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Former prime minister Imran Khan (Left), Richard Grenell, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee as envoy for special missions (Centre) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Talat Chaudhry. — AFP/Reuters/APP/File PTI’s Zartaj Gul, Aliya Hamza welcome Grenell’s remarks.PTI wants Imran’s freedom in line with Constitution: Gohar. PML-N’s Talal rules out Imran’s release on US pressure. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has welcomed the statement of Richard Grenell, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee as envoy for special missions — who advocated for the release of incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) urging the United States to respect the country’s…
Newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks to the media outside the offices of the high commissioner for planning in Paris, France, December 13, 2024. — ReutersPARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new government on Monday, led by Prime Minister François Bayrou, his fourth appointment to the role this year, aiming to guide the EU’s second-largest economy out of a political crisis and secure the passage of the 2025 budget. Macron named former prime minister Elisabeth Borne, 63, education minister in a new cabinet under centrist Bayrou, announced Elysee secretary-general Alexis Kohler. Another former premier, Manuel Valls, 62, returned as…
A man draped in a shawl makes his way across a bridge in Karachi. — AFP/FileThe ongoing cold wave gripping Karachi is likely to intensify further in the second week of January 2025, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast on Wednesday.Talking to Geo News, Sardar Sarfaraz, chief meteorologist at the PMD, said: “Cold may increase in the second week of January.” Parts of Balochistan were expected to receive light showers from January 3 to 5, he said, adding: “The country is likely to receive less snowfall and rains during this winter season [as compared to the previous years].”The weather expert’s remarks…
Pakistan’s white-ball captain Shan Masood (L) and Babar Azam pictured during a Test match. — AFP/FileThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday unveiled the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa with ace batter Babar Azam returning for the match scheduled to start on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion.The star batter last represented Pakistan in the first Test against England in October. He was not included in the playing XIs for the last two Tests of the series. The right-handed batter, who has only managed to score 366 runs in 18 innings without amassing a half-century…
Liam Payne’s heartbreaking Christmas wish for son, Bear resurfacesLiam Payne had a Christmas wish for his son, however, in a tragic turn of events, he is no longer around to see it.The late One Direction star and his ex-partner, Cheryl Cole, shared a son together named Bear. And despite having parted ways, Christmas remained a happy family affair for the three. In a heartbreaking interview that has resurfaced this Christmas, after the tragic demise of the young pop star, he told This Morning back in 2018, “I’m going to go down and see Bear, maybe cook a Christmas dinner and…
A visit to the mosque was not the only thing on Shakoor’s mind after he got his freedom back. Like many formerly incarcerated people re-entering society, there was a long list of needs to attend to, many complicated by his status as a person with a felony conviction: securing housing, catching up with loved ones, finding work. He fared better than most, getting a job at a Bay Area Middle Eastern restaurant called Falafel Corner several weeks after his release. The skills he had fine-tuned with makeshift hot plates in his cell and prison kitchens were now put to work…
On Wednesday, the Emirati Embassy in Muscat called on the country’s citizens to exercise caution and caution due to the weather condition that the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing…
Fire burns at Lahore’s Jinnah House after being attacked by PTI supporters on May 9, 2023. — ReutersImran Khan “actively contributed” to May 9 riot: interim govt’s report.It also named dozens of PTI leaders for their alleged role in attacks.Khan has demanded judicial commission to probe last year’s riots.ISLAMABAD: The military authorities have not yet made public the names of the mastermind and planners of the May 9, 2023, attacks.Announcing 25 convictions of military courts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) last week said justice would truly be fully served once the mastermind and planners of the “May 9 tragedy are punished…
Former US President Bill Clinton arrives to speak on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois on August 21, 2024.— AFP WASHINGTON: Former US President Bill Clinton was admitted to a hospital in Washington on Monday after coming down with a fever, according to his office. Clinton, who has dealt with several health issues over the years, is now receiving medical care. “President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever,” the 78-year-old’s deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton “remains…
Photo: Taylor Swift impressed by Travis Kelce’s sweet Thanksgiving gesture: ReportTaylor Swift is reportedly planning a baby with beau Travis Kelce. While the songstress initially had marriage on cards, she has reportedly had a change of heart and now wants to start a family with “broody” Travis Kelce, as per the latest findings of Closer Magazine. An insider spilled the beans on the matter and revealed that Taylor made up her mind after seeing how good Travis can be with kids. “They were surrounded by kids over the Thanksgiving holiday,” the source explained. In addition to this, the source claimed that…