Pakistan International Airlines to Be Privatized by October 1: Official

30 Aug 2024

The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which has been struggling with substantial debt, is set to be completed by October 1, according to Usman Akhtar Bajwa, Secretary of the Privatisation Commission. Bajwa shared this update during a Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation meeting, as reported by Dawn. PIA's financial...

Pak Jail Denies Reports of Withdrawal of Imran Khan’s Facilities

30 Aug 2024

The administration of Adiala Jail has dismissed recent reports claiming that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s prison facilities have been reduced, according to ARY News. The superintendent of Central Jail Rawalpindi confirmed on Friday that Khan continues to receive all the entitlements outlined in the jail manual. Imran Khan...

Baloch Community Condemns Alleged Genocide by Pakistani Forces

30 Aug 2024

On Friday, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent advocate for Baloch rights, condemned what it describes as an escalation of the Baloch Genocide Policy by Pakistan. The committee's statement followed the discovery of mutilated bodies across Balochistan, which it claims reflects a deepening of the region's humanitarian crisis. According...

S. Jaishankar: The Era Of Uninterrupted Dialogue With Pakistan Is Over

30 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed India's diplomatic stance during the launch of ambassador Rajiv Sikri's book, 'Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India's Foreign Policy'. Jaishankar made it clear that the era of continuous dialogue with Pakistan has ended. He stated, "I think the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over....

SCO Summit: Pakistan Invites PM Modi Amidst Strained India-Pakistan Relations

30 Aug 2024

Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of government meeting scheduled for October 15-16 in Islamabad. The announcement was made by Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a weekly press briefing. The SCO is a significant...

Pakistani Man Arrested After Crossing Border Into India Over Heartbreak

28 Aug 2024

A 20-year-old Pakistani national named Jagsi Koli recently illegally crossed the Indo-Pak border and entered India, where he was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF). According to Superintendent of Police Mr. Narendra Singh Meena, Koli is from Akli Kharodi in Tharparkar district, Pakistan. He crossed the border between the...

Over 70 Killed In Terror Attacks Across Balochistan, Including 14 Soldiers

27 Aug 2024

Al Jazeera reported that over 70 people have been killed in a series of terror attacks across Balochistan province, Pakistan, citing military and police sources. The military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers were among the fatalities. The attacks included a major assault on vehicles on a highway in...

Imran Khan Addresses National Reconciliation, Law and Order Issues

27 Aug 2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan voiced concerns on Monday about deteriorating law and order in Balochistan and Punjab, attributing these issues to a particular institution. Speaking to reporters following a hearing at Adiala Jail regarding a £190 million corruption case, Khan stated that his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), would...

Pakistan, Shakib Penalised by ICC, Lose Match Fee Due to This Reason – Know Here

27 Aug 2024

Pakistan was penalized six World Test Championship (WTC) points for a slow over rate during the opening Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The team, led by Shan Masood, was found to be six overs short of the required rate, prompting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to deduct six points...

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India To Kick Off Tournament Against New Zealand, Clash With Pakistan Set For October 6

27 Aug 2024

India will begin its ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on October 4 in Dubai against New Zealand, followed by a high-stakes match against Pakistan on October 6 at the same venue. The team’s third match is set for October 9 against Sri Lanka in Dubai, and they will...