After ex-PM’s arrest, US, UK support Pakistan’s “rule of law.”
After Iran Khan's arrest, former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, who negotiated the Taliban peace deal, chimed in.At a joint news conference in Washington, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated. "We just want to ensure that whatever happens in Pakistan is consistent with the rule of law and the...
Former PM Imran Khan jailed in Islamabad
Local media have reported that Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has been detained.Mr. Khan reportedly appeared in court in Islamabad on accusations of corruption.The 72-year-old was removed from office last year and has since devoted his time to campaigning against his successor.Imran Khan, who was present...
China seeks to increase its military ties with Pakistan.
The vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission stated on Wednesday that China is willing to work with Pakistan's military. Its to deepen and expand cooperation, and jointly protect regional peace and stability.Zhang Youxia remarked during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in Beijing,...
Deep-seated disparities
The history of China and Pakistan's well-established, principled, and long-lasting partnerships based on cooperation extends back to the earliest years when Pakistan was one of the first major nations to recognize the People's Republic of China.This 'time-tested and all-weather' camaraderie is founded on the solid pillars of socioeconomic cooperation...
Pakistan off EU High Risk Third Countries list
Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced that the European Commission has removed Pakistan from its "High-Risk Third Countries" list, which posed serious challenges to the financial system of the European Union.The ministry stated in a statement that Pakistan was added to the EU's list in October 2018, which imposed...
Pakistan opts out of Washington’s democracy summit
Pakistan decided on Tuesday not to participate in this week's democracy summit in Washington, electing instead for bilateral engagement with the United States to promote democratic values.Today begins the virtual summit conducted by the United States. China and Turkey were not invited to attend the summit.Pakistan's involvement in the...
Imran asserts that he will not back down ‘under any circumstances’
As PTI Chairman Imran Khan arrived at a Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday to secure interim bail in three terrorism cases, he told reporters that a "reaction" to the "atrocities done to the PTI" would come today at the party's Minar-i-Pakistan rally, and he urged supporters not to...
Tornadoes kill 10 in Balochistan
A family of eight members was among the 10 persons swept away by a torrent in the Awaran and Zhob regions of Balochistan on Saturday, according to officials.The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that torrential rainfall that began on Friday evening in the districts of Khuzdar and Awaran...
PTI claims Maryam ordered Zaman Park raid
The PTI leadership firmly condemned the "state terrorism" attack on Imran Khan's residence, which they described as "part of a London plan to eliminate him."On Saturday, a big police contingent searched Mr. Khan's Zaman Park home before his Islamabad magistrate appearance.PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry stated at a press conference...
Petrol bombs and gunfire at Pakistani cops raiding former prime minister’s home
Officers responded with tear gas as they clashed with supporters of the politician armed with batons in the eastern city of Lahore, who had also blocked the lanes around the property with concrete blocks, felled trees, tents, and a parked vehicle.Police in Pakistan were pelted with petrol bombs and...
Karachi infant dies as “financially distressed” family tries suicide
According to the police, an infant perished in Karachi on Friday after a man and three other family members allegedly attempted suicide by ingesting a poisonous substance due to inflation.District West SSP Faisal Bashir Memon told that a 40-year-old Surjani Town resident self-administered a noxious substance to himself, his...
IHC suspends Imran’s arrest orders, gives him trial court chance tomorrow.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended Imran Khan's non-bailable arrest warrants until March 18, allowing him to appear before the trial court hearing the Toshakhana reference against the former prime minister.Aamer Farooq, chief justice of the IHC, also instructed the Islamabad district and sessions court. And the capital police...
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CBI members vote on lobby group’s future.
According to the CBI, more than 1,000 business executives were consulted regarding the organization's future direction.Following a succession of scandals, CBI members will begin voting today on the future of the business lobbying group.The organization was thrown into chaos after CBI employees made allegations of severe sexual assault against...
Additional disruption as a new surge of walkouts commences
Today, rail service will be interrupted in several places due to new walkouts.Aslef will strike Wednesday and June 3, the day of the FA Cup Final, while RMT will strike Friday.Aslef stated that there was "no waning enthusiasm" in the protracted dispute over wages and working conditions.The government stated...
Michael Ball returns to West End with musical that made him famous.
Michael Ball rose to prominence in 1989 with the song Love Changes Everything from Aspects Of Love; he is now performing the song again on the West End as the show receives a revival in London.Michael Ball describes it as "pretty much a dream come true" to return to...
Here’s why Arctic Monkeys are fond of Tom Jones:
After 57 dates in 33 countries, the Arctic Monkeys' world tour will return to the United Kingdom on Monday for a series of stadium performances.And anyone who has seen them recently knows that they have been strolling on stage to either Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just a...