- 9 September, 2024
PAKISTAN NEWS
- Karsaz accident: Lawyer of suspect challenges refusal of bail plea in drug case on September 9, 2024 at 10:34 am
View of the site after traffic accident due to overspeeding on Karsaz road in Karachi on August 19, 2024. —PPIKARACHI: Lawyer of the Karsaz accident suspect on Monday challenged the rejection of the bail petition in the case pertaining to usage of drug. The counsel filed a plea at the…
- Six cops, seven others injured in bomb attack in KP’s South Waziristan on September 9, 2024 at 10:02 am
A view of the attacked vehicle in South Waziristan. — Photo by reporterAt least six police personnel and seven civilians were injured after a police van was targeted in a remote-controlled bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan on Monday, Geo News reported citing a…
- Dhaka-bound flight carrying sick passenger makes emergency landing in Karachi on September 9, 2024 at 7:32 am
The facade of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. —Karachi Airport website/ FileKARACHI: A foreign passenger airplane travelling to Dhaka from Sharjah made an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi after a passenger’s health condition deteriorated…
- Eight Afghan Taliban fighters killed in retaliatory fire along Pak-Afghan border on September 8, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Security personnel patrol with vehicles on a street in Quetta, Pakistan, on March 25, 2020. — AFPAt least eight Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and 16 others injured in the early hours of Saturday when Pakistani forces retaliated against unprovoked cross-border firing from Afghanistan’s…
- PM launches nationwide anti-polio campaign on September 8, 2024 at 6:48 pm
PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses the inaugural ceremony of nationwide anti-polio drive in Islamabad on September 8, 2024. — PIDAs cases of poliovirus see significant rise in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched a special anti-polio vaccination campaign as the government…
- PTI govt policies led to resurgence of terrorism, economic crisis: Dar on September 8, 2024 at 4:06 pm
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks at a private event in an undated picture. APP/File LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday held the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government accountable for the resurgence of terrorism and the ongoing economic crisis as…
- Only courts, not PTI rallies, can secure Imran Khan’s freedom: Punjab minister on September 8, 2024 at 3:26 pm
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari addresses the press conference in Lahore on September 8, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsLAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari claimed on Sunday that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder “Imran Khan would not come out of jail via…
- At Islamabad rally, PTI demands Imran’s release within two weeks on September 8, 2024 at 3:01 pm
PTI supporters seen at the public gathering venue on September 8, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo NewsISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Sunday gave a two-week ultimatum to government for the release of its jailed party founder, Imran Khan, during its ‘much-hyped’ public…
- President, PM express gratitude to Pakistan Navy for defence of maritime borders on September 8, 2024 at 1:29 pm
An undated image of a Pakistan Navy ship. — Screengrab via YouTube/@PakistanNavy/FilePresident Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the Pakistan Navy’s role and the dedication, bravery and sacrifices of its personnel for the defence of the country on the occasion of…
- PM Shehbaz seeks nation’s support to ensure education for every citizen on September 8, 2024 at 10:16 am
Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the nation on May 27, 2022. —Screengrab/ X/ @PakPMOISLAMABAD: Underlining the urgency of building a bright future for country and its kids, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought the nation’s support for the government’s efforts…
- Dr. Shahida: A journey of courage, mountains, and dreams by [email protected] (Roshan Din Diameri) on September 9, 2024 at 9:47 am
In a world where stories of resilience and perseverance often go untold, Dr. Shahida stands as a shining example of what it means to rise above limitations and aim for the stars—or in her case, the highest peaks. Hailing from Landikotal, a small town in Pakistan, she embodies the spirit of […]
- Bomb attack on police van in South Waziristan injures 10 by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 9:40 am
A remote-controlled bomb blast in South Waziristan injured 10 people, including six police officers, on Monday. The police vehicle, which was transporting officers to duty, was targeted in the attack. According to rescue officials, the explosion occurred as the police officers were being […]
- Pakistan’s loan request is not on IMF Executive Board calendar by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 7:55 am
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Executive Board meeting calendar until September 18, but the approval of Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program is notably absent. Despite continuous efforts, Pakistan is struggling to bridge its external financing gap, which is estimated to be […]
- CJP emphasizes importance of transparency and fairness in judicial system by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 6:30 am
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has emphasized the importance of transparency and fairness in the judicial system, stating that the era of predictable outcomes based on the composition of benches is over. Addressing a full court reference marking the start of the new judicial year, Justice […]
- PTA urges citizens to report anti-state content on social media by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 6:19 am
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a nationwide campaign to promote safer internet and social media among citizens. The PTA has decided to call for public support to curb the spread of hateful and harmful content online. The PTA has issued guidelines urging users to act […]
- How to clean AirPods by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 6:14 am
Everyone enjoys a good podcast or playlist delivered by way of AirPods. What we don’t love is the icky-sticky gunk that builds up over time on these tiny wonders. It’s not just an issue of aesthetics, either. Earwax, dirt and grease left to accumulate on AirPods put the ear canal at risk of […]
- How to clean and disinfect your mattress by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 9, 2024 at 6:10 am
Most of us spend about a third of our lives in bed. But if you were to think about all the germs, bacteria and little critters that make themselves at home in your mattress, chances are you wouldn’t get much sleep. Even though you may change and wash your sheets faithfully every week, your mattress […]
- Forces kill eight Afghan Taliban in response to unprovoked border attack by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 8, 2024 at 4:11 pm
Afghan Taliban once again restored to unprovoked aggression on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and Pakistani forces, in a befitting response, killed eight Afghan Taliban. According to sources, Afghan Taliban opened unprovoked firing with heavy weapons yesterday from inside Afghanistan, targeting […]
- Supporters clash with cops at PTI rally as leaders demand Imran Khan’s release by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 8, 2024 at 3:38 pm
Following the directives issued by the district administration, the police have launched a crackdown after the deadline of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) much-hyped rally at outskirts of the federal capital ended on Sunday. The rally kicked off with tight security in the federal capital as the […]
- Affan Salman wins World Youth Scrabble Championship by [email protected] (Web Desk) on September 8, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Pakistan have won the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) for the fifth time, setting a new record. Pakistan’s Affan Salman became the World Youth Scrabble Champion in Sri Lanka. The 16-year-old won 19 out of 23 games during the championship. Pakistan is the first country to win the WYSC this […]