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  LAHORE/ NAROWAL: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), two major components of the ruling coalition, have invited the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon street protests and engage in political dialogue with the government. Acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal both emphasized the government's openness to talks, but stressed that the PTI must decide with whom it wants to negotiate. Speaking separately to the media, Gilani, in Lahore, reiterated the government's willingness to negotiate. However, he noted that the PTI seems intent on negotiating with someone else. “The PTI wants to carve its path by confronting the establishment and the government in court,” he remarked. “[Our] doors are open for meaningful talks but the PTI will have to decide with whom they wanted to negotiate,” said Gilani. He emphasised that the country currently suffered instability, therefore, all political leaders ...

  Pakistan's second communication satellite, Paksat MM1, is set for launch this Thursday, in a significant move for the country's space and communication technology. This advanced satellite, developed by Pakistani scientists and engineers through relentless effort, marks a major step forward in the nation’s aspirations to enhance internet connectivity across all regions. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission ( Suparco ) has been at the forefront of this ambitious project, with a vision to bring reliable internet services to every corner of Pakistan. The upcoming launch of Paksat MM1 is poised to turn this dream into reality, providing a much-needed boost to the country’s digital infrastructure. Also Read:  iCube Qamar satellite sends historic first images of sun from moon's orbit Paksat MM1 is designed to significantly enhance communication capabilities, ensuring widespread internet coverage. This development is particularly crucial for remote and underserved a...

  ISLAMABAD: Temperatures in some districts of Sindh and southern Punjab reached to as high as 50 Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) on Sunday, ARY News reported. Maximum temperatures in Dadu, Qambar Shahdadkot and Jacobabad districts of Sindh and Rojhan and Rajanpur in southern Punjab soared to 50 degree Celsius. While maximum temperature recorded 49 Celsius in Sindh’s Nawabshah, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Ghotki and Kashmore districts and Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan and Liaquatpur. Moreover, mercury reached to 45 Celsius in Faisalabad and 44 Celsius in Lahore. Most of the districts in Sindh experiencing extremely hot weather while coastal districts of the province remain hot and humid. The climate change ministry recently said that about 26 districts of the country were boiling under a severe heatwave, with the current spell of sizzling temperature likely to last until May 30.

  Nabeeha said: “I reached here with high hopes…. But Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat.” After suffering a 23-run defeat at the hands of England, Nabeeha Khan, a Pakistani cricket fan, burst into tears over the loss and the “poor performance” of skipper Babar Azam. The cricket fan reached the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham carrying keys of an expensive car, which she would have gifted to Babar if he had scored a ton in the fixture. The skipper, however, went to the pavilion after scoring 32 runs. With tears in her eyes, Nabeeha said: “I reached here with high hopes…. But Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat.” Referring to Fakhar Zaman’s remarks claiming that Pakistan’s mindset has changed, the cricket fan said "she thought that the mindset had really changed but it was her mistake". Babar scored 32 off 26 deliveries, and went to the pavilion early. The young cricket fan had dared everyone that her country, Pakistan, would win the match, but was left disappointed with...