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Day: March 6, 2023

Blinken applauses S. Korea’s decision for forced labor victims in Japan

WASHINGTON: US top diplomat Antony Blinken praised South Korea’s plans to compensate victims of Japan’s forced labor during WWII on Sunday, as Seoul seeks closer ties with Tokyo. South Korea and Japan are “two of the United States’ most important allies, and we are inspired by the work they have done to advance their bilateral relations,” according to the Secretary…

Islamabad court upholds Imran’s arrest warrants

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the federal capital’s district and sessions court denied Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan’s request to have the non-bailable arrest warrant issued for him in the Toshakhana case revoked. A non-bailable arrest warrant for the former prime minister was issued on February 28 by Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal of an Islamabad court due to his non-appearance.…

Sania Mirza spends time with best friend Farah Khan after retirement match

Farah, a choreographer, posted a photo of herself with her best friend Sania. The duo can be seen in the photo lying down on a bed together, holding each other’s hands and posing for the camera. Farah was dressed in a shimmery t-shirt and black pants, while Sania was dressed in comfy t-shirt and sweatpants. “So, this is what champions…

Pakistan likely to sign staff-level agreement with IMF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to sign a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, as the fund is pleased with Islamabad’s efforts to meet commitments for the resumption of the stalled loan programme. According to sources close to the development, the development is a positive sign for the revival of the stalled loan programme following the 9th…

9 people martyred, 13 injured in Bolan blast

On Monday, an explosion near a truck of the Balochistan Constabulary in the Bolan district of Balochistan killed at least nine security personnel and injured six others. According to Levies officials, the explosion happened at the Kambri bridge on the Quetta-Sibi highway and was directed at a security forces vehicle. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Bolan Mehmood Notizai, the…

Veteran actor Qavi Khan passes away in Canada

ISLAMABAD: Renowned actor Qavi Khan died on Sunday in Canada, where he was receiving treatment, confirmed Arts Council Karachi President Muhammad Ahmad Shah late on Sunday. Qavi was 80 years old and was survived by four children. “Qavi had been ill recently,” Shah explained. Shah referred to the late actor as a “great actor who had left an indelible mark…

PM, Qatar Emir talk about economic, investment relations

DOHA: On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held extensive talks about enhancing bilateral cooperation, notably in the fields of business and investment. During a meeting, the prime minister expressed his gratitude to Qatar for its ongoing support of Pakistan’s development initiatives and emphasized the numerous possibilities for bilateral cooperation. According…

Counter-terror talks with US begin today

ISLAMABAD: In a move considered the latest attempt by the two countries to reestablish their connection, particularly in security matters, after the nation saw a rise in terrorist attacks, Pakistan and the United States will begin a counterterrorism discussion on Monday (today). Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN&ED), will lead the Pakistani mission during the two days of negotiations with…

Bilawal hints at quitting govt if promises not fulfilled

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and foreign minister, expressed grave reservations about the ongoing census on Sunday. He claimed that while his party supported the digital enumeration, it disagreed with the way it was being conducted. Bilawal challenged the Centre to keep its promise to the flood-affected populace otherwise PPP would leave the government as…