ISLAMABAD: Amid violent protests in Bangladesh, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday instructed Pakistan’s envoy to ensure the safety of the country’s students and work closely with local authorities for their protection. Mr Dar, who also holds the portfolio of deputy prime minister, contacted Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Maroof to inquire after the Pakistani students in that country, particularly Dhaka. During a briefing, Mr Dar advised the envoy to stay in touch with local authorities to ensure the safety of Pakistani students. The envoy stated that a helpline had been activated to aid individuals in distress. Meanwhile, the…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
RAWALPINDI: The Federal Investigation Agency took into protective custody two missing children on arrival at Islamabad International Airport from Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan. The two children had gone missing from Lahore in 2022 and the Interpol Pakistan had issued yellow notices (a global police alert) for their recovery. As the two children arrived at New Islamabad Airport from Bishkek with their father, they were taken into protective custody on the basis of the yellow notices and subsequently handed over to the Lahore police. A spokesman for the FIA said that it was the first coordinated operation after implementation of Interpol…
KARACHI: Incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan “will remain imprisoned for the foreseeable future” despite his successful legal appeals in April and June, Business Monitor International (BMI), an arm of the Fitch credit ratings agency, said in its latest country risk report for Pakistan. The comprehensive report includes 10-year forecasts extending to 2033 and covers macroeconomic and political factors to provide insight into emerging trends in the country, according to a Dawn.com report. Mr Khan’s sentence in the Toshakhana reference was suspended on April 1 while he was acquitted by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the cipher case in June.…
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Thursday accused intelligence agencies of interfering in the parliamentarians’ affairs, but expressed the confidence that no one could break and ban the opposition party. Recalling that the Supreme Court had declared PTI a political party, the opposition leadership cautioned the powers that be against considering invoking Article 6 against Imran Khan and banning the PTI. Talking to journalists outside Adiala Jail after meeting Imran Khan, Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan said the former prime minister had made it clear that PTI would continue its struggle for haqeeqi azadi (real freedom). He asked the government to…
LAHORE: The PTI-backed opposition Sunni Ittehad Council has requisitioned a session of the Punjab Assembly to discuss a six-point agenda. A requisition submitted to the assembly secretariat here on Thursday said that the house would discuss the law and order situation in the province as well as ‘forced kidnapping’ of parliamentarians, growing inflation and an exorbitant increase in the electricity tariff. Under the law, the speaker has to convene a sitting of the house within 14 days of the submission of a requisition. At least one-fourth members of the 371-strong house have to sign the request for summoning the sitting…
Joe Jonas has made headlines with the release of his latest solo single, Work It Out, marking his first solo effort in more than a decade. The track, featured on his upcoming album Music for People Who Believe in Love, appears to draw inspiration from his recent separation from Sophie Turner, his wife of four years. In the song, Jonas addresses personal challenges, opening with introspective lyrics: “Come on, Joe, you got so much more to be grateful for / Stop being sad ’cause you’re making the room uncomfortable.” He reflects on feelings of misery and vulnerability, expressing a wish for invisibility to…
Zara Tindall opened up about her love for horse riding in a new documentary following her mother, Princess Anne’s horrific accident. For the unversed, the Princess Royal is currently recovering from her head injuries caused due to a horse at Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday, June 23. However, the hardest-working royal has partially resumed her royal duties. Now, Anne’s duaghter appeared in a new ITV documentary Champions: Full Gallop, highlighting the charm of horse riding. Morever, she discussed why equestrians compete at the Cheltenham Festival. As reported by Daily Mail, Zara shared, “There’s a lot of hope when you walk into Cheltenham,…
Executive Producer Wendy Jacobson revealed to HeyUGuys that emotional scenes unfolded during the filming of Deadpool & Wolverine as Hugh Jackman donned Wolverine’s iconic yellow and blue superhero suit for the first time. This marked a significant departure from Jackman’s previous 17-year tenure as Wolverine, during which he never wore the comics-accurate costume. Jacobson described the pivotal moment during a camera test before filming commenced, where both Jackman and Deadpool actor were in costume together. She recounted the profound impact of Jackman appearing in the classic attire, noting that adult men on set were moved to tears by the sight. In a recent cover…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to pay the price of their old controversial statements despite delivering quality work, claimed a royal commentator. For the unversed, the Duke of Sussex recently recieved severe backlash for accepting the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The former working royal was called ‘privileged’ and ‘undeserving’ for the honour even for his contribution to his initiative for the veteran community through Invictus Games. Speaking of the current situation, GB News’ Digital Royal Editor, Svar Nanan-Sen shared, “Sources close to Harry said that he was left stunned by the reaction to the backlash to him being nominated for…
Meghan Markle aims to steal the spotlight from Kate Middleton with her upcoming cooking show on Netflix. As reported by Life & Style, the Duchess of Sussex has wrapped her new show for the streaming giant amid Catherine’s health woes. The source suggested that the former Suits actress’s upcoming project will cover “everything from cooking and gardening to entertaining and friendship.” An insider shared, “Meghan really enjoyed being back in front of the camera.” “She was totally in her element, demonstrating her skills in the kitchen and sharing tips on how to be the perfect hostess,” the source added. Notably, these comments came…
