News from The Thursday Times' news desk.
Pakistan has formally applied to join the BRICS group of countries in 2024, joining the likes of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in an economic and eventual monetary union in order to enhance international co-operation.
In a dire and urgent appeal, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the death toll surpasses a staggering 17,000. With a heavy heart, he addressed the international community, warning of the imminent threat of a humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented proportions in Gaza.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, diverging from EU norms, announced Spain's intention to recognise a Palestinian state, a move criticised by Israel for allegedly supporting terrorism, during his tour of the region with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
Actress and author Hajra Khan unveils "Where the Opium Grows: Surviving Pakistan as a Woman, an Actress and Knowing Imran Khan" at Islamabad's Serena Hotel, a bombshell new candid exposé on Imran Khan's persona and political journey, and a commentary on societal norms and women's issues in Pakistan.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is set to resign and plead guilty to U.S. anti-money laundering violations, in a $4 billion deal potentially preserving the company's operations.
Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan's political arena sparks hope and shifts electoral inclinations favoring PML-N, reveals a recent Gallup Pakistan poll.
PTI chairman Imran Khan has appealed to the IMF for swift elections in Pakistan in order to ensure his government's role as the sole guarantor for the country's recently secured $3 billion tranche.
180 lawmakers have expressed “full confidence” in the premier’s position as Prime Minister.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's attendance at the SCO meeting at Goa marks the first visit by a prominent Pakistani leader to India since 2014, a reflection of Pakistan's newfound commitments to the principles of the SCO Charter.
Two judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan expressed concerns about the power of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the need for a rule-based system for the court's independence and public trust
