Benazir Bhutto killed by terrorists

21st June 2024 marks Benazir Bhutto’s 71st birthday

KARACHI: Some people remain alive and immortal, even after death, in the pages of history. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed was also one of them. The daughter of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, entered practical politics at the age of twenty-four. Like her father, she was known for principled politics. Sorrows overshadowed contentment in Benazir Bhutto’s […]

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Comrade Karamat Ali Is No More

KARACHI: Karamat Ali, one of the founding members of Piler, expired at a private hospital here on Thursday (20th June, 2024) after protracted malady. He was laid to rest in the Wadi-e-Hussain Graveyard on Super Highway. Newspakistan.tv M M AlamM. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam […]

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Sr. Journalist Khalil Jibran’s murder condemned by PFUJ

KARACHI: G.M. Jamali, President Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and General Secretary Rana Muhammad Azeem have strongly condemned the murder of Senior Journalist Khalil Jibran (associated with Khyber News) near his house at Landi Kotal town of KP by unidentified gunmen during Eid-ul-Adha Holidays. According to sources, Khalil Jibran’s vehicle developed some fault while […]

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Pakistani culture exposed at Lyon’s Fête Consulaires

LYON: Pakistani diplomatic mission in Paris took part in the two-day Fête Consulaires held here Saturday, Sunday (15th, 16th June, 2024) and exposed the unique culture (such as truck art), handicraft, mehandi, couture (exotic bridal & traditional dresses), cuisine (including Kebab, Samosa, RoohAfza!), sports goods (for instance hand sewn football) and music. Conspicuous among others […]

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Sorbonne awards Imran Syed PhD in Computer Networking

PARIS: Sorbonne University’s Auditorium here was the venue where Muhammad Imran Syed (hailing from Nauranga, Mianwali, Pakistan) has been awarded PhD in Computer Networking during a grand ceremony on Saturday (15th June, 2024). His father, Mianwali Today group member Syed Aqeel Hussain Shah (Press Attaché, French Embassy Islamabad) also attended the event. Imran Syed successfully […]

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Blinken, US CG in Karachi extend Eid Greetings

WASHINGTON/KARACHI: Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha Sunday (16th June, 2024) has extended warm greetings to Muslims on behalf of the US. “I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. “We know Eid arrives this year at a time when many […]

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Freedom of expression under attack in Pakistan

KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): The past 30 days have seen new legislation and actions by authorities threaten Pakistani freedom of expression, with reports published in local media claiming further internet restrictions are to come. On 10th day of June (2024) acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, in power after the previously acting Governor Malik Ahmad Khan […]

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Israel kills 112 Journalists and Media Workers Killed

GAZA (NPTV/IFJ): Since 7th day of October, 2023, Israeli airstrikes, bombardments, snipers, and soldiers have killed over 112 journalists and media workers. In addition to those murdered, many have been assaulted, arbitrarily detained, injured, or disabled. On 21st day of May, the Israeli government seized equipment belonging to the Associated Press, citing a new bill […]

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US Mission Chargé Andrew Schofer Visits Karachi/Thatta to Bolster Maritime Security and Cultural Ties

KARACHI: Chargé d’affaires (CDA) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer highlighted the strong Pak-US partnership and the American commitment to enhancing maritime security, supporting religious freedom, and cultural heritage preservation during his visit from 12th till 14th June. CDA Schofer visited Mazar-e-Quaid to honor Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Schofer’s visit […]

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Poet/Journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah Gets Bail

MUZAFFARABAD: AJK High Court on Friday (14th June, 2024) granting bail to poet/journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah ordered his release. It may be recalled that Ahmed Farhad was picked from his home in Islamabad by unknown persons on 15th day of May. While on 29th May IHC was hearing a petition seeking his recovery, the court […]

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