The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has deplored the fact that all political parties and candidates were denied meaningful participation in the recent general elections in Pakistan. “While I appreciate those in Pakistan who cast their ballots…
NEW DELHI: The death toll from violence linked to the demolition of “illegal structures” in a city in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has risen to five despite strict restrictions for the third straight day, officials said on Saturday.…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s long-delayed economic reforms and privatization program may become more challenging in the face of the potential installation of a coalition government, as no political party won a clear majority in Thursday’s general election. The new administration is expected…
The poultry industry, which faces many challenges including high volatility of price manipulation after the country’s feed mills, has witnessed decline instead of growth with an overall 40% reduction in the industry due to poorly planned strategies. Industry experts attribute…
The Foreign Office said on Friday that Pakistan maintained a “channel of communication” with Afghanistan despite “concerns” in the bilateral relationship between the two neighboring countries. “Pakistan’s foreign policy is consistent in that we want to have friendly relations with…
RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was released on Saturday when an anti-terrorism court granted bail in a case related to the attack on the office gate of a security agency building. The court ordered a bond…
Metabolic diseases consist of a wide variety of conditions that affect the body’s ability to process and convert food into energy. These disorders disrupt normal metabolism, the complex set of chemical reactions that sustain life and allow for growth, repair,…
The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning to Android users, urging them to update the software on their phones to prevent data breaches. In a post on X, the agency warned users about “high-risk vulnerabilities” found on Android…
TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to advance a deal to secure the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza in talks with Israeli moderates on Thursday as he wrapped up a Middle East tour without securing a…
DOHA/TEL AVIV: Israeli forces bombed areas in the southern border town of Rafah, home to more than half of Gaza’s population, on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal to end the war in the Palestinian…
DHAKA: Bangladesh said on Wednesday it would not allow more Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to enter the country because supporting the huge numbers already there threatened its own security. The Muslim Rohingya have faced persecution in Buddhist-majority Myanmar for decades,…
DOHA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that total victory in Gaza was within reach, rejecting the latest offer by Hamas for a cease-fire to secure the return of hostages still held in the besieged enclave. Netanyahu renewed…
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has reiterated its commitment to support an inclusive democratic process amid concerns expressed by the United Nations over pre-election violence. FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch assured that Pakistan has completed security measures with its election laws.…
The city of lights sparkled even brighter this week as the much-awaited Karachi Film School (KFS) was officially launched. The star-studded event was a huge success and brought together personalities from Pakistan’s entertainment and media industries to celebrate the milestone.…
Security forces killed two terrorists during an intense gunfight in North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the incident took place on the night between February 5 and 6 after…
DOHA/RIYADH: Palestinians huddled under bombardment in Gaza said on Monday they hoped a visit by the US secretary of state to the region would finally bring a ceasefire in time to avert a looming new Israeli assault on the last…
