Months ahead of national elections, the main opposition Congress party in India announced on Friday that a disagreement involving an income tax claim of 2.1 billion rupees ($25.3 million) had resulted in the freezing of its bank accounts. Despite this, the party was able to partially run its accounts until February 21, when the income […]
On Friday, hundreds of demonstrators—many of them were Russian expatriates—gathered in cities throughout Europe and abroad to voice their outrage over the passing of Alexei Navalny, a critic of the Kremlin. They frequently gathered outside Russian embassies, brandishing signs labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer” and demanding responsibility, while chanting anti-Kremlin chants. After going […]
According to official data released on Friday, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) inflation rate decreased marginally in the week ending February 15 but remained high when compared to the same time in the previous year due to the ongoing surge in the costs of food and energy. Based on weekly price fluctuations of 51 basic […]
After multiple setbacks, including the failure of its first flight last year, Japan’s satellite program is back on track with the successful launch of its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) has now triumphed twice in a row following the launch, with its moon lander Smart Lander for Investigating Moon […]
In the face of credible allegations of widespread corruption, the federal cabinet has noted that the mechanism governing drug prices has become exploitative and ineffective. The health ministry has labeled the 2018 Drug Pricing Policy as unfair because it guaranteed the pharmaceutical industry “supernormal profits.” During a meeting on December 13, 2023, the cabinet members […]
In a startling admission on Saturday, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatta said he was “involved in rigging election results in the city” and resigned from his position, claiming he should be “hanged for doing injustice” to the Rawalpindi Division. In a statement made during a news conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chattha stated that […]
Salman Akram Raja, a prominent lawyer and PTI politician, was taken into custody on Saturday in Lahore after the party denounced suspected election manipulation on February 8. Raja, surrounded by police, security officers, and media representatives, declared he stood “with the people of Pakistan” while being led by the police to their car. “I am […]
A judge in New York has barred former US President Donald Trump from operating businesses in the state for three years and ordered him to pay an astounding $355 million in fines. The decision, which is based on accusations of fraud, is likely to have a significant impact on Trump’s financial situation and commercial empire. […]
Today was historic as Fly Jinnah, a renowned airline, launched its first flight from Islamabad to Sharjah. With this accomplishment, the airline expands its international network and improves connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. As they set out on this historic voyage, passengers on board expressed enthusiasm and a desire to discover new […]
“I believe Gen [Qamar Javed] Bajwa and Lt Gen Faiz [Hameed] were responsible for rigging the 2018 general polls,” the JUI-F chief had said in an interview with a private TV channel. A day earlier, Maulana Fazlur Rehman held former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, who was the […]
