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For the first time, Pakistan participated in the tournament where Arsalan Baig secured a silver medal in the Sports Physique category, and Shehzad Qureshi earned a bronze medal in the Bodybuilding category. Sohail Anwar, General Secretary of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF), extended his congratulations to the winners and all participants for their commendable efforts.Pakistan’s…
Pakistanis Named in Dubai Property Leaks: Unpacking the Data Pakistan has emerged as one of the countries with citizens listed in the recent Dubai Unlocked project, a major investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). This project exposed ownership details of properties in Dubai, a luxurious city in the United Arab Emirates,…
In a scene straight out of a political thriller, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) led a long march to the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Muzaffarabad, amidst escalating protests against inflated electricity bills and taxes. Monday marked the fourth day of a wheel-jam strike, with demonstrators demanding action. Protests and Road Closures: Protestors…
Esteemed Consultant Paediatrician Professor Abdul Rashid Gatrad OBE, a distinguished figure in Britain’s medical community, has issued a heartfelt call to the Pakistan government. He urges them to invest in vocational training for the most marginalized children, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As CEO of a charitable organization operating in Pakistan and…
Amidst a backdrop of women making significant strides across various sectors in Pakistan, the Balochistan government has granted approval for the appointment of another woman, Fareeda Tareen, as deputy commissioner (DC). Fareeda, previously serving as assistant commissioner (AC) in Dasht tehsil of Balochistan’s Kharan district, has been promoted to the position of deputy commissioner in…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken a bold step in unveiling a comprehensive white paper alleging foul play in the February 8 general elections. They have urged the establishment of a judicial commission to delve into what they term as the “misappropriation of 180 seats”. Barrister Gohar, Chairman of PTI, voiced their concerns during a…
Mashal Yousafzai, spokesperson for Bushra Bibi, alleged on Thursday that her Iftar meal on Shab e Barat, February 24, was contaminated with two to three drops of “toilet cleaner,” resulting in a deterioration of her health. Yousafzai made these claims during an appearance on Geo News’ “Geo Pakistan” program, asserting that Bushra’s health had been…
Peshawar Press Club (PPC) and Khyber Union of Journalists (KhUJ) have strongly denounced the baseless accusations leveled by Mashal Yousafzai, Adviser on Social Welfare to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, against Geo News reporter Nadia Saboohi. During a joint meeting at the PPC, top media figures criticized Yousafzai’s attempt to tarnish the government’s rapport…
A day after Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan concluded his two-day visit to Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hinted at a potential influx of billions of dollars in investments from the kingdom. Chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet in the capital on Wednesday, the premier underscored the significance of the recent high-level…
Tragedy struck as the death toll climbed to 18, with over 50 individuals sustaining injuries following a devastating incident in Balochistan’s Hub district. A truck, carrying pilgrims en route to the Shah Noorani shrine, veered off the road and plunged into a ditch. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah personally attended to the injured at…
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, known for his outspoken political stance, has been elected as the new emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan for the next five years. Over 45,000 party members participated in the intra-party elections, with Naeem receiving an overwhelming 80% of the votes, solidifying his position as the sixth emir of the party. According to…
Babar Azam has been reinstated as the captain of Pakistan’s national cricket team for both T20Is and one-day internationals (ODIs), announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday. This decision arrives just in time for the Green Shirts’ upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, slated to commence from April 18. Last November, Babar concluded…
The recent re-arrest of five Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, who had previously been granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with the May 9 violence, has ignited tensions across the political landscape of Pakistan. In a startling turn of events, the individuals—Owais, Saifullah, Nasrullah, Kamran, and Waqas—found themselves back in custody under the provisions…
Bar associations across Pakistan, including those in Sindh, Lahore, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have joined senior lawyers in demanding a thorough investigation into allegations of interference by spy agencies in the judiciary. The outcry follows the revelation of a letter written by six Islamabad High Court judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), highlighting concerns…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced a boycott of by-elections and planned nationwide protests starting April 25.In a video message, JUI-F stated they reject the February 8 election results, deeming the current parliament more representative of the establishment than the people. Fazl stated that the JUI-F, along with major parties like PTI…
Cricket Australia revealed the itinerary for Pakistan’s forthcoming limited-over tour, pitting the Green Shirts against the Kangaroos this November.The tour is packed with excitement, featuring three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is, with the action igniting on November 4th in Melbourne.The ODI showdowns will wrap up in Perth on November 10th, paving the way…
Star cricketer Shoaib Malik took to Instagram on Sunday to extend warm birthday wishes to his wife and actress, Sana Javed. Sharing three cherished photos of them together, Malik captioned the post, “Happy Birthday Sana Shoaib Malik.” Just a few days prior, Sana Javed had expressed her affection for Malik in an Instagram story. Quoting…
Recent reports indicate that Luqman, also known as Mir Adil, a suspected member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in the Mamund area of Pakistan over the weekend. Originally from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir, Luqman had been living in Pakistan since 2009, reportedly using an alias to conceal…
Following a recount of votes in NA-81 Gujranwala, Azhar Qayyum Nahra, the candidate from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has emerged victorious, defeating Chaudhry Bilal Ejaz, the candidate supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with a margin of 3,201 votes. The Returning Officer (RO) declared Azhar Qayyum Nahra as the winning candidate of NA-81 after the recount,…
“Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has encountered a setback as he has been prohibited from holding meetings within Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for a duration of two weeks, according to a recent media report. The directive, issued by Pakistan Punjab’s Home Department, stipulates a halt on all forms of visits, meetings, and interviews…