National
Three prominent universities in Islamabad, namely Bahria, Air, and National Defence Universities, have been closed indefinitely due to security concerns. This decision follows a search operation conducted by security agencies on the outskirts of Islamabad. The abrupt closure, communicated to students late at night, has also impacted the scheduling of
National
In a significant development, Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, is set to visit Pakistan on January 29, 2024, following recent escalations between the two nations. This visit comes in the wake of heightened tensions, which culminated in a series of air strikes and the subsequent downgrading of
National
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that it has started the process of providing postal ballot papers ahead of the upcoming general elections. The ECP has set January 22 as the deadline for eligible individuals to complete the process of casting their votes through the postal ballot. The
National
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), which it believes has been established to address criticism of the judiciary. The party has described the goals of the JIT as "very vague" and has criticized the initiative, suggesting that it is
National
Five people were found shot dead in a village near Dera Ismail Khan, according to the police. The victims appeared to be non-locals and were riding on two separate trucks, one carrying foam mattresses and the other vegetables. The identities of four of the deceased remain unknown, while the
World
As Hindu devotees prepare to inaugurate a grand temple to one of their holiest deities, India's Muslims plan to begin building a new mosque in the same city later this year, hoping to make a fresh start after a bloody, decades-long dispute. The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation
World
Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC) has ratified a move towards reducing tensions with Iran and is committed to addressing mutual security concerns. The NSC meeting was convened to discuss the latest escalation with Iran following its cross-border strikes and Pakistan's retaliatory attack. The statement issued
entertainment
The marriage of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and actress Sana Javed has garnered significant attention, particularly in light of the rumors surrounding Malik's relationship with Indian tennis player Sania Mirza. The news of their marriage, which was shared by Malik on social media on January 20, 2024, has
Government
Amid Pakistan's campaign to repatriate undocumented foreigners, including 1.7 million Afghans, around half a million have returned to Afghanistan since October. Many of these returnees are facing significant challenges, including a lack of shelter, means of sustenance, and employment. The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has been assisting
Government
As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming general elections on February 8, 2024, the country's democratic system remains fragile and vulnerable to powerful influences. Over the years, Pakistan's political landscape has undergone significant transformations, with the dismissal of Prime Minister Imran Khan in April 2022 and subsequent
National
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has granted the petition of Zulfiqar Mirza and Fehmida Mirza against the rejection of their nomination papers, allowing them to contest the upcoming elections. The court's decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that the election laws have been made
National
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is gearing up for the upcoming general elections, with senior party leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan urging workers to brace for the challenges ahead and anticipate victory on February 8. In a press conference in Rawalpindi, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan emphasized the need for