Pakistan

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticized PTI for skipping the Parliamentary Committee on National Security meeting. He accused Imran Khan of never attending security meetings as Prime Minister, including those on t*rrorism, Kashmir, or Indian aggression. Bilawal mocked PTI for now insisting on Khan’s attendance, despite him no longer being a parliament member. He emphasized the patriotic duty to prioritize …

The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has announced a public holiday for all educational institutions on March 22 (21st Ramazan) to observe Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (RA). A notification by Deputy Secretary Ashraf Hussain Ansari confirmed that both public and private schools and colleges will remain closed. The decision honors the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA), ensuring uniform observance across …

The federal government has approved a three-day public holiday for Eid al-Fitr, scheduled from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2. A notification from the Cabinet Division confirmed the decision, aligning it with the expected end of Ramadan. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Sunday, March 30 (Ramazan 29, 1446 AH) to sight the Shawwal moon …

Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said overnight missile and drone attacks launched by Russia showed that Moscow’s claimed support for a ceasefire in Ukraine is not “real.” Ukrainian authorities reported airstrikes in several regions of the country, including a drone attack on a hospital in the northeastern city of Sumy. The barrage came hours after Pres. Trump and Russian Pres. Vladimir …

Saudi Arabia is set to launch a groundbreaking global T20 cricket league, backed by its $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund and led by Australian cricket figure Neil Maxwell. The league, modeled on tennis’ Grand Slams, will feature eight traveling teams playing in multiple locations throughout the year. With $500 million in funding from SRJ Sports Investments, the competition aims to …

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has firmly responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed additional tariffs, which could affect Australia’s $5 billion beef and lamb exports. In a recent call, Farrell emphasized that Australia “will not back down” in the face of these potential trade barriers. While expressing disappointment over Australia’s exclusion from relief on existing steel and aluminum tariffs, …

Direct flights from Pakistan to the United Kingdom are set to resume after a gap of over four years, confirmed Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Mohammad Faisal. Initially, flights will operate between London, Manchester, and Pakistan, with efforts to restore the Birmingham route. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended PIA’s operations in June 2020 over concerns …

As Australians brace themselves amidst rising living costs, the upcoming federal budget is poised to deliver some much-needed relief. With inflation pressures weighing heavily on households, the government is set to announce a financial package aimed at easing the burden on everyday Australians. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect when the budget is unveiled. A Focus on …

Pakistan has lost its ‘Gentle Giant,’ Naseer Soomro, the country’s tallest man at 7 feet 9 inches, who passed away at 55 after battling chronic pulmonary and joint issues. He breathed his last in his hometown of Shikarpur, where he will be laid to rest. Soomro’s towering height made him a national and international figure, earning global recognition. His stature, …

Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has indicated that the government could consider imposing a state of emergency in KP, Balochistan, and other regions where the security situation is rapidly deteriorating amid a fresh wave of terrorism. In a recent interview on a local news channel, Khawaja Asif stated that a state of emergency is possible in areas where the …