Rawalpindi, Pakistan:An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after she failed to appear in court in a case related to protests held on November 26, 2023. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, which involved 11 accused individuals linked…
Houston, Texas:In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Houston-based billionaire couple Nancy and Rich Kinder have announced plans to donate 95% of their wealth — equivalent to about $11.2 billion (PKR 29 trillion) — to charitable causes. The couple, known for their extensive community work in Texas, said their fortune will primarily support education, urban development,…
Islamabad: Pakistan is facing an alarming public health and economic challenge as the practice of breastfeeding continues to decline nationwide, costing the country an estimated $2.8 billion annually, according to Minister of State for Health Dr. Mukhtar Bharth. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad on the health impacts of formula milk, Dr. Bharth described breast…
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Image collage of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar. — SC website ISLAMABAD: Two members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) – Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar – have raised strong objections to the approval of the amended Judges’ Code of Conduct, warning that the changes undermine judicial independence,…
RAWALPINDI: South Africa produced a stunning lower-order recovery on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, posting 404 runs in their first innings to take a 71-run lead over Pakistan, who were bowled out for 333 in their opening innings. Resuming at 185 for 4, South Africa initially stumbled when debutant Asif Afridi struck early,…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has decided to reallocate bulletproof vehicles—originally provided to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—to Balochistan, following a series of complaints by KP Chief Minister Sohael Afridi regarding the condition of the vehicles and the federal government’s counterterrorism policies. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the vehicles…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session, convened on the directives of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to begin punctually, was adjourned on Tuesday due to a lack of quorum as lawmakers failed to show up in sufficient numbers. Despite the chief minister’s instructions to start proceedings on time, the session collapsed shortly after it began, with…
DHAKA: In a landmark development, a Bangladeshi court has ordered the imprisonment of 15 senior military officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances, unlawful detentions, and abuses against civilians. The officers include five Brigadier Generals, several Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and one Major, according to official sources. Following the court’s directive, all accused were transferred under…
ISLAMABAD:(M.Saleem) Pakistan is facing a massive rise in digital and online financial fraud, with consumers collectively losing more than $9 billion each year, according to recent assessments by cybersecurity experts. The scams, often spread through SMS, WhatsApp, and social media platforms, target citizens with fake investment offers, prize schemes, and fraudulent online shopping portals. Fraudsters…
