Pakistani music sensation Ali Zafar is creating a buzz among his fans as he prepares to make a grand return to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Zafar shared a quote from the official PSL account, which declared, "Jab muqabla ho takkar ka tou khul ke khel" (When the competition is tough, play wholeheartedly). As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the release of the musician's upcoming anthem, promising an electrifying musical experience for PSL 2024. #KhulKeKhel #comingsoon #HBLPSL9 #anthem https://t.co/BO5Wrpt6JZ — Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) February 4, 2024Previously, in a captivating teaser, the PSL account showcased Zafar immersed in an instrumental rendition of his previous PSL anthem, teasing fans with the caption, "Seeti tou bajay ge" (The whistle will sound). The post hinted at the escalating excitement surrounding the release of the official PSL anthem for 2024.

MUZAFFARABAD, Feb 5 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said the entire Pakistani nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters to support their struggle for the right to self-determination. “Pakistan will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to its Kashmiri brothers and sisters until they realise their right to self-determination as per the UNSC resolutions”, the prime minister said during his visit to Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. He said the Indian atrocities in Jammu and Kashmir under the illegal rule of India were not hidden from anyone and the silence of the international community on Indian atrocities on innocent Kashmiris was alarming and reprehensible. The speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir welcomed the prime minister’s visit to Muzaffarabad. They said the PM Kakar’s visit to Muzaffarabad on the occasion of Kashmir Solidaridy Day had sent a clear message to India that the hearts of Pakistani and Kashmiri brothers and sisters beat together.

PESHAWAR, Feb 04 (APP):The people of Pakistan inside the country and across the world is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day tomorrow (Monday) to express solidarity with Kashmiris in their struggle for the right to self-determination. Since 1990, the Nation of Pakistan observes February 5th as Kashmir Solidarity Day. He said that the nation pays tributes to unparallel commitment with Kashmiris for the attainment of their legitimate right of self-determination. The entire Pakistani nation stands with Kashmiris and it is the firm belief of the nation that the Kashmiris will succeed in their struggle to secure freedom from oppression and illegal occupation. He added that Pakistan express nationwide solidarity and full support towards the people of Kashmir on Kashmir Solidarity Day and further remind the international community to recall their promise for the peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue.

Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has voiced reservations about the recent verdict in the 'un-Islamic' marriage case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. In an interview with a private channel on Sunday, Bilawal stated that supporting the verdict is challenging for him. Separately addressing an election rally in Hyderabad, Bilawal condemned a political party for engaging in "politics of hatred and division" in Hyderabad. Bilawal took a swipe at political opponents, stating that their origin and history are well-known, especially their involvement in divisive politics in the 90s. The Pakistan Peoples Party is the only political party that stands for all Pakistanis, regardless of ethnicity, religion, caste, or belief.

Now there has been significant progress in this regard and it seems that Apple’s first foldable device could be introduced in the next few years. A report by 9to5Mac suggested that Apple’s first foldable device could be introduced in 2026 or 2027. It is not yet clear whether it will be a foldable iPhone or a replacement for the iPad Mini. Foldable phones are being developed now, but there are many problems with them. According to some reports, Apple may introduce a foldable iPad tablet before the iPhone.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav celebrates his birthday with father, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, mother Rabri Devi and other family members, in Patna. Lalu Prasad, in fact, stands convicted in the fodder scam and faces a jail term of five years. IRCTC ScamWhile the fodder scam was related only to Lalu Prasad, the IRCTC land-for-jobs cases impacted his entire family. The party of Lalu Prasad came to power only once in this period — in 2015, when Lalu Prasad made an alliance with Nitish Kumar and formed the Mahagathbandhan. Still, Lalu Prasad has not left the Congress as he needs one national party for the politics of the centre.

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday he would end the politics of hatred and division if his party voted to power. Your vote to the PPP would start an era of progress as the regions has seen enough of the divisionary politics.”He said the people of the area have been suffering and making sacrifices but they have never bowed down to tyrants, dictators. He said he has brought a public economic contract to the people besides pledging to increase the amount of Benazir Bhutto Income Support Card while adding he would build three million houses for the people in the country. The former foreign minister said, “the PPP knows how to fight inflation, unemployment and poverty so it depends on people now to give enough votes to the party for their better future. For education, he said before soon, there would be a university in every district of Sindh in which quality learning would be promoted.

The federal cabinet’s recent decision to increase the cost of 146 life-saving medications is a big, if divisive, step towards solving the long-standing drug pricing problem. A price increase was unavoidable after multiple rounds of negotiations. Subsidies in addition to this targeted increase may lessen the impact on customers. A more nuanced approach must be taken, even though the price increase is an appropriate response to the current economic situation. A healthcare system where everyone, regardless of financial situation, has affordable and easy access to life-saving medications should be the ultimate goal.

The online sale of tickets for the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin on Tuesday. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, fans can book tickets online by visiting the PCB website, while the sale of tickets from various branches of the courier company will start from February 12. For PSL matches, the price of tickets for general enclosures has been fixed at Rs. The ticket price for premium enclosures is Rs 2500 and for VIP enclosures is Rs 5000. The price of tickets for the eliminator matches has been fixed at Rs.750, Rs.1500, Rs.3000 and Rs.5000.

As citizens struggle to navigate power outages and intense urban flooding due to poor drainage, the internet has erupted with concern and humour at the yearly collapse of infrastructure. “Obligatory Karachi urban flooding gutter fountain video,” the caption reads. “Karachi flooding within 10 minutes of rain? karachi flooding within 10 minutes of rain? “I get Karachi because I, too, am prone to sudden breakdowns and downpours,” expressed one X user.

Pakistan’s national debt has shot up to almost 75% of GDP in the latest finance ministry report on the subject. Still, the billions they spend on debt servicing could also be put to better use investing in the economy and citizen services. Meanwhile, debt spending can imply economic mismanagement and have disastrous consequences when it is towards non-development expenditure, such as covering pension fund gaps, rather than education, health and infrastructure, which pay themselves off by stimulating economic growth. Pakistan, on the other hand, has also seen foreign debt steadily creep up, and paying it off — or even reining it in — is impossible without corresponding GDP growth and improvements in the balance of trade. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.

From Tribune staff reportsTRUSSVILLE — Another new trial date has been set for a Trussville woman who was charged with aggravated child abuse and attempted murder. According to court documents, Kala Kameron Blakely’s trial date has been set for August 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett granted a continuance from the previous trial date which was April 15, 2024. One for aggravated child abuse and another for attempted murder. Blakely was charged with aggravated child abuse of a non-family member.

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Friday approved the demerger of the national airline PIA into two entities without getting the valuation from the financial advisor, while the new liabilities of Rs. These remaining dues will be settled through privatization of PIA and budgetary allocations. The Privatization Commission is expected to present a detailed summary before the Cabinet meeting by next Tuesday or Wednesday. The overseas assets, including the Roosevelt Hotel and a hotel in Paris, will be developed and no overseas assets will be sold in the Qazi business deal of PIA, he said, adding that both these overseas assets will also be held by the holding company. He said that buyers are expressing their interest in PIA and they have also been informing the financial advisor about their interest.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday escalated his verbal onslaught against PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif, accusing him of attempting to make inroads into Sindh – his party's fortress – by establishing "a puppet government" in the province. The PPP chairman charged the PML-N for allegedly conspiring to trigger hatred and division among the people in Mirpurkhas as well as for having prepared a rigging plan. He argued that the party wanted to repeat the political violence, giving examples of two recent violent incidents in Karachi. He requested the party workers and supporters to remain at the polling stations until the presiding officers provided Form-45 for the PPP candidates. Bilawal reiterated that Nawaz wanted to rig the elections in other parts of the country like Multan and Khuzdar as well.

Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Saturday declared his unyielding commitment to stabilising Pakistan, vowing not to rest until the nation overcame economic challenges. Zeroing in on the youth – a demographic often viewed as the PTI's voter base – Nawaz confidently claimed the young people of Pakistan were rallying behind the PML-N."We will not rest until Pakistan becomes stable. Read more: Nawaz ‘na khappay’, Bilawal’s slogan echoes at rallyThe former prime minister expressed his concerns regarding the negative narrative propagated on social media. That’s why Nawaz Sharif loves you,” the former prime minister told a rally in Faisalabad on Friday. "If Nawaz Sharif had promised five million houses, he would have definitely deliver,” she claimed.