The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) decided on Saturday not to resume negotiations with the government. Expressing his views on Samaa TV, PTI leader Barrister Ali Zafar said, “We have already stated that negotiations with the government have ended.” “It is up to the government to make a statement on the negotiations or not. We have sought nothing from the government,” Zafar added. He further stated, “If the government accepts our demands in written form, then we can present the matter before PTI founder Imran Khan.” “The PTI founder can be consulted on whether to restart the negotiation process with the government…
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stated on Saturday that 20% of Americans stand in support of Hamas and Palestinians. Expressing his views, Rehman said, “Doctors have claimed that children in Palestine are being martyred through targeted attacks. Israel faced defeat on October 7. It is necessary to support Hamas.” He further stated, “Israeli occupation of Palestine is unacceptable.” Rehman also emphasized, “We have a strong connection with Kashmir, which has been occupied by India.” Criticism of Government’s IMF Policies Separately, on Friday, Rehman criticized the current government for bowing to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing farmers in Lahore,…
Karachi police have made a major breakthrough in the Mustafa Amir murder case by suspending SHO and Investigation Officer Derakhshan for conducting a poor investigation and failing to file the case on time. Meanwhile, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has accepted police requests regarding the case. Authorities have approached the court for the remand of the accused, Armaghan, and have also challenged the FIR orders against the raiding team. The court has scheduled the hearing for February 17, where a two-member bench will review the petitions. Sindh Prosecutor General Muntazir Mehdi emphasized the seriousness of the case, stating that sending…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Barrister Aqeel Malik said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan aims to involve the army in politics by writing a letter. While speaking in Taxila, Malik took a jab at the PTI founder, saying, “It seems as if the PTI founder’s next letter will be addressed to United States President Donald Trump.” “For how long will this double standard continue? Instead of focusing on letters, there is a need to prioritize the well-being of the masses,” Malik stated. He further said, “The Pakistan Army has repeatedly clarified that it has nothing to…
Security forces conducted two separate intelligence-based operations in Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the elimination of 15 terrorists in total. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan paid glowing tributes to the brave martyrs of the Pakistan security forces who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the motherland. According to ISPR, an operation was carried out in the Hathala area of Dera Ismail Khan following intelligence reports about terrorist presence. During the intense exchange of fire, nine terrorists were killed, including the terrorist leader Farman alias…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several immigrant advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to gain access to detained migrants who have been flown to Guantánamo Bay. The ACLU argues that holding these migrants without access to lawyers or any means of communication with their families is a violation of their habeas corpus rights, First Amendment rights, due process rights, and provisions of immigration law. The lawsuit highlights the isolation of the detainees at Guantánamo and criticizes the lack of transparency surrounding their detention. The lawsuit does not specify…
Two pet cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu, which was linked to their consumption of raw chicken pet food. Severity of the Outbreak Since 2022, bird flu has caused severe outbreaks in the US, affecting millions of poultry, thousands of dairy cattle, and nearly 70 people since April. However, the CDC has reassured that the risk to the general public remains low. Link to Raw Pet Food Both cats had eaten “Wild Coast Raw” brand pet food before falling ill. Testing confirmed the presence of bird flu in both the cats and the food samples.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first case of clade 1b mpox in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The infected individual had recently traveled from Uganda, which has recorded 2,479 confirmed mpox cases and 16 deaths since July. Spread and Severity of the Disease According to WHO’s latest multi-country report, Uganda has reported 1,127 confirmed cases in the past six weeks, making it the second-highest affected country in Africa. However, the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has remained stable in recent months. First Case in the UAE The patient in the UAE developed symptoms…
The landmark agreement between Pakistan and Turkiye to expand preferential tariff lists under the Trade in Goods Agreement (TGA) is expected to significantly boost imports and exports. Among the 24 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit, this agreement is the most crucial, paving the way for deals on services, digital trade, and investment facilitation. $5 Billion Bilateral Trade Target Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye, Yusuf Junaid, stated that the record number of MoUs and the expansion of TGA would accelerate efforts to achieve the $5 billion bilateral trade target. According to the agreement, technical discussions…
The Chief of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) stated that a $2 billion annual investment is “not a large number” for Pakistan, given its pressing infrastructure needs in airports, energy, water, and ports. Makhtar Diop, IFC’s Managing Director & Executive Vice President, made his maiden visit to Pakistan following the World Bank’s announcement to allocate up to $20 billion for Pakistan under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) in January. The IFC is also expected to invest the same amount. Preparing for Large-Scale Investments Diop stated, “Between now and maybe October, we will be able to progress enough on a couple…
