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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Punjab Assembly approves massive salary hikes for govt officials

The Punjab Assembly passed a bill increasing the salaries of elected officials, with hikes ranging from 426% for MPAs to 860% for ministers. The move has sparked opposition criticism, though the government defends it as a lawful and positive step.

US imposes more sanctions over Pakistan’s missile program

The sanctions freeze any U.S. property belonging to the targeted entities and bars Americans from doing business with them.

Rising Star: Saim Ayub’s Record-Breaking Century Against South Africa

Saim Ayub became the youngest player to score a century against South Africa in a chase at just 22 years and 207 days, breaking multiple records in 2024.

Trump appoints ‘Imran Khan supporter’ Richard Grenell as Envoy for Special Missions

Richard Grenell, a vocal supporter of Imran Khan, takes on critical global challenges under Trump’s leadership.

Pakistan Marks 10th Anniversary of APS Attack

Pakistan commemorates the 10th anniversary of the devastating Army Public School (APS) attack, which claimed the lives of nearly 150 students and teachers. Leaders and citizens pay tribute to the martyrs, reaffirming their resolve to eliminate terrorism and build a peaceful future.

Google Trends 2024: What Pakistan Searched the Most

In 2024, Pakistan's Google searches reflected a mix of passions, including cricket, celebrity news, dramas, and emerging tech. Highlights included searches for PSL schedules, Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic gold, and AI tools like ChatGPT.

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Faiz Hamid Formally Charged with Multiple Offenses, ISPR Confirms

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Faiz Hamid has been formally charged with political misconduct, violating the Official Secrets Act, and misuse of authority, compromising state security and interests. His involvement in the May 9 unrest and other offenses is under investigation, with a military court-martial underway.

Federal Government Initiates Fresh Legal Action Against Imran Khan

A new criminal case is likely to escalate the legal challenges facing Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister

Left Alone in Chaos: Bushra Bibi’s Account of D-Chowk Protest Night

Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, shared her experience during last month’s crackdown on protesters at D-Chowk in Islamabad.

PTI Leaders Express Frustration Over Interference by Bushra Bibi and Aleema Khan

Senior PTI leaders have voiced concerns over the increasing interference and alleged harsh behavior of Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s wife, and Aleema Khan, his sister, in party affairs.

Imran Khan Warns of Civil Disobedience

Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan has threatened to launch a civil disobedience movement on December 14 if his demands—forming a judicial commission to investigate crackdowns on PTI supporters and releasing political prisoners—are not met.

PTI’s Barrister Gohar calls for dialogue with political parties, future action plans

PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan has offered to engage in talks with all political parties while emphasizing that Imran Khan will decide the party's next steps.