Sajjad Ali

LAHORE: The Expo Centre in Lahore, built at a cost of tens of millions of rupees, is facing criticism after the roof of one of its halls began leaking during recent rains. The leakage led to substantial water accumulation inside the hall, causing significant damage to the stalls below. This incident has sparked concerns about

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted bail to former MNA and leader of he Pakhtuns Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Ali Wazir. The bail petition was presided by Justices Babar Sattar and Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, who approved the bail application. The court has ordered Ali Wazir’s release on bail against a surety bond of

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed optimism on Thursday about the progress of ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning external financing. Speaking informally with journalists, the minister indicated that talks for the approval of the IMF loan program are nearing completion. “Discussions with the IMF on external financing will be finalized soon,”

GUJRANWALA: A canteen employee at Saleem Colony Government School in Gujranwala has been arrested on charges of raping several schoolgirls. Police have filed five separate cases against the suspect following complaints from the victims’ parents. Investigations revealed that the suspect, employed at the school’s canteen, had been exploiting young girls and recording the assaults. Indecent

FAISALABAD: In a tragic incident in Faisalabad, three sons fatally shot their father on Thursday following a dispute over property. The father had recently sold a piece of land and distributed Rs500 million among his sons. According to police, tensions arose among the sons after the distribution of the wealth, leading to a violent altercation.

KABUL: The Afghan Taliban welcomed Kyrgyzstan’s recent decision to remove the “Emirate of Islamia” from its list of banned organizations, although Kyrgyz authorities have yet to publicly comment on the move. Afghan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi praised the action, describing it as a positive step toward fostering political understanding in the region and

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, responded to a press conference held by the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR). The DG ISPR had claimed neutrality and non-political stance, to which Khan expressed skepticism. In a recent informal discussion with journalists at Adiala Jail, where he is currently detained, Imran Khan suggested

PESHAWAR: Security forces have killed four suicide bombers who attempted to attack a Frontier Corps headquarters in Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a statement from the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 6, 2024, when the group of four militants tried

CTD of the Balochistan police has successfully neutralized five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Pishin district.

ISLAMABAD: Simon Milner, Meta’s Vice President of Public Policy for the Asia Pacific region, joined Talha Ahad from The Centrum Media (TCM) to discuss Meta’s work to support digital innovation and foster responsible digital citizenship among the youth in Pakistan. The podcast focused on Meta’s investment in Artificial Intelligence, like Meta AI which is available