Spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Government of Pakistan) for Sindh Affairs, Barrister Raja Khaliq-uz-Zaman Ansari on Saturday demanded that the Sindh government withdraw permission granted to PTI for holding a public gathering at Bagh-e-Jinnah on Sunday, stating that allowing a party with an “anti-state narrative” to hold a rally was unacceptable. Addressing […]
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Djokovic skips Adelaide warm-up to focus on Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has announced he will withdraw from next week’s Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to concentrate on preparations for the year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. The 38-year-old Serbian made the announcement via social media, citing physical readiness as the reason for his decision. Read More: Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis […]
Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without full Israeli withdrawal
The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the United Nations, mediator Qatar’s prime minister said on Saturday. “Now we are at the critical moment … A ceasefire cannot be completed unless there is a […]
Security worries keep Pakistan out of India Hockey cup
Pakistan’s junior hockey team will not participate in the 2025 Junior World Cup in India. The decision comes after serious security concerns were raised. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed Pakistan’s withdrawal and updated the tournament schedule. Oman has replaced Pakistan based on its better ranking. The World Cup is scheduled from November 28 […]
Pentagon defends secretive exit from Afghan airbase
The US military confirmed Tuesday that it did not give Afghan officials the precise time troops would abandon the strategic Bagram air base for security reasons, even as it left the facility open to looters. According to reports, Afghan military officials, including the general who will run the base in the future, complained that they […]
US could slow pullout from Afghanistan: Pentagon
The US military could slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan due to the gains made by the Taliban insurgents, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday. Kirby stressed that President Joe Biden’s deadline of a full withdrawal by September remains in place, but added that the pace could be adjusted based on conditions. “The situation in […]