Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
How Imran Khan is campaigning from jail in Pakistan: AI and covert canvassing
The PTI is deploying two-pronged campaign strategy of secretive campaigning by female teacher volunteers and generative AI technology.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term, party says
It is the second conviction for the embattled former cricket star in recent months.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Pakistan's Imran Khan openly accuses military of trying to destroy his party
Imran Khan says purpose of military courts is to put him in prison.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Former Pakistan PM Khan appears in court as supporters clash with police
Television footage showed heavily armed paramilitary troops and police outside the Islamabad High Court as Khan was brought in a motorcade of nearly a dozen vehicles.
Fri May 12 2023
Pakistan PM urges parliament to act against ex-premier Khan
This house has to take action today if we want to save Pakistan, Sharif said.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Pakistan PM Khan's ruling party wins Kashmir regional election
Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf won 25 seats in the 45-seat Pakistan-administered Kashmir's regional assembly.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Philippines' tough public smoking ban gets broad support
Even an industry lobby group, the Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI), said it supported the regulation and acknowledged the health objectives.
Fri May 19 2017
Brexit had little impact on foreign students studying in UK
Britain's decision to leave the EU has had little impact on international students' decision to study in the UK, a recent survey has found, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Sat May 13 2017
Trump condemns Paris terrorist attack
US President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned the Paris terrorist attack, saying there is a need to stay strong and vigilant, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Rajinikanth's '2.0' release postponed to January 25, 2018
The makers of Rajinikanth's '2.0' have postponed the film's release date from Diwali this year to Jan 25, 2018, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Sat Apr 22 2017
At least 116 killed as Indore-Patna express derails
At least 116 passengers were killed and more than 200 injured, nearly half of them grievously, in the worst train accident in recent years when 14 coaches of Indore-Patna Express derailed here in Kanp
Mon Nov 21 2016
Pakistan actress, Hina Dilpazeer on cross-border tension
Actress Hina Dilpazeer says artistes can be peace messengers at a time when tension is high between India and Pakistan, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Fri Oct 07 2016
When Shah Rukh, Salman made 'Bigg Boss' 'bromantic'
The special episode (on Dec 19) of 'Bigg Boss Nau' oozed an endearing "bromance" between the stars, who were the examples of an unmatchable on screen chemistry, the PTI said.
Mon Dec 21 2015
Social media can harm moral values of the young - Rosmah
The prime minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that social media can harm moral values, especially that of young people for disseminating news without ethics and etiquette.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024