Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is accompanying the prime minister during the visit. The spokesperson said the visit carries significant importance. He added that the trip should be viewed in the broader context of the evolving regional situation in the Middle East. Concern over regional tensions Tahir Andrabi expressed concern over recent attacks on Azerbaijan and several Gulf countries. He said Pakistan stands in solidarity with its brotherly Gulf nations.…
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The federal government has decided to appoint senior Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Nihal Hashmi as the new Governor of Sindh. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent the summary of Hashmi’s appointment to President Asif Ali Zardari for approval. Meanwhile, the prime minister also met Nihal Hashmi and congratulated him on the decision to appoint him as the governor of the province. Political background Nihal Hashmi is a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N and belongs to Karachi. By profession, he is a lawyer and a seasoned politician. He…
Pakistan suffered a dramatic batting collapse in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh first ODI, losing nine wickets for just 91 runs. The opening match of the three-match ODI series is being played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh first ODI. Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled from the start. Wickets fell regularly, which prevented the visitors from building any strong partnership. Sahibzada Farhan was the top scorer for Pakistan with 27 runs. Meanwhile, captain Mohammad Rizwan managed 10 runs before getting out. Among the other batters,…
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first in the opening One-Day International against Pakistan in Dhaka. The first match of the three-match ODI series is being played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz decided to bowl after winning the toss. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said his team would also have preferred to bat first on this surface. According to him, a total between 270 and 280 runs could be competitive on the pitch. Pakistan introduced four debutants in the playing XI for the match. Sahibzada Farhan, Muaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, and Shamil…
Rumours about a mysterious “Churail” roaming a graveyard in Peshawar spread fear among residents over the past few days. However, authorities later confirmed that the figure was actually a 13-year-old missing girl, bringing the strange mystery to an end. Residents living near Wazir Bagh reported seeing what they believed to be a ghost in a nearby graveyard. Locals claimed the figure resembled a “Pichal Peri,” a supernatural character often mentioned in regional folklore. As the rumours grew, fear spread across the community. Some residents even armed themselves and began searching the area to find the mysterious figure. The stories continued…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a petrol subsidy for motorcyclists to provide relief from rising fuel prices. According to officials, the subsidy will be given to motorcycle owners registered in the province. The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on citizens affected by the recent increase in petrol prices. Adviser to the Chief Minister on Finance Muzammil Aslam said the provincial government will spend around Rs3.5 billion on the subsidy program. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that eligible motorcyclists will receive Rs2,200 in total, which will be paid in two installments of Rs1,100 each. He added that the…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday as global markets reacted positively to signals that the war with Iran could soon end. The surge followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said in a recent interview that the conflict with Iran was nearing completion. Trump claimed that Iran’s naval, air, and military capabilities had been largely neutralized. He added that the war was “almost complete,” raising hopes of stability in global markets. Soon after the statement, global oil prices dropped sharply. Crude prices fell by nearly 8 percent, while Brent crude declined to around $90…
Bahrain’s intelligence authorities have arrested an Indian national accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, according to international media reports. The suspect has been identified as Nitin Mohan, a telecommunications engineer by profession. Authorities believe he was involved in collecting and sharing sensitive information with Israeli intelligence. According to initial investigation reports, the suspect allegedly sent geographical data, images, and videos of sensitive locations to Mossad. Some of these materials reportedly included details of strategic sites that could be important for intelligence analysis. Officials say the shared information may have helped foreign intelligence agencies in target identification and strategic…
Pakistan’s federal government has announced a series of emergency economic measures, including a four-day work week and temporary school closures, as tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices sharply higher. The decisions were taken after the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and rising tensions involving the United States triggered fears of oil shortages and potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government had introduced several measures to reduce fuel consumption and control public spending during the emerging energy crisis. Four-Day Work Week and Work-From-Home Policy Under the new policy,…
The world is changing rapidly. Technology is evolving at an unprecedented speed. New inventions continue to replace old systems. In this fast-moving era, many people believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may eventually overpower human intelligence. Some fear AI simply because of the word “artificial.” Others call it a future monster that may destroy jobs, education, and social structures. However, an important question remains: Can artificial intelligence really replace human intelligence? The simple answer is no. AI is a product of human intelligence Human intelligence is a unique gift. It is the reason humans progressed from the stone age to the…
