Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday suffered an embarrassing barrage of hard-hitting questions from students as he grappled to tackle the unexpected situation. — Outlander (@AzaadOutlander) October 31, 2023One user credited former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan for the courage displayed by young students. LONG LIVE IMRAN KHAN!#LUMS pic.twitter.com/jp8LO1KA5R — Mahira Ahmed (@mahiraahmed__) October 30, 2023In a tongue-in-cheek take on the caretaker prime minister’s explanation for rigged elections, one ‘X’ user said: “The caretaker Prime Minister to LUMS students: elections are always manipulated, fixed or controlled. Sometimes one party gains advantages, and sometimes other, it's not a big deal, so don't make a fuss about it.”The caretaker Prime Minister to LUMS students, elections are always manipulated, fixed or controlled. The prime minister said that Pakistan had entertained on its soil for decades those Afghans who had been registered as refugees and compared the treatment meted out to immigrants’ boats in the Mediterranean Sea.

October 31, 2023 09:59 UTC

Education is an indispensable component of a successful life, as it opens doors to employment and economic stability. The govern­ment of Pakistan has established schools to offer education, particu­larly for those who cannot afford to pay fees. However, education in Pak­istan comes with its own set of bur­dens, such as the pressure to achieve high grades and attend academies alongside regular schooling. Hazrat Ali once said, “If someone teaches you even a single word, they are your teacher.” Education is not limited to the classroom; it extends to learning from fami­ly members, siblings, and friends. Nonetheless, formal education is primarily imparted by teachers in educational institutions.

October 31, 2023 09:10 UTC

Pakistan Railways employees are planning a wheel-jam strike due to non-payment of their salaries. The Railways’ financial crisis seems to go beyond the salaries issue. Pakistan Railways has survived an almost bankruptcy just like Pakistan Airlines. Talks of privatisation pick root whenever any such financial crisis surfaces. In the long run, once this impending crisis is avoided, the government must consider issuing the bailout package that has been requested by the railways department.

October 31, 2023 03:09 UTC

Guwahati/New Delhi: IAF’s former Vice Chief, Air Marshal P.K. He had served as IAF Vice Chief from June 2009 to December 2010. He twice served in the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI) at Air Headquarters. Air Marshal Barbora was a member of the IAF team that inducted the first Jaguar Squadron and also the IAF’s maiden Air Combat Simulator – the first of its kind in Asia. Air Marshal Barbora was a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.

October 31, 2023 02:34 UTC

VISAKHAPATNAM-At least 13 people are dead and 50 others have been injured after two trains collided in southeast India Sunday, police officials said. The collision derailed two coaches carrying more than 90 people on the stationary train, the official told Reuters. A preliminary investigation suggests “human error” caused by “overshooting of signal” by the stationary train is what led to the collision, a statement from the country’s railway ministry read. “Out of the 13 people who died, 8 persons have been identified,” M Deepika, superintendent of police for Vizianagaram district, told CNN on Monday. Sunday’s collision comes just four months after a separate train accident in Odisha, where three trains collided, leaving 275 people dead and more than 1,000 injured.

October 30, 2023 22:54 UTC





It has become evident that the hand of our neighbouring country, India, looms large behind these malevolent actions. These efforts employ both regular and paramilitary forces and engage mercenaries in the process, a blatant violation of international laws and the peace of the world. India should heed the warning that if someone ignites a fire to burn down another’s home, it may ultimately spread to their own. The international community now possesses sufficient evidence to see the true face of India, which is cruel, ruthless, and responsible for these killings. It is the collective responsibility of nations to take action to prevent India from potentially destabilizing world peace.

October 30, 2023 22:46 UTC

For the hosts, Ciro Immobile started from the bench with Taty Castellanos drawing the start, while the visitors trotted Fabiano Parisi out at rightback. Il resto è facilmente immaginabile #LazioFiorentina pic.twitter.com/5eEasrMjFr — Matteo Dovellini (@MatteoDovellini) October 30, 2023First halfFiorentina started a bit nervously, making defensive errors that Lazio capitalized on. Castellanos whiffed a couple of decent chances and Terracciano made a tremendous save on Felipe Anderson, then again on Castellanos. Sure enough, in the last minute of stoppage time, Nikola Milenković blatantly handled a Matías Vecino (Fiorentina beffata!) Just a fun little visit from a fun little Juventus team for a fun little Sunday.

October 30, 2023 22:04 UTC

Ole Miss is a 4.5-point pick over Texas A&M for their Southeastern Conference football game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ole Miss’ Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1) is ranked 11th by the Associated Press and 10th by the USA Today/ AFCA Coaches Poll. Ole Miss is tied with LSU (6-2, 4-1) for second place in the SEC West behind Alabama (7-1, 5-0). Ole Miss won last year’s game 31-28 and the Rebels won two years ago 29-19. Ole Miss place-kicker Cade Davis, who transferred from A&M, has hit 13 of 16 field goals with a long of 56.

October 30, 2023 08:45 UTC

ISLAMABAD - Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred one more Kashmiri youth in a fake encounter in Kupwara district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The youth was martyred in extrajudicial killing by Indian forces during a cordon and search operation in the Jamagund area of the district, KMS reported. Two days earlier, Indian troops abducted five defenceless Kashmiri people and martyred them extra-judicially close to the Line of Control. The youth had gone in the forest to collect shrubs.

October 30, 2023 06:04 UTC

Netherlands' Bas de Leede reacts after playing a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup ODI between Netherlands and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 28, 2023. — AFPKOLKATA: All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded “bigger nation” status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. The Dutch, the only non-Test playing country at the tournament, now have two huge wins at this World Cup after also upsetting South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala. “I think obviously every win we get is going to be big for us and for cricket in the Netherlands,” said de Leede. Asked how the Netherlands will celebrate the latest win, de Leede replied: “Nothing too crazy.

October 30, 2023 03:56 UTC

Several countries, including the United States and Saudi Arabia, provide aid to Pakistan with the intention of improving the living conditions of its people and help­ing them escape poverty, inflation, and unemployment. However, it is disheartening to observe that the aid received from abroad, often in millions of dollars, does not reach the intended recip­ients but ends up in the pockets of high-ranking government officials. This aid is meant to bolster for­eign reserves, combat corruption, and counter terrorism. For example, $9 billion was al­located for flood victims in Paki­stan, yet the whereabouts of this substantial sum remain a mys­tery. It is time to end this corruption, as the people of Pakistan are frustrat­ed and yearn for justice.

October 29, 2023 20:04 UTC

I am writing to express my pro­found concern about Paki­stan’s persistent energy crisis, an issue that continues to adversely affect millions of citizens across the nation. This includes investment in energy infrastruc­ture, the development of renew­able energy sources, and mea­sures to reduce transmission and distribution losses. The media plays a vital role in raising awareness about the en­ergy crisis and holding authorities accountable for their decisions. It is my hope that Pakistan unites to address the energy crisis urgent­ly. Sustainable solutions must be found to ensure a consistent and reliable energy supply, improve the quality of life for all citizens, and boost economic development.

October 29, 2023 20:02 UTC

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. — PID/Presidency of the Republic of TurkiyeCaretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sunday congratulated the Turkish nation on celebrating its 100th Republic Day. As the Turkish Republic marks its centennial, we, in Pakistan, rejoice with our Turkish brothers and sisters on their innumerable accomplishments, he added. The prime minister went on to share Pakistan and Turkey's long-standing relations by highlighting a quote by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. "May the special relationship between our two nations continue to flourish in all times to come," the prime minister added.

October 29, 2023 11:43 UTC

On Sunday, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar extended his warmest greetings to the people of Turkiye on the occasion of the 100th Republic Day of the country. As the Turkish Republic celebrates its centenary, Pakistan joins in celebrating the numerous achievements of our Turkish brethren. The prime minister stressed the deep-rooted, fraternal relations between Pakistan and Turkiye, founded on shared religious, cultural, and historical ties. The prime minister said that the unique aspect of the Pakistan-Turkiye relationship, noting that it beats in the hearts of both nations. In conclusion, the prime minister expressed the people of Pakistan’s prayers for the continued prosperity and progress of the Turkish nation during the second century of the great Turkish Republic.

October 29, 2023 08:51 UTC

Yehia Sinwar, Hamas’ political leader, claimed in 2021 that the militant group had 500 kilometers (310 miles) of tunnels. Yehia Sinwar, Hamas’ political leader, claimed in 2021 that the militant group had 500 kilometers (310 miles) of tunnels. I am telling you that the tunnels we have in the Gaza Strip exceed 500 kilometers,” Sinwar said following a bloody 11-day war with Israel. During a 2014 war, Hamas militants killed at least 11 Israeli soldiers after infiltrating into Israel through tunnels. An additional layer of complexityYet in all those cases, advancing militaries did not face the challenge that Israel does now with Hamas’ tunnel system.

October 29, 2023 07:35 UTC