Politics

AFP/APP Sydney: Jubilant crowds will bid farewell to the hottest year on record on Sunday, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises, and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The world's population—now…

APP Multan: The traditionally considered backward region of South Punjab is witnessing a remarkable shift in the political landscape, with an unprecedented surge in women's participation as 20 women are contesting open seats in the 2024…

AFP/APP Washington: The US state of Maine on Thursday blocked former president Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary ballot, the second state to disqualify him over his role in the January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.…

AFP/APP Washington: US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley faced a firestorm of criticism on Thursday after failing to mention slavery as a cause of the American Civil War when asked what led to the conflict at a campaign event. Less…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Pakistan successfully conducted a test flight of its domestically built guided multi-launch rocket system known as 'Fatah-II' on Wednesday. The system boasts a 400-kilometer range and is equipped with advanced…

APP  Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially confirmed the smooth functioning of all operational and IT systems during the 2024 general elections. According to the ECP spokesperson, a modernized and automated…

APP Islamabad: During the Sunday celebration of Christmas by the Christian community in Pakistan, bakeries curated and showcased a diverse range of 'cakes', embellished with depictions of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and other relevant…

AFP/APP Cocoa Beach: Santas of all stripes descended on Florida's Cocoa Beach this Christmas Eve—not to deliver presents, but to ride some waves and raise funds for a good cause. Beginning early Sunday, the beach filled up with thousands…

AFP/APP Bethlehem, Palestinian: Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.…

News Desk Islamabad: Celebrating the 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, national leaders have united in a fervent call for unity, echoing the visionary principles laid out by Pakistan's founding father. The…