Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged his party to prepare for a nationwide street movement, declaring that the fight is necessary to safeguard the country’s freedom. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail on Thursday, Khan said, “Our movement is a jihad for democracy. I call on the entire nation to take … Read more
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticised both the ruling and opposition parties for their focus on personal wealth accumulation rather than addressing the country’s core issues. Speaking at a rally in Karachi on Sunday as part of JI’s nationwide membership campaign, Rehman argued that the political elite are indifferent to critical issues such as … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif administers oral polio vaccine to a child during the inaugural ceremony of nationwide anti-polio drive in Islamabad on September 8, 2024. — PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched a special anti-poliovirus campaign to ensure the complete eradication of the crippling disease from the country as the number of cases soared … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Monday its decision to begin suspending mobile SIMs associated with users whose Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) have expired and remain unrenewed. This measure marks the second phase of the PTA’s ongoing campaign to combat the illegal use of SIMs across the country. In a statement released … Read more
JERUSALEM: Massive protests erupted across Israel on Sunday following the deaths of six hostages in Gaza, as public frustration grew over the government’s inability to secure a ceasefire deal that could ensure the release of more Israeli captives. Approximately 500,000 demonstrators, according to Israeli media estimates, gathered in cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. … Read more
Listen to article DHAKA: Doctors across Bangladesh launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Sunday, severely disrupting the country’s healthcare system and leaving patients in distress. The strike was triggered by an incident on Saturday night at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), the largest healthcare facility in Bangladesh, where the emergency department was vandalised by relatives and friends … Read more
JI Naib Emir Liaqat Baloch (centre-left) addresses the press conference in Islamabad on August 26, 2024. — Facebook/@JIPOfficial1 JI to continue struggle to get relief for nation: Liaqat Baloch. Says one-month deadline was set to review contracts with IPPs. “Any attempt to stop strike to push country into anarchy.” The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Naib Emir Liaqat … Read more
Leaders of the Central Traders Association (CTA) and Sindh Traders Alliance (STA) announced a nationwide strike on August 28 in protest against high electricity costs and the continuation of IPP agreements. They warned that if their demands are not met, a two-day or indefinite strike may follow. The announcement was made during a press conference … Read more
KARACHI: A countrywide shutter-down strike has been called for August 28 by traders and businessmen protesting the skyrocketing costs of doing business, fuelled by unbearable taxes and exorbitantly high electricity and gas tariffs. The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has announced its full support for the strike. Speaking to The Express Tribune, All … Read more
The federal government is planning to close utility stores across the country, a move that will seriously impact millions of low-income families who have depended on these stores for discounted essential goods. According to a news report, this decision follows the government’s halt of a Rs50 billion subsidy, which had provided crucial relief to approximately … Read more