Bangladesh’s highest court eliminates most job quotas that sparked fatal riots.
According to local media, the majority of the government job quotas that sparked student-led protests and resulted in at least 114 deaths were lifted by Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Sunday.The Appellate Division of the court overturned a prior lower court finding that had reinstated the quotas, directing that applications forContinue Reading
Islamabad police make arrests PTI chief Barrister Gohar and Raoof Hassan
ISLAMABAD — On Monday, Islamabad police detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar and Secretary General Raoof Hassan on charges of encroachment. According to sources, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad police began a joint operation against encroachments in the G-8 sector, resulting in the arrest of senior PTIContinue Reading
The ATC denies Qureshi’s video link petition in May 9 cases.
LAHORE: – The anti-terrorism court in Lahore has denied Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a major leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, his request to appear via video link in the May 9 trials. During the May 9 case hearing on Monday, Qureshi’s attorney requested that he appear in court by video connection. However,Continue Reading
Imran Khan alleges he is being treated like a terrorist in jail
RAWALPINDI (Web Desk) Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister, has claimed that he is being denied basic human rights in jail. In an interview with a foreign media, the former Prime Minister claimed that he is being treated like a terrorist. The unusual interviewContinue Reading
Dramatist Khalil ur Rehman was kidnapped and robbed in Lahore
LAHORE: In a frightening event in Lahore’s Sunder area, a well-known dramatist, Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, was robbed by unknown suspects while working on a play. According to the case filed by the drama writer, a woman named Amna Urooj approached him, claiming to be a big admirer and interestedContinue Reading
ATC rejects Qureshi’s video link petition in May 9 cases
LAHORE: – The anti-terrorism court in Lahore has denied the request of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a key leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, to appear via video link in the May 9 cases. During the May 9 case hearing on Monday, Qureshi’s counsel requested that he appear in court via video link.Continue Reading
The post-Hajj operation for 2024 has successfully concluded
ISLAMABAD – Dr Mirza Ali Mehsood, Senior Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, announced on Sunday that the ‘post-Hajj operation’ for 2024 had been completed successfully. In an interview, Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsood thanked all Pakistani pilgrims on their safe return and fulfillment of the HajjContinue Reading
Tarar promises center’s assistance for CTD upgrade in KP
PESHAWAR – Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, stated on Sunday that the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will get all possible assistance in strengthening its Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). Speaking to journalists after offering fateha for the eternal peace of late Ghualm Sabir, father of Principal Information OfficerContinue Reading
Electricity costs are projected to increase by Rs2.10 per unit.
ISLAMABAD – The Central Power Purchasing Authority (CPPA) has requested a rise in electricity pricing for one month due to fuel cost adjustments. It has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) requesting a Rs2.10 per unit increase in the power tariff. Nepra will consider theContinue Reading
NA speaker rejects offering new cars to standing committee chairs
ISLAMABAD: Ayaz Sadiq, the speaker of the National Assembly, denied the chairmen of Standing Committees’ request for new cars, citing financial limitations and governmental directives. The National Assembly sources claim that even though the committee heads already owned well-maintained cars, they had nevertheless asked for new ones. Sadiq declined theContinue Reading