Author: Sajjad Ali

KABUL: The Islamic Emirate Afghanistan has firmly rejected the recent report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR) alleging that the Taliban gains indirect benefits from US-funded education assistance. In response to the SIGAR report, Bilal Karimi, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, dismissed its findings as grossly inaccurate and stressed that the IEA acts in the best interests of Afghanistan. Karimi stated, “The claims made by SIGAR regarding Afghanistan are far from reality. The Islamic Emirate makes all decisions and manages affairs in Afghanistan based on its principles and the nation’s welfare.” The recent SIGAR report suggested that…

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs2 billion for Health Card Program. According to details, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor Dr. Riaz Anwar said that Health Card Service was stopped due to lack of funds. Dr. Riaz stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has released Rs2 billion for Health Card Program, after which the facility of free treatment on health card has been restored. According to the Health Advisor, certain development projects have been banned in Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) hospitals, therefore the management of the hospitals should focus on treatment instead of constructing new buildings. Earlier this week, the insurance company overseeing…

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif will return home today (Saturday) after four years self-exile. The former prime minister’s flight, scheduled to depart at 9:00 am Dubai time, has garnered anticipation, with his brother Shehbaz Sharif expressing the nation’s readiness to welcome him. Shehbaz Sharif mentioned the historic gathering planned at Minar-e-Pakistan, expecting a significant turnout. Numerous PML-N supporters have already gathered in Dubai, intending to accompany Nawaz Sharif on his journey back to Pakistan. Upon his return, Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to address PML-N workers at a meeting held at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore. In preparation for the…

TOKYO: The United Nations official, Filippo Grandi, expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas could further strain already limited humanitarian resources in various parts of the world. Grandi, who serves as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, highlighted the potential for the war to extend beyond Israel and Gaza, putting additional pressure on neighboring countries like Lebanon and Egypt, which are already grappling with refugee crises. Addressing the Japan National Press Club, Grandi emphasized that humanitarian resources are not limitless. The fear is that more crises, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, could result in fewer resources available…

In a groundbreaking announcement on Friday, Elon Musk revealed that the popular social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now rebranded as X, is gearing up to introduce two innovative premium subscription tiers. Musk provided a glimpse into the upcoming subscription plans, stating that one tier will offer a lower cost, encompassing all features, albeit without any reduction in ads. The second tier, priced higher, will provide users with an ad-free experience. However, Musk remained tight-lipped about further details regarding the subscription packages. This development follows the platform’s recent experiment in New Zealand and the Philippines, where new users…

ISLAMABAD: In September of this year, Pakistan imported goods and services amounting to 4.77 billion dollars. The inter-bank data revealed that Pakistani exports of goods and services totaled 3.4 billion dollars, and workers’ remittances reached 2.2 billion dollars during the same period. Foreign investment in September was reported at 173 million dollars, while the inflation rate saw a notable increase of 31.4 percent. Tax revenue for the month amounted to Rs834 billion. Inter-bank data also indicates that the government’s debt stood at Rs64,000 billion as of September, while the banks’ deposits amounted to Rs26,273 billion during the same period.

Pakistan Cricket team skipper Babar Azam won the toss and decided to filed first against Australia in World Cup Match. It is the 18th match of the ICC World Cup 2023  and four of the Pakistan and Australia played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Pakistan has been made one change in the squad by resting Shahdab Khan,  and Usama Mir steps in as his replacement. Pakistan Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir,  Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi Australia David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell,…

KARACHI: Passengers faced significant disruptions on Friday as eighteen domestic and international flights operated by the national airline were canceled, causing inconvenience to travelers. Karachi bore the brunt of the impact, with 14 flights to and from the city experiencing unusual delays. The cancellations have affected major routes, disrupting travel between Karachi and various destinations, including Lahore, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Quetta. Passengers were left stranded as flights like PK 308 and PK 368 destined for Islamabad were among those canceled. International routes were not spared, as flights from Dammam, Muscat, Lahore, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Quetta heading…

Mumbai is buzzing with speculation as the highly anticipated release of Shah Rukh Khan’s film, ‘Dunki,’ faces a possible delay. The reason behind this reconsideration is the upcoming December release of Telugu superstar Prabhas’ ‘Salaar.’ Originally scheduled for a Christmas release this year, ‘Dunki’ is now under review to avoid a potential clash with ‘Salaar.’ Shah Rukh Khan’s recent success with ‘Jawan,’ which earned a whopping 1177 crores worldwide and continues to generate daily revenues of around 1 crore, has set high expectations. ‘Jawan’ surpassed the performance of his previous hit, ‘Pathan,’ which itself was a record-breaking success with earnings…

ISLAMABAD: A case has been registered against former Prime Minister Imran Khan’ lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat  at the Police Station Secretariat. As per the First Information Report (FIR), Sher Afzal Marwat allegedly assaulted a police constable on Thursday. The charges against Sher Afzal include accusations of murder and obstructing the road. The incident occurred when Sher Afzal Marwat arrived at the Supreme Court to represent former Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser. A confrontation ensued at the gate, escalating into a physical altercation with a citizen. Sher Afzal Marwat claimed that the citizen verbally abused him without cause, emphasizing…