In the maid torture case, a JIT was created
In the much-publicized domestic worker torture case, a five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) is constituted, with an Islamabad DIG Operations chosen as the team’s leader. According to the announcement, the DIG Operations has been selected as the JIT convener, and the JIT would consist of four officers from ISI, IB,Continue Reading
Following militia confrontations, Ethiopia proclaims a state of emergency
Following days of violence between the military and local militiamen in the Amhara region, Ethiopia’s federal government announced a state of emergency on Friday. Fighting between the Fano militia and the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) in Ethiopia’s second-largest province earlier this week has quickly escalated into a serious securityContinue Reading
The poet of love and romance Amjad Islam Amjad is being remembered today (Friday) on his 79th birth anniversary
Amjad was a renowned poet, screenwriter, playwright and lyricist who inspired generations through his literary work. He was born on Aug 4, 1944 in Lahore. It is to Amjad’s credit that he authored around 50 books of poetry, drama and translation during his career spanning over five decades. He received manyContinue Reading
A bus overturns in Murree, injuring 28 people
At least 28 people were injured when their bus overturned in Murree in the early hours of Friday night. The Murree-bound bus, carrying approximately 70 passengers, turned turtle on the Murree Expressway. As a result, 28 passengers were injured, and 25 of them were sent to a nearby hospital forContinue Reading
PTI chairman summoned by NAB in 190 million pound scandal
On Friday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) summoned the PTI chairman in connection with the 190 million pound Al-Qadir Trust case. He has been summoned to appear as an accused at the NAB office in Rawalpindi at 11:30 a.m. The NAB has also ordered the PTI chairman to present papersContinue Reading
The IHC has reserved its decision on the admissibility of the Toshakhana case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its decision on the petition challenging the admission of the Toshakhana case on Thursday. Tomorrow (Friday), the decision is expected to be made public. The hearing tomorrow will also determine if the motion to reinstate the right to defend can be considered in theContinue Reading
PM Shehbaz and FM Bilawal talk about the current scenario
On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari discussed the country’s political situation. Bhutto-Zardari informed the Prime Minister of the different issues concerning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). SAPM Awn Chaudhry, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) chairman Shahzain Bugti, and Communication Minister MaulanaContinue Reading
Pakistan will meet Malaysia in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy today in Chennai
Pakistan will meet Malaysia in their first Asian Hockey Champions Trophy encounter on Thursday in Chennai, India. Korea will face Japan in the other match of the day, while India will face China. On Wednesday, the green shirts will face arch-rivals India. The event features six teams from Pakistan, India,Continue Reading
Raja Riaz, Noor Alam, and 11 other leaders are fired by the PTI
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) dismissed Raja Riaz, Noor Alam Khan, and 11 other leaders on Wednesday for breaking party policy. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Nuzhat Pathan, Wajiha Qamar, Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Nawab Sher, and Makhdoom Zada were also expelled by the PTI. Syed Basit AhmadContinue Reading
Iftikhar Durrani, the leader of the PTI, has been arrested
Dr Iftikhar Durrani, senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, was arrested by police in the early hours of Thursday. According to a source, Durrani was arrested at his home in Islamabad. PTI authorities have also confirmed Durrani’s detention. According to sources, IftikharContinue Reading