bridge and road connections for upstream areas are likely to be impacted. NDMA has advised GBDMA and Local Administration to closely monitor the situation and…
Islamabad – In a significant directive aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency, the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has ordered the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to expedite and finalize actions regarding the misuse of scholarships and the breach of public trust. The order comes in response to an appeal by citizen Azmat Khan, highlighting the need…
Pakistani tourist arrivals to Saudi grew 43% in 2023 compared with the previous year. ISLAMABAD – Saudi, one of the top international destinations for Pakistani Travellers, has eased tourist visa requirements with immediate effect, where applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of USD 750 or its equivalent. Pakistani…
The US House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 901 on June 25, 2024, with an overwhelming majority, demonstrating strong bipartisan support. The resolution urged the Pakistani government to protect the rights of all citizens, ensure fair elections, and uphold democratic principles, amid concerns about political instability and human rights violations in Pakistan. The resolution…
KARACHI – The Chief Coordinator of the Pakistan Hindu Council, Kirshan Sagar, along with several notables from various cities in Sindh, in a meeting with the IG of Sindh Police, has discussed the recent incidents of kidnapping and abduction in Gouspur and Kohistan. Stressing the need for immediate action, Mr. Sagar also raised concerns about…
In a stark assessment of the dire situation after more than eight months of war, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Tuesday that “a significant proportion of Gaza’s population is now facing catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions”. To date, more than 8,000 youngsters have been diagnosed and…
UN Photo/Jean Marc Ferré Wole Soyinka addresses a lecture series marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008. (file) This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words to clobber…
Children were killed and maimed in unprecedented numbers in places such as Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, notably Gaza; Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Ukraine, his annual report on Children and Armed Conflict revealed. The alarming increase was due to the evolving nature, complexity, and intensification of armed conflict,…
