Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has urged politicians to come together and engage with the establishment to resolve the ongoing political tensions and polarization in the country. Speaking in an interview with a British news outlet, Umar, a former close aide of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, stressed the need for a “new charter of democracy” to navigate Pakistan’s current political turmoil. His remarks come at a time when negotiations between PTI and the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have stalled. Despite three rounds of dialogue and PTI presenting its demands in writing, no progress…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Hyderabad/Sehwan: The 773rd Urs celebrations of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA) are in full swing in Sehwan, where thousands of devotees have gathered to pay their respects to the revered Sufi saint. The festivities commenced on Monday at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA), with Sindh’s Acting Governor Syed Owais Qadir Shah laying a ‘chadar’ (sheet) at the saint’s resting place and offering Fateha. He was accompanied by Sindh Minister for Auqaf Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi, Auqaf Secretary Sibghatullah Mehr, and Hyderabad Divisional Commissioner Bilal Ahmed Memon. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ghazanfar Ali Qadri presented a commemorative…
In another tragic terrorist attack, a police mobile was targeted with hand grenades by terrorists in Kohat’s Shadipur area, the regional police officer (RPO) confirmed on Tuesday. One police officer was injured in the attack, while the police retaliated by killing one terrorist. Several militants were also arrested during the counter-operation, the officer stated. The RPO further revealed that hand grenades and other weapons were recovered from the arrested terrorists. A search operation is currently underway in the area to track down any other individuals involved in the attack. Rise in Terror Attacks in the Country In light of this…
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated during an interview with German television at the Munich Security Conference that Pakistan has the potential to act as a bridge between the United States and China. “Going forward, we’d like to see ourselves as a country that can bridge that gap rather than increase that division,” said the PPP chairman. Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding role in fostering diplomatic ties and noted that some nations were exploiting the competitive relationship between Washington and Beijing. “There are some countries that are profiting or benefiting from the fact that the United States and…
Tensions flared in Karachi late Monday night when a speeding water tanker struck and killed a motorcyclist near Jail Chowrangi, once again raising concerns over road safety in the metropolis. The accident sparked public outrage, with enraged citizens setting five water tankers on fire near the crash site. However, firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage. Taking immediate notice of the situation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar directed police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and the ensuing violence. The minister also stressed the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and additional…
A fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at a shopping centre near Teen Talwar in Karachi’s Clifton area. Firefighting officials confirmed that the blaze had been contained, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building. According to sources, the affected shopping centre houses multiple clothing stores. Fire brigade officials reported that the fire originated on the first floor of the building. This incident comes nearly two months after a massive overnight fire at a furniture market in the port city, which gutted over 30 shops before being brought under control. Upon receiving reports of the…
Elon Musk’s 13th Child? Conservative Author Ashley St. Clair’s Shocking Claim By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas: In the United States, conservative author and influencer Ashley St. Clair has claimed that the world’s richest man and President Trump’s right-hand man, Elon Musk, is the father of her thirteenth newborn child, who was secretly born five months ago. St. Clair, who was previously associated with the satirical news site The Babylon Bee, made this announcement on the social media platform X, which is owned by Musk, where she has over 1.1 million followers. She stated that she kept this secret to…
Eating bottle gourd (lokki), known for its cooling properties, offers significant health benefits, especially in combating the discomfort caused by heat, headaches, and stress. According to details, it is particularly effective for those suffering from burning sensations in their hands and feet. The cooling effect of bottle gourd can also be extended to the head. A quick massage with a piece of the gourd on the forehead and scalp can offer immediate relief from headaches. This traditional remedy is known for helping those suffering from pain and tension, particularly during the summer months. Experts suggested that maintaining a cool head…
For millions, a cup of tea is an essential part of the day. But when it comes to choosing between green and black tea, which one is healthier? With Americans consuming nearly 84 billion servings of tea in 2021—84% black tea and 15% green tea—this debate remains strong. To settle it, nutritionists have weighed in on the benefits of each. Nutritional BreakdownBoth teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant but undergo different processing methods. Green tea is minimally processed, preserving high levels of antioxidants called catechins, while black tea undergoes oxidation, reducing catechins but creating other antioxidants like theaflavins and…
Pakistan is looking to expand its exports of skilled labor to Saudi Arabia as demand for a highly trained workforce increases under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday. Speaking to Arab media on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, Aurangzeb emphasized that Pakistan views Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation as a valuable model for its own structural reforms. “Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been long-standing partners—one of the strongest partnerships we have,” Aurangzeb said. “As we go through our own structural reforms on the back of the macroeconomic stability…
