Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from September 23 to 27, 2024, as announced by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday. Accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and senior government officials, PM Sharif will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and support for the UN’s role in promoting global peace, security, and prosperity during his address at the assembly. He will also address long-standing issues on the UN Security Council’s agenda, including the situations in Palestine and Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
The professionalism of Pakistan’s peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan has been commended by Lieutenant General S. Mohan, the Indian Force Commander of the United Nations Mission, according to a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. In a letter to Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, the Indian general praised the dedication and commitment of the Pakistani peacekeepers, highlighting the leadership of Brigadier Shafqat Iqbal as Sector Commander and Lieutenant Colonel Shahbaz Aslam as Commanding Officer. The Force Commander’s acknowledgment underscores the Pakistan Army’s reputation as a reliable and effective partner in international peacekeeping initiatives. Pakistan continues…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended three senior officials for “misconduct and inefficiency” as part of an ongoing inquiry. The officers, including Azhar Hussain Tunwari, Director of Administration and Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh, Karachi Election Officer Khuda Bux, and Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh Sharifullah, will be suspended for 120 days. A notification from the ECP confirmed that the suspended officers must remain in Karachi throughout the inquiry until further notice. This investigation focuses on allegations of misconduct and inefficiency within the Sindh offices of the commission. In related news, last week, the Punjab irrigation secretary suspended four officials…
LAHORE: The appointment of vice chancellors for 25 public sector universities in Punjab has sparked a conflict between the governor and the provincial government. Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider criticized the list of candidates submitted by the search committee, claiming it lacked merit. He expressed concerns over the recommendations originating from the Chief Minister’s Office, emphasizing that merit-based decisions were essential and that legal consultations were causing delays in the appointments. According to regulations, the search committee is responsible for forwarding the names of three qualified professors for each position, selected based on seniority, qualifications, reputation, and the absence of…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been named the world’s best-performing stock market in 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg. This recognition is attributed to significant foreign investment and positive economic indicators that have boosted investor confidence. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index reached an all-time high of 81,459 points after a 1.1% increase, with intraday trading peaking at 81,865 points. This marks the highest level of foreign investment in over a decade, contributing to the PSX’s remarkable 30% growth this year, making it the top-performing market globally. Foreign investors have purchased $87 million worth of Pakistani shares in 2024,…
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, were spotted enjoying a family outing in Tokyo, Japan, this week. The rapper, 47, and the Australian architect, 29, were seen at a local supermarket with Kanye’s children. This comes after Bianca was previously advised by Kanye’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, to tone down her revealing outfits. During the outing, Bianca turned heads in a sheer nude tank top, going braless and pairing the look with tight gray leggings. Kanye opted for a more covered look, wearing a black hoodie, matching pants, and sunglasses. They were accompanied by Kanye’s sons, Saint, 8, and Psalm,…
Florence Pugh recently gave fans a peek into her vibrant vacation at the Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort in Turkey, sharing photos of her fun-filled week with friends on Instagram. Describing it as “the most unbelievably delicious week,” Pugh highlighted the camaraderie and joy of her getaway. However, the photos have sparked curiosity about her relationship status, especially after she confirmed being in a relationship earlier this year. In a British *Vogue* interview, Pugh revealed, “I am [in a relationship],” though she has kept her boyfriend’s identity a secret, fueling speculation—particularly about her possible connection with *Peaky Blinders* star Finn Cole.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, is currently being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) after being denied bail twice, sources confirmed to *PEOPLE*. Combs has been placed on suicide watch as a preventative measure, though it remains unclear if he is suicidal. According to one source, “His mental state is unclear,” and he is reportedly still in shock following his arrest. Combs was arrested on September 16 at a Manhattan hotel, with an unsealed indictment revealing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has requested a transfer to a prison in Essex County, New Jersey, but the…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck presented a united front as they attended their children’s back-to-school event together, despite going through their divorce. According to *TMZ*, the former couple was spotted at a Los Angeles school on Tuesday evening, showing support for their kids. Sources described their interaction as “cordial” and “totally cool with each other,” noting that while they continue their divorce proceedings, they “still care for each other.” Lopez, 55, shares her 16-year-old twins, Emme and Max, with ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Affleck, 52, has three children—Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12—from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner.…
Cassie Ventura was spotted looking happy while dining with friends in New York City on Wednesday, just days after her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, was arrested. The “Me & U” singer, 38, wore an all-black outfit, complete with a bucket hat, T-shirt, belted jeans, hoop earrings, and a cross-body bag. She was seen walking with Sarah Snedeker, who is currently working on a documentary about Combs. Cassie and Diddy had a tumultuous relationship from 2007 to 2018. After their split, Cassie found happiness with her husband, personal trainer Alex Fine, with whom she shares two daughters, Frankie, 4, and Sunny,…
