In Washington on Wednesday, following the collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger plane, authorities revealed that the helicopter was on a training mission, which was part of the United States’ “continuity of government” and “continuity of operations” mission. This mission ensures that the U.S. government can maintain its functions during any potential attack. The Government Continuity Mission This mission is designed to evacuate high-ranking officials to a secure location in the event of an attack. Typically, helicopters like the Black Hawk are used to move important personnel within the Washington area. Tragically, three military personnel, specifically trained…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Marco Rubio will be traveling to Panama on Saturday for his first official trip abroad as part of his role in the U.S. Department of State. During his visit, he will address the implementation of President Donald Trump’s threat to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, following concerns over China’s growing influence in the nearby ports. Last year, Trump stated that the U.S. would take back the Panama Canal, citing China’s expanding influence in the surrounding ports. While Panama’s president, José Raúl Molinar, rejected this threat, the Trump administration has begun applying pressure globally on the issue. During his visit,…
Lahore: Media organizations in Pakistan have decided to intensify their movement against the controversial amendments to the Pakistan Communication Authority (PCA) 2016, with plans to stage a parliamentary sit-in as the next step in their protests. The Secretary-General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Arshad Ansari, made this announcement, stating that protests, rallies, and demonstrations will be held across the country. He further mentioned that the media community plans to organize a long march towards the Parliament House, conduct sit-ins, and initiate a “Jail Bharo Movement.” Arshad Ansari emphasized that the PCA amendment bill is a serious attack…
Lahore: On Saturday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed optimism following his recent trip to Washington to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration. He stated that the diplomatic efforts made during his stay in the US would soon yield positive results. During a press conference after inaugurating a passport office in Lahore’s Township, Naqvi mentioned, “Pakistan and the US share very good relations. I met several US senators and congressmen.” He added, “You will see positive results very soon.” Naqvi highlighted that his visit to the US included meetings with President Trump’s foreign policy team and key lawmakers to strengthen ties with…
Karachi: Onijah Andrew Robinson, the US woman who made headlines after traveling to Pakistan in search of love, only to be abandoned by her Karachi lover, is currently receiving treatment at Jinnah Hospital. Sources confirmed that Onijah was moved to the hospital’s psychiatric ward after being brought in by the police last night. Hospital officials noted that her initial examination revealed severe swelling in her feet and incoherent, disoriented speech. The hospital staff is conducting various diagnostic tests, including blood samples. Onijah had come to Karachi in October last year to marry Nidal Ahmed Memon, 19, following an online romance.…
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Saturday that 23 terrorists were killed in separate security operations in Balochistan. According to the military’s media wing, 18 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom during the Mangocher operation last night when terrorists attempted to block roads in the area. ISPR stated that this cowardly act, orchestrated by hostile forces, aimed to disrupt the province’s peace by primarily targeting innocent civilians. In response, security forces swiftly mobilized and successfully thwarted the terrorists’ plan, eliminating 12 militants and ensuring the safety of local residents. “However, during the operation, 18 brave soldiers fought gallantly and…
GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed that 15 Pakistani nationals who survived the recent boat capsizing incident near Morocco’s Dakhla port have safely returned home. The FIA also identified human smugglers responsible for sending Pakistanis to Spain via North Africa and is conducting raids to apprehend them. An FIA spokesperson stated that eight of these nationals arrived in Pakistan on Saturday morning, while seven others had already returned last night. The ill-fated boat had departed from Mauritania on January 2, carrying 86 migrants. Moroccan authorities confirmed that 66 of them were Pakistani nationals. After the accident, 36 individuals were…
KARACHI: A government college superintendent has fled after allegedly misappropriating over Rs900,000 collected from students as examination fees, officials revealed. At least 81 female students at the Government Degree College for Women, Nazimabad, had submitted a total of Rs910,200 in cash as exam fees, which the superintendent allegedly pocketed instead of depositing in the bank. College Principal Shehla Bashir has filed an FIR at Rizvia police station against the official. According to the FIR, the suspect embezzled over Rs900,000 from the college students. The principal informed the police that the superintendent had been absent from the college since January 25.…
LONDON: Former anchor and YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan has reached London after leaving Pakistan, his family confirmed to Geo News. Riaz himself confirmed the same in a post on X, stating that his journey was treacherous, dangerous, and filled with hardships. Last year, he had gone ‘missing’ for months before being recovered in September 2023. Despite previously claiming he would never leave Pakistan under any circumstances, he has now moved abroad. Riaz thanked former National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri for convincing him to leave Pakistan “for the sake of Pakistan.” He also shared a picture of himself in a…
ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiation committee, has announced that the dialogue process with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially concluded after the former ruling party rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer to resume talks. Speaking to the Saudi Arabian media outlet Urdu News, Senator Siddiqui emphasized that there was no deadlock or breakdown, and the government’s negotiation committee had been dissolved. His remarks come as PTI skipped the fourth round of talks on January 28, citing the government’s failure to establish a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 riots and the November 2024 Islamabad protest, as…
