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US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US p...
17/01/2025

US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522793/1

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabin...
17/01/2025

The Israeli security cabinet has recommended approving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return deal, ahead of a full cabinet meeting expected later on Friday, a statement from the prime minister’s office said.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522783/1

The Federal Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises, under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb,...
17/01/2025

The Federal Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises, under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, has approved several crucial measures aimed at improving the performance of state institutions.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522784/1

Former prime minister Imran Khan condemned the court's verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust case as a "mockery" of justice, rea...
17/01/2025

Former prime minister Imran Khan condemned the court's verdict in the Al-Qadir Trust case as a "mockery" of justice, reaffirming his commitment to fight till the last ball and refuse any deals.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522786/1

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has removed three political parties from its list of registered entities due t...
17/01/2025

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has removed three political parties from its list of registered entities due to their failure to conduct intra-party elections, as required by law.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522777/1

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a public apology after an advertisement featuring one of its planes fly...
17/01/2025

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a public apology after an advertisement featuring one of its planes flying toward the Eiffel Tower sparked widespread backlash online.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522779/1

Jamia Naeemia has issued a fatwa declaring the use of "dunki" (illegal immigration methods) to travel abroad as both unl...
17/01/2025

Jamia Naeemia has issued a fatwa declaring the use of "dunki" (illegal immigration methods) to travel abroad as both unlawful and contrary to Islamic principles, Express News reported.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522782/1

The federal government has finalised the framework for the auction of the 5G technology spectrum. According to official ...
17/01/2025

The federal government has finalised the framework for the auction of the 5G technology spectrum. According to official documents, the Ministry of Information Technology has developed a roadmap for the rollout of 5G, and the technology is set to launch nationwide in June 2025.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522763/1

Karachi is expected to experience dry and cool weather over the next 24 hours, with intermittent strong winds, according...
17/01/2025

Karachi is expected to experience dry and cool weather over the next 24 hours, with intermittent strong winds, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

The minimum temperature in the city on Friday was recorded at 12°C, and it is expected to remain between 10 to 12°C.

For more : https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522706/1

17/01/2025

Pakistan launches interest-free business loans for small entrepreneurs, offering up to Rs 500,000. The initiative aims to empower youth, women, and marginalized communities across the country.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a rally on Friday, with the KSE-100 index gaining 1,020.04 points, a 0.9% ...
17/01/2025

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a rally on Friday, with the KSE-100 index gaining 1,020.04 points, a 0.9% increase, to reach 114,856.78 points during intra-day trading.

The market reached a high of 114,960.52 points and dipped to a low of 113,571.95 during the trading session.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522726/1

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday strongly condemned the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran...
17/01/2025

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday strongly condemned the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case, calling the decision 'politically motivated' and vowed to challenge the decision in higher courts.

Speaking to media, Opposition leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, labelled the ruling a "dark day" in Pakistan’s judicial history.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522729/1

17/01/2025

As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis, may have drowned in the latest deadly wreck involving people trying to make the crossing from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands, migrant rights group Walking Borders said on Thursday

17/01/2025

PTCL confirms nationwide internet disruption due to a network fault. Users faced hours of connectivity issues. The company is working to resolve the issue and improve service.

Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to bat first in the opening match of the two-match Test series against West Indies...
17/01/2025

Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to bat first in the opening match of the two-match Test series against West Indies being played at Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday.

The match start was delayed earlier in the day due to foggy conditions in Multan.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522741/1

A fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on Thursday evening, according to local officials. T...
17/01/2025

A fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on Thursday evening, according to local officials. The fire is at Vistra’s energy facility.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for surrounding areas, with a temporary evacuation point set up at the Castroville Recreation Center.

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522688/1

17/01/2025

WHAT, WHEN, HOW: An anti-corruption court on Friday sentenced former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, to jail in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.

Imran Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, while Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years.

Watch Web Editor Hammad Ahmed Abbasi explaining the case happenings in a newly launched explainer series WHAT, WHEN, HOW. For more, visit our YT channel.

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As 2024 progresses, Pakistani dramas are undergoing a significant transformation in their depiction of women, showcasing characters that embody strength, resilience, and multifaceted complexity. This evening, we delve into the standout female figures of the year—from tenacious heroes to captivating villains who keep us glued to the screen. Watch Multimedia Producer Suman Ilyas diving into what female characters made waves in 2024, and what to expect from 2025! Watch the whole video on our YT channel. Link in bio! #etribune #PakistaniDramas #WomenInDramas #StrongFemaleLeads #DramaEvolution #Entertainment #PakistaniTV #SumanIlyas #Multimedia #Trending

PTI Chairman Gohar Khan calls the 14-year imprisonment of Imran Khan and the 7-year sentence for his wife, Bushra Bibi, a politically motivated act of victimisation. Labeling the verdict as baseless and against the evidence, he vows to appeal in the Islamabad High Court, hoping for justice. #etribune #ImranKhan #BushraBibi #PTI #PoliticalVictimisation #WitchHunt #JusticeForImran #PakistanPolitics #HighCourtAppeal #AccountabilityOrVendetta #Inshallah

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Pakistan launches interest-free business loans for small entrepreneurs, offering up to Rs 500,000. The initiative aims to empower youth, women, and marginalized communities across the country. #etribune #PakistanLoans #Entrepreneurship #YouthEmpowerment #SmallBusiness #FinancialLiteracy

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded shortly after launching from Texas on January 16, causing disruptions to airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico. The test flight, which carried mock satellites but no crew, ended in failure eight minutes after liftoff. #etribune #SpaceX #StarshipExplosion #GulfOfMexico #ElonMusk #RocketFailure

As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis
As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis

As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis, may have drowned in the latest deadly wreck involving people trying to make the crossing from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands, migrant rights group Walking Borders said on Thursday #etribune #Migrants #Pakistan #WalkingBorders #Spain #CanaryIslands #WestAfrica #RefugeeCrisis #HumanRights #BreakingNews

PTCL Issues Update on Internet Disruption Nationwide
PTCL Issues Update on Internet Disruption Nationwide

PTCL confirms nationwide internet disruption due to a network fault. Users faced hours of connectivity issues. The company is working to resolve the issue and improve service. #etribune #internetoutage #PTCL #Pakistan #serviceupdate #businessimpact

WHAT, WHEN, HOW: An anti-corruption court on Friday sentenced former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, to jail in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. Imran Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, while Bushra Bibi was sentenced to seven years. Watch Web Editor Hammad Ahmed Abbasi explaining the case happenings in a newly launched explainer series WHAT, WHEN, HOW. For more, visit our YT channel. https://www.youtube.com/@theexpresstribune/featured

Pakistani singer Jawad Ahmad is facing legal trouble after his wife’s beauty salon was caught stealing electricity, leading to an altercation with Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) officials. Courtesy by: Aamir Naveed #etribune #JawadAhmad #LESCO #ElectricityTheft #LegalTrouble #PakistaniSinger #LahoreNews #Controversy #ElectricityFraud #BeautySalonScandal #TrendingNews

As the conversation on Ukraine’s future security continues, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a new mobile air defense system, Greyhawk, developed with Denmark to strengthen Ukraine’s defense. Both the UK and the U.S. pledge unwavering support to ensure Ukraine’s security and independence heading into 2025. #etribune #UkraineSecurity #KeirStarmer #AirDefense #Greyhawk #Ukraine2025

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire after 15 months of war, with phased implementation starting Sunday. Humanitarian aid, withdrawal of forces, and prisoner exchanges are part of the deal. #etribune #ceasefire #Gaza #IsraelHamasConflict #humanitarianaid #MiddleEast #latestnews #internationalnews

First visuals of the suspect who entered Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence and reportedly attacked the actor. Khan sustained six stab wounds, with injuries to his hand, neck, and spine. The suspect scaled a wall, accessed the building through the rear stairs, and entered via the fire escape . Investigation is underway. For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2522567/1 #SaifAliKhan #BreakingNews #BandraIncident #MumbaiCrime #BollywoodUpdate #CelebrityNews #SafetyConcerns #CrimeInvestigation #StayInformed

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