The resignation of Chris Patten as Chancellor of Oxford University has triggered a flurry of interest in what is often regarded as one of the most coveted positions in Britain. Patten, a former governor of Hong Kong and Tory deputy prime minister, held the prestigious yet largely ceremonial role for over twenty years. The chancellorship […]
Though its features are often copied by competitors, investors have long questioned Snap’s ability to hold its own against tech giants like Facebook owner Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab and Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, which have more data to target ads. Meta’s advertising sales surged 25% in the December quarter. Google’s ad business […]
The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, Brig (retd) Haris Nawaz, Omar Soomro, Ahmad Shah, Corps Commander Lt. Gen Babar Iftikhar, Chief Secretary Dr Fakhre Alam, DG Rangers Major Gen Azhar Waqas, IG Riffat Mukhtar, Advocate General Hassan Akbar, Chairman P&D Shakil Mangnejo, Home Secretary Iqbal Memon, PG Fayaz Shah, The committee was informed that […]
At least 12 people have been killed as a blast took place outside an independent candidate’s office in Khanozai, an area in Balochistan’s Pishin district. According to reports, over 30 people were injured in the attack which took place on PP-47 in Pishin. The injured people have been shifted to the Tehsil Hospital Khanozai, while […]
According to the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), which monitors polls in the country, out of a total of 6,037 candidates competing for general seats nationwide, only 275 are women, reflecting a mere 4.6 percent participation rate in the elections. This falls below the legal requirement of a minimum five percent representation mandated by […]
Pakistan’s T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, engaged with fans in a recent X Space session, providing insights into the possibility of former teammate Mohammad Amir returning to the national team. Currently playing together for the IlT20 side Desert Vipers, Afridi expressed his openness to discussing Amir’s potential comeback. During the X Space session, Afridi stated, […]
Reviewing past elections reveals that the mandate in Karachi has shifted among different parties. An interesting trend in Pakistan’s electoral history is the emergence of new political parties before each election, which often dominate the electoral landscape. In the 2002 general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Q entered the electoral arena for the first time and […]
Two terrorists were neutralized in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as reported by the military’s media affairs wing on Tuesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that security forces launched the operation following intelligence reports of terrorist presence in the area. “During the operation, […]
The statement issued to the Delhi Times reads, “We have mutually and amicably decided to part ways. Through this shift in our lives, the best interests and welfare of our two children are and will be of utmost importance to us. We’d appreciate our privacy is respected.” Esha and Bharat are parents to daughters Radhya, […]
Soldiers from the Pakistan Army have commenced their deployment in major cities across the country in anticipation of the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8. This strategic positioning is aimed at ensuring the peaceful and secure conduct of the electoral process. As per the Punjab Home Department, troops have already been stationed in key […]
