Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has accused the judiciary of aiding the former prime minister Imran Khan, claiming that those who are implementing one-man shows in their institutions want to do the same for the entire nation. Bilawal said that when the issue of Punjab was raised, they decide on the spot to have elections in 90 days. He said that as long as their facilitators were present in the institutions, Imran Khan and his allies were still striving to dissolve the parliament and organize elections right away. The Foreign Minister also said that when PTI arrived on May 25 and set Islamabad on fire, they [government] did nothing, the courts did nothing, and nothing happened to them [PTI]. As a result, the conspiracy continued, with their facilitators facilitating through the thief door.

May 15, 2023 20:53 UTC

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interior Attaullah Tarar says the Al-Qadir Trust case is the biggest scandal of corruption, as PTI Chairman Imran Khan created a fake trust to whiten his black money. Addressing a media conference in Islamabad, he said Imran Khan and his wife were trustees of Al-Qadir Trust and both were accused of 60 billion rupees corruption. Attaullah Tarar said Imran Khan caused a loss of billions of rupees to the national exchequer.

May 15, 2023 20:16 UTC

The caretaker chief minister explained that ambulances, fire engines, Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) vehicles and container trucks were set on fire. The caretaker chief minister regretted that political activists had been turned into terrorists, saying this was a highly alarming situation. The caretaker chief minister informed the media that Section 144 had been imposed in Punjab and there was a complete ban on gatherings. Speaking on the occasion, the Punjab police chief said 2,135 people -- after their identification -- had been arrested across Punjab for the May 9 violence. Caretaker Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir, the chief secretary and information secretary were also present at the media talk.

May 15, 2023 12:09 UTC

In a surprising turn of events, Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra found her fairytale prince in Indian politician Raghav Chadha, despite previously expressing a firm stance against marrying someone from the political realm. After her engagement, an old interview has been making rounds on social media where the Hasee Toh Phasee actor stated that she’d never marry a politician. In a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Parineeti said she will never marry a politician. I don't want to marry any politician ever," said Parineeti Chopra in a fun rapid-fire with me a few years back." I don't want to marry any politician ever," said @ParineetiChopra in a fun #RapidFire with me a few years back https://t.co/FMThcsHIwU pic.twitter.com/eQfizKS4ja — Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) April 2, 2023When asked about which politician she’d marry, the Ishqzaade actor simply said, “The problem is I don't want to marry any politician.

May 15, 2023 11:10 UTC

BEIJING - Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has advised Pakistani students studying in Chinese universities to focus on their studies and learn from Chi­na’s high-quality development and progress. Speaking at ‘Students Forum’ held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing on Sunday, the Am­bassador briefed the students about the significance of China-Pakistan bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation in diverse fields. Laud­ing their academic performance and achievements, the Ambassa­dor advised the students to focus on their studies and learn from Chinese high-quality develop­ment and progress. Separately, in a tweet, the am­bassador said that it was refress­ing to interact with Pakistani students in China at Students Forum held at Pakistan Embas­sy, China. The event was attended by over 200 Pakistani students studying in different Chinese universities.

May 15, 2023 02:14 UTC





“Pakistan’s exports to the Czech Republic are about four times higher than the Czech exports to Pakistan. Pakistani exports in textile, sportswear, foodstuff, and leather products were much higher. However, the embassy in Pakistan is working hard to ensure the bilateral trade exchange is more balanced as Pakistan has surplus exports,” Ambassador told APP during an exclusive interview. https://www.facebook.com/reel/259154789925523He said it was primarily due to introducing the GSP plus trade mechanism, which allowed Pakistani exports to the European Union. He declared the Czech Republic valued its historical links with Pakistan and enjoyed the multifaceted collaboration, adding that the two countries significantly developed their political, economic, and defence cooperation.

May 14, 2023 22:27 UTC

Rawalpindi-The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) has finalized all the arrangements for Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) annual exams 2023 which would start in Rawalpindi division on May 20, Saturday. According to Chairman RBISE, Muhammad Adnan Khan, foolproof arrangements have been made for the HSSC annual exams. He informed that the board on the directives of Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatha, had made best possible arrangements for the exams. The district administration and the special branch would send lists to the commissioner office and the board office after completing the verification process. He said strict monitoring of the examination centers would be ensured by the board and the district administration.

May 14, 2023 22:18 UTC

Not only did he guide me to my destination, but he also shared fascinating insights about the mosque’s history and significance. It was an incredible and enlightening experience.”Echoing these sentiments, a woman from Malaysia expressed her appreciation for Madina’s locals: “The people of Madina are incredibly welcoming and helpful. They willingly go out of their way to ensure that visitors feel comfortable and can navigate the city with ease. He said the exceptional display of generosity and compassion in Madina had not gone unnoticed as numerous visitors had lauded the local community for their hospitality and benevolence. Being a resident, the Saudi Press Attaché eloquently stated, “We embrace visitors from around the globe with open arms, as it is the way of sharing our culture and expressing love for Madina.

May 14, 2023 20:37 UTC

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Sunday said that Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan was pursuing politics of hatred and urged the public to minus him from politics by using power of the vote. The minister said that as per the court decision, Imran Khan cannot be arrested in any case including killing someone. The minister said that Imran Khan and his wife were trustees of Al-Qadir Trust and both were accused of corruption ofRs. Imran Khan was saying that no one should ask questions about his corruption, he remarked. To a question, he said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan could be arrested again if investigating agency found his involvement in the recent protests.

May 14, 2023 19:59 UTC

IEEE International Multi-topic Conference, INMIC (International Conference on Emerging Technologies) is the flagship annual conference of the IEEE in Pakistan. Sir Syed University is a symbol of promoting education.” SSUET Chancellor Jawaid Anwar’s message stated: “The first requisite for the progress of a nation is brotherhood and unity among different sections of society.”He said: “This spirit of unity and collaboration was truly embodied in the INMIC 2023. Meritorious professor and chair of the IEEE Karachi Chapter, Prof Dr Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry, said: “Based on collaboration, cooperation and continuity, INMIC introduced a new dimension. The conference made Sir Syed University and Mehran University go global, achieving more than 10 projects.” INMIC is a gateway to so many other opportunities. Coordinator and Dean, Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prof Dr Muhammad Aamir said INMIC has been a regular feature of Sir Syed University and Mehran University.

May 14, 2023 13:01 UTC

Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that Pakistan is facing a situation of rapid changes at present and needed to adapt to those changes. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said the nations that could not change themselves became extinct. The MQM-P workers should know that the party’s movement was for the recognition of their identity, he said. If MQM-P workers felt ashamed of their identity, nothing could be done, he remarked. He recalled that Pakistan Peoples Party founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had more support from Punjab than Sindh when he came into power.

May 14, 2023 12:59 UTC

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has said that Pakistan’s democracy is at an “all-time low” and that the government is “petrified” of elections. In an exclusive interview with Sky News on Saturday, the ousted prime minister said, "Democracy is at an all-time low. He also stated that the ruling coalition fears being “wiped out” which is why they want to delay elections. In his first interview since he was bailed, Imran Khan has claimed democracy in Pakistan is at "an all-time low". Talking about the violent protest in his interview, the deposed premier condemned “all violence”.

May 14, 2023 11:44 UTC

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday said his party had faced terrorists and in comparison, PTI Chairman Imran Khan was almost nothing. The PPP chairman termed the fresh local government elections as “historic”. The PPP chairman expressed his gratitude to the people of Sindh for his party’s victory throughout the province, including Karachi. The PPP chairman said the local government elections in Karachi were only a sign of developments to come. The PPP chairman paid tributes to the martyrs, whose sacrifices had made it possible for the party to achieve so much.

May 14, 2023 05:15 UTC

But what is desired are efforts to normalise the situation and that too within the framework of law and the Constitution. The statement from the military spokesman that there is no possibility of imposing martial law in the wake of violent protests was quite reassuring. This is soothing to hear and is a great relief, as a strong and impregnable military is sine qua non for Pakistan’s stability and security. With the military sticking to its job of ensuring security and the courts dilating their piece of mind, it’s time for an agitating opposition on the streets and the sitting government to watch their steps. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.

May 14, 2023 05:09 UTC

She said that there are vast opportunities of cooperation between both countries in various fields including economy, IT, science and technology. She said this while addressing a luncheon reception hosted by Engineer Azharul Islam Zafar, Vice President, ICCI in honor of the visiting Ethiopian delegation. He said that both countries should make joint efforts for economic integration and participation in regional and global economic and trade activities. Engr Azharul Islam Zafar, Vice President ICCI said that both countries can cooperate in textiles, agriculture, construction and many other fields. Khalid Iqbal Malik, former President and Group Leader highlighted the investment potential for Ethiopia in Pakistan tourism sector and stressed that they should take full advantage of it.

May 14, 2023 02:48 UTC