Mashal Azam Yousafzai, Special Assistant to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister, has been removed from her position after making remarks during a television interview regarding the events at D-Chowk in Islamabad, where Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters were protesting. The dismissal was formalized through an official notification issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Saturday. Context of the Dismissal Yousafzai’s removal came hours after her public comments about the protest led by PTI, which aimed to secure the release of party founder Imran Khan, who has been in jail for over a year. During the protest on November 26, the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Pakistani government has reiterated its firm stance against engaging in talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Addressing the media during a weekly briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch categorically denied any dialogue with the TTP, emphasizing Pakistan’s unwavering position on the matter. Pakistan’s Clear Stance on TTP Baloch reaffirmed that no proposals for negotiations with the TTP are under consideration, declaring such suggestions disrespectful to the victims of terrorism. “Pakistan has reiterated on several occasions that there are no talks with the TTP, and any such proposals are an affront to the families of thousands…
https://youtu.be/TMeEdJcLCD8?si=_OV2dj-4LSLKYwfS Prayer Gatherings Held in North Texas in Memory of Islamabad Massacre Victims By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas, Texas: Today, after Jummah prayers, several mosques in North Texas held prayer gatherings in memory of the victims of the Islamabad massacre. The gatherings paid tribute to the innocent lives lost in the tragic event. PTI leaders stated that this horrific incident has left a profound impact on people around the world. Prayer services were held at the Islamic Center of Frisco, Islamic Center of Irving, Madinah Masjid in Carrollton, Makkah Masjid in Garland, Islamic Association of Collin County, Colleyville Masjid,…
Location: Optus Stadium, Perth A Remarkable Day for Indian Cricket Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle praised India for a spectacular performance on day three of the Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Reflecting on the day’s play, he shared his admiration for the team’s dominance against Australia. Bhogle remarked, “An unbelievable day here in Perth. India utilized the conditions superbly, and their key players set the tone for success.” Test Cricket’s Unique Appeal Describing the ongoing match, Bhogle expressed his fondness for the format, calling Test cricket “an incredible phenomenon.” He noted, “India had two goals for this…
Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s response to the ongoing violence in Kurram district, calling it a failure of governance. He criticized the provincial administration for its “criminal negligence” and lack of action in addressing the escalating unrest. “The government’s silence in this turmoil is akin to being an ally of terrorists. We denounce the PTI government’s failure to fulfill its primary responsibility of maintaining law and order,” Bilawal stated on Sunday. The PPP chairman’s remarks came as Kurram continues to face deadly tribal clashes that have claimed dozens of…
In a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool secured a remarkable 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, marking their first win against the Spanish giants since 2009. This victory highlighted the impressive start to Arne Slot’s tenure as Liverpool’s manager, with the Dutchman now boasting a remarkable record of 17 wins in his first 19 matches in charge. The game at Anfield was an electric affair, with Liverpool starting fast. Darwin Núñez came close early on, his shot being saved by Thibaut Courtois and cleared off the line by Real Madrid’s Raúl Asencio. Despite more chances for Núñez, including…
As fans celebrated Thanksgiving with family and food, the NFL provided a feast of football, with three exciting matchups across the day in Detroit, Dallas, and Green Bay. Each game had its own storylines, with teams celebrating hard-fought victories after their games, including the traditional postgame turkey-eating celebration. Let’s break down the action from the holiday games: Missed Timeout Costs Bears Against Lions The first game of the day saw the Chicago Bears suffer a heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions, 23-20, at Ford Field. Despite struggling early, trailing 16-0, the Bears made a valiant comeback. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams…
In September, I found myself standing in front of my refrigerator, overwhelmed by hunger yet unsure of what to eat. The cause of my indecision wasn’t hunger alone; it was the fear that any choice would send my glucose levels skyrocketing, as tracked by the app on my phone. I had just begun using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device designed to measure blood sugar in real-time, and I was determined to avoid any spikes. Though CGMs are primarily used by people with diabetes, I wasn’t using one for medical reasons. Instead, I wanted to explore how this tool—now…
New research suggests that irregular sleep patterns—such as sleeping and waking up at different times—may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, even for individuals who get the recommended amount of sleep. While previous studies have focused primarily on the impact of sleep duration, there has been less research on how changes in the sleep cycle affect health, according to the scientists behind the new study. To explore this, the researchers tracked activity data from 72,269 participants aged 40 to 79 over a period of seven days. These participants had no prior history of major cardiovascular events. The study…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has continued its bullish trend, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the historic 90,000-point milestone for the first time on Friday. As of 3:55 pm, the KSE-100 Index stood at 90,156.34, marking an increase of 1,210.36 points, or 1.36%. The index reached an intraday high of 90,593.61, setting a new record for the highest level attained during a single trading day. Investor sentiment remained strong, with key sectors witnessing robust buying activity. Stocks from automobile assemblers, commercial banks, fertilizers, and oil and gas exploration companies saw substantial gains, with major players such as OGDC, PPL,…
