“They were quite firm about how they want to proceed, and it is not in support of the constitution of Niger,” Nuland told reporters. A spokesman for the coup leaders, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, noted “the threat of intervention being prepared in a neighboring country,” and said Niger’s airspace will be closed until further notice. Also Monday, Mali said it and Burkina Faso, both neighbors of Niger run by military juntas, were sending delegations to Niger to show support. It was not immediately clear what ECOWAS leaders will do now. However, Nuland indicated that coup leaders did not seem receptive to welcoming Wagner mercenaries into the country, as has happened with several surrounding unstable West African countries.

August 07, 2023 23:54 UTC

Mohammad Siddique Khan Kanju, a charismatic personality, inspired his people greatly and is considered to have been a visionary leader. Siddique Khan Kanju was born on December 2, 1951, in a remote village situated on the northern side of River Sutlej in Lodhran district of Punjab. At the age of 25-years old, Siddique Khan Kanju began his political career addressing a crowd in Kahror Pakka. Siddique Kanju, for the first time, became a part of the opposition headed by Nawaz Sharif, during the initial Benazir Bhutto government. Siddique Khan Kanju was perceived as one of the most successful members of the Pakistan Muslim League-N.

August 07, 2023 21:19 UTC

Pakistan’s population has reached an estimated 249,566,743, according to a statement delivered by Chief Census Commissioner Naeemuz Zafar. This huge population is resulting in a scarcity of jobs and opportunities countrywide, leading to an unemployment crisis. For a long time, it was believed that the large ratio of the young population could be our asset and would lead our nation towards the path of development. But unfortunately, recent reports suggest that a large number of these young people are unskilled and uneducated. Secondly, the government must take serious steps to control rapid population growth; otherwise, it could lead to an increase in crimes and terrorism due to a lack of jobs and high unemployment rates.

August 07, 2023 21:03 UTC

According to the framework, 40% of the shares will be sold in the international market to run the national airline under the public-private partnership mode and the management will also be outsourced. In the second phase, the national airline will be restructured and run through the public-private partnership mode. According to the documents, the PIA suffered a loss of Rs110 billion in the one and a half years of the current government. The documents revealed that the annual loss of the PIA would reach Rs259 billion in 2030. Due to the ban on UK and European flights, the PIA suffered a collective loss of Rs215 billion.

August 07, 2023 19:23 UTC

With the nation’s heart brimming with patriotic fervour, Mazar-e-Quaid, the mausoleum that cradles the legacy of our founding father, is abuzz with meticulous preparations for the Independence Day celebrations. Their efforts are a testament to their devotion in creating an ambiance that beckons visitors with a sense of pride. The passion for perfection transcends the dome’s cleansing, as a symphony of restoration and embellishment project embraces the mausoleum. The central gates are receiving an artistic flourish of vibrant hues, while the verdant landscape is nurtured to exude lushness. A contingent from Pakistan Naval Academy will assume charge, symbolising the nation’s unyielding unity and commitment to guarding the legacy of its venerable founding father.

August 07, 2023 11:24 UTC





The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s 22% surge is merely the beginning. Stock markets are typically evaluated using the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio—how many Rupees (price) investors are willing to pay for an asset generating (earning) Rs1 profit per year. Coupled with the global context of a 5% rise in US interest rates, the attractiveness of Emerging/Frontier markets has markedly diminished. In such a cycle, stock market investors are clamouring for “more.”Many listed companies are already trading at appealing asset values. The next phase of economic returns will hinge on sustainable earnings (“E” based) recovery, requiring rigorous due diligence and prudent selection of investments.

August 07, 2023 07:37 UTC

They shared these things while addressing the “Policy Dialogue on Reduction of Pesticides in Pakistan under Plant Wise Plus Programme” organized under auspices of Sindh Agriculture University in collaboration with Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor Sindh Agriculture University Dr. Fateh Marri said the mineral reserves of the country are many times more valuable than the world’s major high-tech companies. He said the international organizations are willing to invest in Pakistani agriculture, which will explore opportunities for urban, arid and precision Agriculture. Among experts and scientists from Sindh Agriculture University, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Mehran University Jamshoro, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council, Agriculture Research Sindh, Agriculture, Irrigation, Agricultural Extension, the event was also attended by Dean Dr. Aijaz Ali Khoharo, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Dr. Abdul Mubeen Lodhi, Dr. Saleem Ashraf, Dr. Naeem Aslam, Dr. Zeeshan Ali, Dr. Liaquat Bhutto, Dr. Tauqeer Shaikh, Dr. Asmatullah, Muhammad Idrees Rind, Ali Nawaz Chana, Muhammad Ayaz. Dr. Imran Khatri, Dr. Ghulam Qadir and Dr. Rizwan Ali.

August 07, 2023 07:20 UTC

MQM-P Senior Deputy Convener, Dr Farooq Sattar, has emphasised the significance of cherishing and safeguarding the hardearned freedom. Karachi’s population ratio surpasses other provinces, a feat attributed to MQM’s achievements. He said that the city boasts a 27 per cent population ratio, while the remaining stands at 11.5 percent. Dr Sattar envisaged a brighter future, wherein Pakistani youth contributed significantly to the nation’s advancement, outshining the influence of feudal elites. Former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Saeed Shafiq, expressed his thoughts during the ceremony, stressing the vital role of voting in securing a promising future for the nation’s youth.

August 07, 2023 07:18 UTC

Says PML-N supremo had removed darkness, made Pakistan a nuclear powerLays foundation of Rs263b Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway, Taray Garh and Rai Mansab Ali Khan interchangesKASUR/LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Nawaz Sharif would be the next prime minister of Pakistan and would change destiny of the country by initiating projects in the sectors of agriculture, industry and infrastructure. “Nawaz Sharif will serve the people of Pakistan as prime minister for another term if voted to power. He reminded that Nawaz Sharif rejected the offer of $ five billion by the then US President Bill Clinton and went on with the nuclear explosions while ignoring pressure. Nawaz Sharif also started Zarb-e-Azab led by Pakistan army to eradicate terrorism and the jawans of armed forces and people from all sections of society rendered sacrifices against terrorism. Nawaz Sharif is not just a personality but is a symbol of progress of Pakistan,” he added.

August 07, 2023 06:55 UTC

It has, therefore, decided to send its cricket team to India to participate in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday. We expect that full safety and security of Pakistan cricket team will be ensured during its visit to India.”🔊: PR NO. 1️⃣6️⃣7️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Pakistan’s Participation in the Cricket World Cup. In turn, Pakistan had made its cricket team’s visit to India for World Cup conditional on the Indian team’s visit to the neighbouring country for the Asia Cup. Then in June this year, after the schedule for the World Cup was announced, the Pakistan Cricket Board said that it would still need government clearance for any tour to India, including World Cup match venues.

August 07, 2023 05:21 UTC

Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK also launched a digital campaign across London to sensitise people of the situation in IIOJK. The vans with digital billboards ran across the city, showing images from the occupied Kashmir, depicting a grave situation which demands attention from the international community. Putting up a united front against the illegal occupation of Kashmir by India, Fahim Kayani, president Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK, attended a rally in Brescia as a keynote speaker. In Norway, Shah Hussain, president Tehreek-e-Kashmir Norway, said that it was a fact that the situation in IIOJK has dramatically changed, particularly since August 5, 2019. "Kashmiris and the international community reject any process conducted by India in occupied Kashmir, in any form whatsoever," he said.

August 06, 2023 23:56 UTC

KARACHI-Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Sunday said that in order to rank Pakistan among the developed nations of the world, we should have to adapt to the digital age. The governor said that in the future, most of the marketing activities will be converted into digital marketing. Governor said there is no greater weapon than knowledge and we can join the developed nations only through it. Sindh Governor, Ethiopian Ambassador discuss bilateral tiesEthiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori in Karachi on Sunday and discussed bilateral relations and promotion of trade and investment between two countries. Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Governor said Pak-Ethiopian relations span over decades which have further increased with launch of Ethiopian Airlines.

August 06, 2023 21:08 UTC

A report submitted to the UN Security Council on July 25 this year has warned that the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is seeking a merger with the global Sunni pan-Islamist terrorism group Al-Qaeda to formulate an umbrella organization to provide safe refuge to all the terror groups operating in South Asia. The report elaborated: “TTP shares ‘close and symbiotic’ ties with the Afghan Taliban and is seeking a merger with the regional affiliates to expand its terror operations... These terror groups claimed responsibility for many terrorism-related assaults. It is mentionable that TTP is an umbrella terror outfit of various militant groups, belonging to different nationalities, ethnicities, and tribes, operating along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Both the TTP and Afghan Taliban share a similar hardline ideology.

August 06, 2023 20:55 UTC

We are less than one week away from the Detroit Lions Preseason Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants, and it is now time to make my latest prediction on what I believe the 2023 Lions‘ 53-man roster will look when training camp concludes. 2023 Detroit Lions 53-man roster predictionQuarterbacks (2)Jared GoffTeddy BridgewaterI am being stubborn and I continue to stand by my prediction from February that the Lions will sign Teddy Bridgewater to back up Jared Goff in 2023. If the Detroit Lions opt not to sign Ioannidis, I would recommend considering Julian Okwara as a viable alternative. Cornerbacks (5)Cameron SuttonJerry JacobsWill HarrisChase LucasStarling ThomasDan Campbell, and everybody else, were very impressed with Thomas during OTAs and rookie minicamp, so I am putting him on the initial 2023 Detroit 53-man roster. Gardner-JohnsonKerby JosephTracy WalkerBrian BranchIfeatu MelifonwuI am fairly confident that these will be the Detroit Lions safeties in 2023.

August 06, 2023 19:59 UTC

Extensive discussions took place concerning the “Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.”Eminent senior journalists representing key electronic media organizations in Pakistan were also in attendance. Senior journalists raised pertinent questions about the bill, including the appointment of the Chairman of PEMRA, asserting that it should be the prerogative of Parliament, following recommendations from the Media Commission. Also present were senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, senior journalists, and the Chairman of PEMRA. Journalists say the bill was deferred by Senate Committee after concerns raisedAs The bill was later tabled in a meeting of the Senate Committee on Information and Broadcasting, lawmakers and senior journalists said they had raised concerns over some clauses of the bill by journalists and TV anchors which were also supported by Senators. TV anchor Hamid Mir said that there were concerns shared over the bill by journalists and Senators also raised concerns after which the bill was postponed to evolve consensus.

August 06, 2023 15:39 UTC