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ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has requested additional personnel from Punjab police in preparation for PTI's planned protest on November 24. The request reportedly includes the deployment of two Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), ten District Police Officers (DPOs), heavy contingents, shells, and elite force vehicles to ensure security and maintain order in the federal...

Jennifer Lopez, who filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in August, is still sitting in the headlines for her unexpected moves that may attract her estranged husband's attention. Lopez's recent outing in the UK has fueled speculations about her new love life. As per RadarOnline, despite her declaring she is ‘not looking for anybody’, the Unstoppable actor is seen getting close to none other...

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday directed former PTI leader Imran Khan to ensure his participation in the upcoming contempt case hearing on December 17, via a video link. The directive was issued during a session chaired by a four-member bench, led by the Sindh member. At the hearing, the Sindh member confirmed that authorities had provided written...

Foreign Office spokesperson states Pakistan is concerned about terrorists safe havens in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed its "deep regret" over the United States' veto of the UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a weekly briefing, stated that Pakistan condemns the US decision to veto the Gaza ceasefire...

SWABI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader Asad Qaiser has reiterated the party's firm stance against any "deals" and reaffirmed their commitment to demanding legal rights for their leadership. Speaking to a private TV channel, Qaiser confirmed that PTI’s leadership, including Imran Khan, remains resolute in their position to stay in Pakistan and fight for justice. "Imran Khan will stay in the...

In a significant legal reversal, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction related to a 2019 incident where he was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. The court's decision on Thursday came after it was found that Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx's initial dismissal of charges was improperly followed by a retrial led by...

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of Supreme Court (SC) Thursday turned down a petition seeking disqualification of Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah. A seven-member SC constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-un-Din Khan dismissed the plea over non-pursuance by the petitioner. Petitioner Roshan Ali, in his plea, urged the top court to disqualify Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah over allegedly possessing dual...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated its call for Afghanistan to take decisive action against terror groups operating from Afghan territory. Speaking at her weekly news briefing on Thursday in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized that Pakistan has provided Afghan authorities with concrete evidence regarding the presence and activities of terror groups. She urged the Afghan government to consider terrorism...

UNITED NATIONS: China has led the criticism of the U.S. for vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, as the outgoing Biden administration blocked international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court in The Hague said on Thursday that it had issued warrants for the arrest of Hamas leader Mohammed...

WUZHEN: China has established nearly 10,000 smart factories and digitalized workshops nationwide, according to the China Internet Development Report 2024. Released during the ongoing 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) in East China's watertown of Wuzhen, the report highlights the country's integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies into manufacturing across industries. Smart manufacturing and AI adoption The report reveals that...

AT PENPOINT  The urgency of COP29 coming to decisions it did not, can be seen in the backdrop of a science fiction novel, The Burning World by J.G. Ballard, first published in 1964, exactly 60 years ago this year. A cursory reading of the novel shows that the world has certainly not reached the situation it depicts, but it does show how, in...

Ever since receiving the special waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in 2008, India has been expanding its nuclear reach on the global stage. The NSG waiver essentially allowed India to sign nuclear cooperation agreements for sharing civilian nuclear technology and expertise with several countries despite not being a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The country has...

Pakistan has several key strengths that are crucial for its growth and development, and one of the most prominent is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Launched in 2015, CPEC is one of the most ambitious and transformative infrastructure and economic projects in the country’s history. This multi-billion-dollar initiative aims to link China’s western regions to Pakistan’s deep-water Gwadar port,...

The government introduced a special winter package to get users to consume electricity during the winter months, when demand is low because of turned-off air conditioners and other cooling devices. However, that package, according to NEPRA, could lead to an escalation in the fuel adjustment charge, thus driving up the cost of generation by gas-fired generation plants. The plants...

According to the Sindh Forest Department, approximately 200 hectares of mangrove forest along Karachi’s coastline were lost between 2010 and 2022. Also, the green belts in the city have for long been turning into commercial areas, destroying the ecosystem. Overcrowded roads with a pathetic public transport system cause noise pollution, suffocation, anxiety and depression among the people. Industrial units emit...