Government
The Foreign Office strongly criticized India's recent seizure of a commercial consignment destined for Pakistan, denouncing it as an unjustified act and questioning India's role as a regional enforcer. The incident involved the interception of a merchant vessel, CMA CGM Attila, by Indian authorities near Mumbai&
Government
The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a key political alliance in Pakistan, has announced its presidential candidate, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for Pashtun rights and his anti-establishment narrative. Achakzai's nomination as the SIC's presidential candidate signifies the council'
Government
Pakistan's new Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has set forth a comprehensive vision for the future of the nation, emphasizing unity, development, and diplomatic relations with key regional players. As he assumes leadership in the world's fifth most populous country, Sharif's approach to governance is
National
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has revealed that he was offered to lead the next possible coalition government as the prime minister but declined the offer, stating that his party only wants to ensure democracy and the survival of the federation. Bhutto Zardari emphasized that
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Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) clashed with police in multiple cities across the country on Saturday, protesting against alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections. In Lahore, PTI supporters gathered outside the Lahore Press Club and the party’s Jail Road office to register their protest. The
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The Senate of Pakistan rejected a bill seeking to publicly execute individuals convicted of rape, with a majority vote on Monday. The bill, titled the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposed to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. The bill, presented by Jamaat-
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PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan announced that party-backed independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the Centre, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the 2024 general elections, would join the right-wing party Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as part of their parliamentary strategy. The formal agreement between the PTI and
World
Russia announced full control of the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, marking its biggest gain since capturing the city of Bakhmut in May 2023. The fall of Avdiivka, a key strategic stronghold, comes almost two years to the day since the invasion began. Russia's defense ministry said its troops
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In a stark and controversial statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. She compared its actions to Adolf Hitler's campaign to exterminate Jewish people."What's happening in the Gaza Strip
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In a pivotal development for Afghanistan's future, Pakistan's Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani, led a delegation to the UN-sponsored two-day conference in Qatar's Doha. The gathering, attended by special envoys from over 20 countries, human rights activists, and representatives opposed
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The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, known for his vocal criticism of President Vladimir Putin, has tragically passed away, as confirmed by the prison service. According to the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, Navalny fell ill after a walk and subsequently lost consciousness. Despite the efforts
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An Israeli strike killed a Hezbollah commander and 14 others in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh, raising fears of further escalation. Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily fire across the border since Oct 7. The Israeli military said it had killed Hezbollah commander Ali al-Debs, his