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A Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday granted bail to several senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) including Opposition Leader in  National Assembly Omar Ayub and former Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat who were arrested in connection with the GHQ gate attack case. The arrests took place outside Adiala Jail on Thursday, following the indictment of 60 accused, including PTI chairman Imran Khan, in the case. The court, during its hearing, expressed strong displeasure over the arrests, questioning why the accused were detained despite being granted bail by the Peshawar High Court earlier. Judge Amjad Shah, presiding over the Special Anti-Terrorism…

 Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja revealed that Pakistan is in discussions with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet company, to introduce its services to the country. The development was shared during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on IT and Telecommunication chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. Addressing the committee, Khawaja highlighted the government’s efforts to modernize Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, announcing plans to auction the 5G spectrum in April 2024. “We are in talks with Starlink to bring them to Pakistan,” she said, emphasizing the move as a solution to persistent internet connectivity issues, particularly in underserved and…

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem has declared unwavering support for the Syrian government as opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), make significant advances in Syria’s long-standing conflict. Qassem, speaking on Thursday, criticized the role of the United States and Israel in allegedly backing what he described as “terrorist groups” aimed at destabilizing Syria. “They will not achieve their goals despite recent actions,” he said. “Hezbollah stands resolutely with Syria in resisting this aggression.” The statement follows the Syrian opposition’s capture of the strategic city of Homs, marking a key milestone in their offensive launched eight days ago. HTS forces,…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) was likely to announce the new model for the Champions Trophy on December 7 (Saturday). Sources divulged that the ICC and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) began showing flexibility after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) maintained a firm stance. It was reported that a breakthrough was expected, with a hybrid model to be implemented for three years. Under this arrangement, Pakistan would not travel to India for ICC events. The Indian media claimed that the Pakistani proposal had been accepted, although the ICC’s critical meeting on Thursday in Dubai ended without a…

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the new IMF representative to Pakistan, Mahir Binici, to discuss the ongoing economic situation and the upcoming IMF loan program. Minister Aurangzeb reiterated the government’s commitment to the successful completion of the IMF’s 37-month program, emphasizing that the $7 billion loan is viewed as Pakistan’s own program. “The loan program aims at fiscal and structural reforms,” he highlighted. He also noted the importance of maintaining the trust and credibility restored over the past 14 months, stating that this trust is crucial for sustainable and inclusive development. A statement issued at the end of the…

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson  conveyed warm congratulations on the inscription of the Spring Festival on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, saying China hopes the festival will be a moment of joyfulness shared by all. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks in response to the news that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Noting that the Spring Festival is the oldest and most important traditional festival in…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing in Tehran on Wednesday, pledging enhanced efforts to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. During the meeting, Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to Pezeshkian. Zhang emphasized that Iran holds significant regional and international influence and is a key comprehensive strategic partner for China. He highlighted the successful meeting between the presidents of both countries at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, in…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added three Chinese cultural elements to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday, including the Qiang New Year Festival. The festival, celebrated in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is a big holiday for the Qiang people. Falling on the 1st day of the tenth lunar month and lasting three to five days, it is a time to celebrate harvest, seek safety and extend blessings. People of the Qiang ethnic group dressed in traditional costumes celebrate the Qiang New Year, Sichuan Province, China, November 1, 2024. /CFP The Qiang,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build a strong and modernized information support force and to realize leapfrog development of the Chinese military’s network information system. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), made the remarks when inspecting the information support force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on Wednesday. The information support force is a newly established strategic branch in the military restructuring. In April this year, President Xi awarded the military flag to the force and delivered a speech. During Wednesday’s inspection,…

RAWALPINDI : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other accused were indicted in the May 9 GHQ attack case on Thursday after it was deferred for four times. An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi framed charges against the 60 accused, including former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, ex-railways minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, former law minister Raja Basharat and Zartaj Gul. The PTI founder and his deputy Qureshi were produced in court where their lawyers were also present. After ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah read the charge-sheet, they denied the allegations. The case was adjourned till Dec 10. Following the indictment,…