TEHRAN (Reuters) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, blamed President Donald Trump on Saturday for weeks of protests after human rights organizations said thousands of people had died in a harsh crackdown by security forces. Widespread protests demanding the abolition of clerical control in the Islamic Republic beganContinue Reading
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) In response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to annex the Arctic island, thousands of demonstrators flocked to Denmark on Saturday to show support for Greenland and demand that the US respect Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. Trump claims that Greenland’s strategic position and abundant mineral resources make itContinue Reading
LAHORE (Channel NewsPakistan) : Following a demonstration in the Ghalib Market area of Lahore during the arrival of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, police have filed a complaint against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists. Afridi’s arrival in the region sparked the protest. According to authorities, protesters screamed anti-government chants and obstructed traffic.Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD (Channel NewsPakistan) Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a former prime minister, has demanded nationwide demonstrations after being convicted guilty in the Toshakhana-II case. Imran Khan stated through his legal team that the result was not unexpected and that it was just another politically influencedContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, two senior judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC), have resigned, according to Channel News. Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah have submitted their resignations to President Asif Zardari. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s resignation is seven pages long and declares the 27thContinue Reading
Karachi A fire broke out in a fireworks warehouse on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi on Thursday, injuring at least 31 people. There have been reports of explosions coming from within the facility, and the fire department is making every effort to contain the fire. The fire started in theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD During his recent visit to Brussels, Field Marshal Asim Munir made no political statements and made no mention of an apology, according to Lt Gen. Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The army commander spoke at high-level gatherings and events in Brussels, where he discussed mattersContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, was granted bail by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday in eight instances pertaining to the events of May 9. Khan received relief when the three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, heard the petitions. In a previous reconstitution ofContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) — As the government cranks up efforts to upgrade the country’s financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced on Wednesday that the institution intends to start a pilot for a digital currency and is completing legislation to regulate virtual assets. Central banks across theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD – The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days, allowing candidates more time to get their papers in order. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can now submit their applications through specified banks and the ministry’s web site till July 11. The registrationContinue Reading
