December 2024

Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. “I’ve always liked the (H1-B) visas, I have always been in favor of the visas, that’s why we have them” […]

Prosecutors allege that South Korea’s suspended president told the military to use guns while attempting to remove lawmakers from parliament as they were voting down his martial law decree. On 3 December, Yoon Suk Yeol authorised soldiers to “break down the doors and drag them [politicians] out, even if it means firing the guns”, according

In what could be another blow to the inflation-stricken populace, petroleum prices in the country are expected to increase at the start of the new year, with diesel prices likely to see a hike of over Rs4 per litre. Sources within the Petroleum Division disclosed on Saturday that while petrol prices might remain unchanged, the

Gwadar (INP) The high-tech Instrument Landing System (ILS) CATB was successfully activated at New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) to enhance the landing and take-off performance of aircraft during bad weather conditions. According to Gwadar Pro, Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a ground-based approach system that provides accurate guidance to aircraft approaching and landing on a

The bill, aimed at regulating religious schools, sparked considerable debate across the country, with right wing leaders arguing it could infringe upon religious freedoms, while supporters contend it is necessary for ensuring transparency and accountability in madrassas. The law requires madrassas to register with the government, ensuring they meet certain standards. This move is seen

The Grand Tribal Jirga convened in Kohat to address the Kurram conflict has been adjourned for two days. The parties involved have reached a general consensus, but one party requested a two-day delay for internal consultation before signing the agreement. Key points of the agreement have emerged. Jirga members state that more than ten points

A severe cold wave continues to sweep across Pakistan, with heavy snowfall blanketing the northern areas and even bringing unusually frigid temperatures to Karachi. Skardu has received two inches of snow, while higher altitudes have seen snowfall reaching up to 2.5 feet. In Ghizer, temperatures plummeted to -15°C, freezing waterfalls and lakes. Meanwhile, fresh snowfall

Security forces successfully foiled a cross-border infiltration from Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists from two locations in Kurram and North Waziristan. According to security sources, a group of 20 to 25 Khawarij used Afghan Taliban posts to infiltrate Pakistan on December 27/28 but were retaliated decisively. On the morning of December 28, more terrorists of the banned

Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan’s president for a “tragic incident” which happened in Russian airspace involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed after air defences were used against Ukrainian drones. Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting from southern

More than 10,000 Pakistani citizens have been arrested in Iran this year for attempting to illegally travel to European countries, according to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The arrests, which took place between January and December 15, highlight the increasing efforts of Pakistani youth to reach Europe via Iran, often through dangerous and unconventional routes