Pakistan Today

May 9 2023 is reckoned as a Black Day in the history of Pakistan. The legacy of this day has left deep scars on the national conscience. Countrywide vandalism perpetrated by a certain dissident political group, appears to be the consequence of sustained brainwashing and indoctrination of minds The evil programming of masses can be attributed to a cult leader,...

India has failed to conduct fair and open elections in its Occupied Kashmir. The stark realities and alleged atrocities committed by India and its army in Indian Occupied Kashmir are visible to the international community. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, India appears to be rigorously adhering to Hindutva ideology, characterized by its politics steeped...

More attention is being paid to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s strictures on the PTI than on his remarks on the need for an ‘agricultural emergency’, during his speech to the National Assembly on the President’s address, which is perhaps unfortunate but understandable. There is much eagerness to know in which direction are things moving, for Mr Bhutto Zardari’s...

Many argue that political unrest is the main reason behind the country’s decline in fortunes. Although these arguments contain some elements of truth, one cannot undermine the importance of literacy in taking care of the undemocratic norms in society. In fact, illiterate people often make their decisions on the basis of ethnic as well as linguistic preferences rather than,...

Libraries not only promote learning, but also ensure bright future of a nation. However, the staff of the Punjab Public Library, Lahore, appears least interested either in uplifting library standards or in facilitating the visitors. As such, the library staff has unilaterally set a new timing of the library from 8am to 8pm, which is not enough for the...

Television dramas aired in the past used to be penned and produced by writers and directors who wanted to create content that mattered and was worth watching. They entertained as well as educated the viewers at the same time. Now the question is: do the present-day dramas even claim to be anywhere close to their predecessors? Sadly, the answer...

Traffic signals in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area happen to be in a mess. Either the quality of signals installed is substandard or the relevant authorities are least bothered about maintaining them. Every day, several accidents take place because of this criminal negligence of those running the affairs. ARSALAN FARUQI KARACHI

NEW DELHI: The Indian Supreme Court has granted permission to Abbas Ansari to attend a private prayer ceremony on June 10 being held in remembrance of his deceased father Mukhtar Ansari. The top court also allowed him to meet and spend time with his family on June 11 and June 12 in police custody. A division bench of SC comprising...

Authorities in Dubai renewed the driving licences for 10 years for UAE and GCCC citizens while it is renewed for five years for residents from Pakistan, Philippines and other countries. Renewal of driving licences is available online in most of the emirates, including Dubai. To renew your driving licence, you must settle all your traffic fines. A fine of 10...

LAHORE: In a recent announcement, Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, unveiled a pilot project aimed at providing free WiFi access across 50 locations in Lahore. Led by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), this initiative represents a strategic effort to boost connectivity and internet accessibility throughout the city. The decision to reintroduce free WiFi services harkens back to a...

In a stunning revelation, YouTuber Maria Ali has stirred controversy with her claim that actors Bilal Abbas and Durefishan Saleem, famed for their roles in the drama series 'Ishq Murshid,' have secretly tied the knot. In a recent video on her channel, Maria Ali alleged that the couple has kept their marriage concealed from the public eye due to professional...

Popular actor Hamza Ali Abbasi expresses his aspiration to embody the traits of a true gentleman, much like his character Shehram from the currently airing television series 'Jaan-e-Jahan'. At a recent public appearance during a premiere night, Abbasi shared insights about his role, which has garnered widespread admiration and praise. “Shehram is the true gentleman; probably more kind than how...

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Thursday revealed that over Rs 927 million has been spent on the renovation of Parliament House over the past five years. In a written submission to the National Assembly, the Interior Ministry outlined the expenditure breakdown: Rs 108 million in 2019-20, over Rs 171 million in 2020-21, Rs 286 million in 2021-22, Rs 302 million...

NEW DELHI: An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying "such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight." Another video, with the same stage setting, shows Modi's rival Mamata Banerjee...

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted that Pakistan may experience three heatwaves in various cities during the next 25 days. According to the NDMA, the risk of the first heatwave is expected in Umarkot, Tharparkar, Tando Allahyar, Matiari and Sanghar in Sindh, while south Punjab’s Bahawalpur and Rahimyar Khan cities will also be affected. The NDMA said the first...