Month: October 2023
‘Stronger’ Imran Khan reflects on host of issues in message from jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, in a message conveyed through his family from jail, has told his supporters that he has drastically changed since his arrest but he is now “stronger and fitter than ever”. The deposed prime minister has been incarcerated, earlier in the Attock jail and currently in Adiala jail, since his arrest in a graft case on August 5. Khan’s message from October 10 was posted on his official account on X, the microblogging site formerly known as Twitter, today (Thursday). He said that the first…
Will Messi play in Argentina vs. Paraguay qualifier of South American World Cup?
Lionel Messi’s participation in Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday is in doubt, despite his recent return to training and club action. Coach Lionel Scaloni expressed uncertainty regarding the 36-year-old star player’s readiness for the crucial match. Messi made a comeback after an injury layoff when he played 37 minutes as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer last Saturday. However, his limited playing time since early September, coupled with an injury sustained during international duty last month, raises questions about his fitness.…
Over 338,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza: UN agency
GAZA: The United Nations has released a harrowing report on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, revealing that over 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip. The UN’s humanitarian agency, OCHA, described the situation as a “mass displacement” as heavy Israeli bombardments continue to pound the densely populated Palestinian enclave. The crisis deepened as Israel intensified its attacks on Hamas targets in response to the militants’ surprise Saturday assault. Israeli forces reported that approximately 1,200 people, the majority of them civilians, have tragically lost their lives…
PML-N, PPP hail SC verdict on law curbing CJ’s powers
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reacting to the apex court’s verdict on the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023, have hailed the full court’s decision. The verdict — acknowledging the parliament’s right to legislation under Article 191 which subjects SC rules to the Constitution — was announced by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa after the full court decided to sustain the law, which deals with the chief justice’s powers, as “constitutional” with a 10-5 majority. Terming today’s verdict as…
Daily Metro Times-12 October 2023
Pak vs Ind: Indian stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth to attend musical ceremony
The biggest match of the World Cup 2023 between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will also include a musical function attended by top Indian film stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. According to Indian media reports, the musical ceremony will be held before the match on October 14 where high-profile Bollywood celebrities are expected to be present at the Narendra Modi stadium — the world’s largest cricket ground. Anil Patel, secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), said the golden ticket-holders will be there to watch the game. The Indian cricket…
Humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza as Israel accused of using white phosphorus bombs
After Israel imposed a complete blockade of Gaza in response to Hamas surprise attack, a humanitarian crisis is swiftly unfolding in Gaza with stranded residents facing a shortage of essential items, while the death toll from the clashes crossed 2,000. The Gaza Strip has been hit by airstrikes since imposition of complete siege of the besieged territory with Israeli military fighter jets hit more than 200 targets overnight in a neighbourhood of Gaza City that it said had been used by Hamas to launch its unprecedented wave of attacks. Under…
One dead as under-construction building collapses in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony
At least one person died and three others were injured after an under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony area on Wednesday, police said. Police said a rescue operation has been launched to recover survivors from rubble, while two injured were rushed to the hospital. The police said as many as three people were injured in the incident. The incident took place while labourers were laying the roof of the building, the police said. Rescue operation is facing delay as a large number of people gathered outside the building.…