News from The Thursday Times' news desk.
Pakistan's iCube-Q, a pioneering lunar CubeSat, is set to launch on May 3 aboard China's Chang’e 6, aiming to explore the moon's far side and bring back lunar surface samples. The mission, to be streamed live, will mark a significant stride in international space collaboration.
Dar's elevation to become the Deputy Prime Minister has been made to be carried out effective immediately, per the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of Pakistan.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif aims to discuss themes of global collaboration, growth, and energy strategies in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh.
Pakistan's Engineering Development Board has granted 34 licenses for electric vehicle manufacturing under its 2020-2025 policy, aiming to equip petrol stations with EV chargers and leverage global climate funds to promote clean transportation.
During his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was hosted for Iftar by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, where they discussed enhancing bilateral ties and potential economic collaborations.
COAS General Asim Munir condemns social media-driven fake news and baseless allegations against military, vowing legal action against May 9 instigators, focusing on a commitment to national stability and counter-terrorism efforts during the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference.
The US State Department praises Maryam Nawaz's historic election as Punjab's first female Chief Minister, highlighting a shift towards greater inclusivity in Pakistan's political sphere and promising deeper US-Pakistan cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's Prime Minister, emphasising the deepening of the China-Pakistan strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
PARIS (The Thursday Times) — A recent IPSOS report titled "Pakistan General Elections 2024: Perceptions on Transparency & Rigging" has cast a spotlight on the varying degrees of trust in the electoral processes across different regions of Pakistan, with a particular focus on the perceptions held by residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).
The PML(N) and PPP have agreed to form a coalition government at both the federal and Punjab levels, following talks between Shehbaz Sharif and PPP leaders Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari, aiming to tackle Pakistan's political and economic challenges through unity and collaboration.
