Scotland’s first Muslim first minister resigns after 13 months in role – Times of India

LONDON: British Pakistani Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf was overwhelmed with emotion as he announced his resignation on Monday ahead of two no-confidence votes tabled this week, one in him and one in his government.The motions were tabled by the Tories and Labour after Yousaf (39) last Thursday abruptly terminated the power-sharing cooperation agreement his…

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‘There’s no…’: Former Pakistan captain on comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Comparing India’s Virat Kohli and Babar Azam of Pakistan involves looking at two of the most accomplished batsmen in modern cricket, each with their own strengths and achievements.Now, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez shared his two cents on the comparison between the two modern-day greats.In a viral video, Hafeez says, “There is no…

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Pakistan business community urges PM Shehbaz to initiate trade with India – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s business community has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to initiate trade with India and “shake hands” with jailed former PM and PTI founder Imran Khan as steps to bring economic and political stability to the country.At a meeting with business leaders in Karachi on Wednesday, Sharif assured them he would consider their suggestions…

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Pakistan blocked social media platform X over national security concerns: Ministry – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s interior ministry said on Wednesday that it had directed temporary blockage of social media platform X in February due to national security concerns, verifying previously speculated concerns. Users encountered difficulties accessing X, previously identified as Twitter, in Pakistan from mid-February onwards, despite the absence of formal government declarations.The interior ministry acknowledged the…

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Lightning, rains kill 41 people in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in southwest – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tragedy struck Pakistan over the weekend as storm-related incidents claimed the lives of at least 41 individuals across the country, with lightning strikes and flash floods wreaking havoc in various regions. The authorities in the country’s southwest have declared a state of emergency.According to officials, 28 people lost their lives due to lightning…

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