PML-N denies any deal for Nawaz Sharif’s return

PML-N MNA Javed Latif denied that PML-N supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ever demanded a deal with the government for his return. The only deal made was with the public who put their trust in Nawaz Sharif and gave him respect.

DG ISPR responds to question on deal with Nawaz Sharif

DG ISPR remarked on the rumors of a deal with Nawaz Sharif who is currently in London. Since 2019, Nawaz Sharif has been living in London with the federal government demanding his return on several occasions.

Irshad Bhatti thrashes PML-N for newly leaked audio

Reacting to Maryam Nawaz and Pervaiz Rasheed's recently leaked audio clip, journalist Irshad Bhatti said the PML-N leaders 'crass words against the journalists are a portrayal of their up-bringing. He also questioned their supposed advocacy for media freedom.

Hong Kong bans flights from eight countries including Pakistan after Omicron outbreak

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday the government will introduce a series of new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, as she warned the global financial hub was on the verge of another outbreak.

Good news as ICAO removes Pakistan from safety concern list

ICAO’s Deputy Director Denis Guindon said that the actions taken by Pakistan had successfully resolved SSC. This is a welcoming development as CAA's removal from the SSC list will make way for European Union Aviation Safety Agency finally lifting its ban on flights from Pakistan.

US sets global record for most covid cases in a day

Nationally, the United States has seen a daily average of 486,000 new cases over the last week, a rate that has doubled in seven days and far outstrips that of any other country. The 978,856 new infections documented on Monday included some cases tallied on Saturday and Sunday.

Peace in South Asia depends upon peaceful resolution of J&K dispute: PM

The Prime Minister said that India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August, 2019, and subsequent measures, particularly pertaining to domicile rules and land ownership laws, were aimed at changing the demographic structure of IIOJK.

Kazakh govt resigns amid protests over high fuel prices

As protests spread across the country earlier in the day, Tokayev declared a state of emergency in the city of Almaty and the oil-rich Mangystau region in the west between Jan. 5-19 to maintain public security. He also imposed a curfew in Almaty, the country’s former capital.

Japan not happy as North Korea fires ballistic missile

The launch followed a speech by Kim last week in which he said North Korea would continue to build up its military capabilities. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that it is truly regrettable that North Korea has continuously launched missiles since last year.

PTI only party with legal system for funding: Fawad Chaudhry

Fawad lashed out at Nawaz Sharif for using the accounts of his party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to launder ill-gotten money. He also said, that PTI is the only party in the country, which has an extraordinary legal, detailed and elaborate system for funding.

Sindh mulls lockdown amid increasing Omicron cases

According to reports, the positivity ratio in Karachi has reached 8.91 percent. As many as 236 people have tested positive in Karachi after 2650 underwent the COVID test. Important to note, 50% Covid-19 cases in Sindh are Omicron variants.  

Pakistan’s J-10C vs India’s Rafale: A comparison

The J-10C is powered by China’s homegrown engine, which replaced the Russian AL-31 engine used by previous variants. In contrast, the Rafale is a twin-engine fighter that can operate from either an aircraft carrier or a land base.