ISLAMABAD: Former PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi officially launched a new political party, Awaam Pakistan, on Saturday, declaring it “open for all” to join. The new party aims to overhaul an outdated system they claim only benefits the elite. The leaders have long advocated for a new political entity to steer the country out of its enduring crises. Miftah Ismail, who served twice as finance minister in the PML-N government, criticized the current government, likening it to the East India Company. He highlighted the plight of the middle class, condemning recent tax hikes on salaried individuals and…
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Moderate candidate Masoud Pezeshkian called for unity on Saturday, urging the public to join him on “the difficult road ahead” after defeating a hardline rival to win Iran’s presidential election. In Friday’s run-off vote, Pezeshkian, the only moderate among the original four candidates, faced hardline former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon, has committed to promoting a pragmatic foreign policy, reducing tensions in the now-stalled negotiations with major powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Enhancing prospects for social liberalization and political pluralism. “Dear people of Iran, the election is over, and this is just the beginning…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has announced that 2024 marks a significant milestone as Pakistan takes on the rotational Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG), the organisation’s second most critical decision-making body. During a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch shared that Pakistan will host the SCO’s Heads of Governments meeting in October this year. Prior to the October summit, there will be a ministerial meeting and several senior officials’ meetings focused on enhancing cooperation in finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs, and humanitarian efforts among SCO member countries. Baloch highlighted that Prime…
Lahore: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has forecasted monsoon rains in most districts of the province starting today. In a statement, the PDMA spokesman mentioned that the monsoon rains are expected to continue across the province until Sunday. The spokesman also noted that while the current flow of water in the rivers of Punjab is normal, a medium to high flood warning has been issued for Marala on the Chenab River. The PDMA has instructed relevant agencies to remain alert and prepared for emergency situations.
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Kashmir (AJK) Police have successfully apprehended two of the 19 prisoners who escaped from District Jail Rawalakot four days ago. The escape occurred when 19 prisoners, including over seven death row inmates, fled the Rawalakot jail. One prisoner was killed during the escape. Despite extensive search efforts using modern equipment, drones, and offering rewards ranging from Rs30 lakh to Rs1 crore per prisoner for information leading to their capture, most of the escapees remain at large. Following the escape, the IG Azad Kashmir assigned Additional SP Mirpur Khawar Ali Shaukat and SP Bagh Khurram Iqbal the task of…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has claimed that former prime minister Imran Khan believes Fawad Chaudhry was complicit in a regime change plot due to his meetings with former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a statement, Marwat alleged that Chaudhry orchestrated cases against himself to secure a stay in VIP jails where he had favorable arrangements. He criticized Chaudhry for speaking against PTI, likening his actions to someone overly enthusiastic at another’s wedding. Marwat also suggested that some journalists abroad were tasked with targeting PTI leaders. Marwat claimed that Chaudhry maintained contact with Gen Bajwa…
ISLAMABAD: The family of a boy who was killed by a car two years ago in Islamabad set up a protest camp outside the National Press Club, seeking justice for their loss. The protesters demanded action against those responsible for the death of Shakeel Tanoli, who was killed in a car accident two years ago. Shakeel’s father, Raffaqat Tanoli, told the media that the police investigation revealed the vehicle involved in the accident was being used by a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC). He mentioned that they approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) due to the Islamabad police’s…
Astana: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State begins in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday (tomorrow). The leaders of member countries will discuss the current state and further development of multifaceted cooperation and exchange views on current international and regional issues. At the conclusion, the leaders will sign the Astana Declaration and other joint documents. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, will represent Pakistan at the summit. He will share Pakistan’s perspective on important regional and global issues and underline the importance Pakistan accords to regional connectivity and cooperation with SCO member countries.…
GILGIT: A Japanese climber has died while descending Golden Peak, also known as Spantik, in the Hopar Valley of Nagar District. Nager Deputy Commissioner Attaur Rehman Kakar confirmed the incident on Wednesday. In an interview, Kakar detailed that a group of four Japanese climbers, aged 60, 64, 26, and 21, accompanied by two local porters, embarked on an expedition to summit the 7,027-meter-high Golden Peak on June 10. After reaching the summit on July 1, 64-year-old Onishi Hiroshi slipped into a crevasse between Camp 2 and Camp 1, sustaining serious injuries on July 2. The climbers immediately contacted Army Aviation…
ASTANA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that Pakistan’s relations with Russia will not be affected by its ties with any other country or geopolitical situations, emphasizing the need to further strengthen relations with Russia. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the importance of boosting bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. He noted that the diplomatic relations between the two nations are built on a solid foundation and congratulated Putin on his re-election as President, reaffirming Pakistan’s longstanding friendly relations with Russia. The Prime Minister pointed out the potential to significantly increase the current…
