National
The recent heavy rains and snowfall in various regions of Pakistan have led to significant disruptions, including landslides, flash floods, and road blockages. These adverse weather conditions have resulted in the cancellation of flights, casualties, injuries, and the collapse of hundreds of houses. Despite the challenges faced by residents and
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A district and sessions court in Islamabad has sent journalist Asad Toor to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) remand for three days in a case about his alleged involvement in a vile social media drive against Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The FIA had requested a nine-day remand, but
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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has submitted an application to the police for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers for throwing a shoe and a lot at its woman lawmaker, Sobia Shahid, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on February
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In a significant political development, the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for a joint session of the Parliament on March 9 to elect the next president of Pakistan. The session is scheduled to commence at 10 am on Saturday, marking a crucial moment in Pakistan's political
Government
When Azeem Adil arrived in Saudi Arabia, his limited knowledge of Arabic led to a profound cultural shock, not only for him but also for the locals he engaged with. His struggle to bridge the language gap highlighted a broader issue of religious education and understanding. Adil's experience
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The Foreign Office strongly criticized India's recent seizure of a commercial consignment destined for Pakistan, denouncing it as an unjustified act and questioning India's role as a regional enforcer. The incident involved the interception of a merchant vessel, CMA CGM Attila, by Indian authorities near Mumbai&
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The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a key political alliance in Pakistan, has announced its presidential candidate, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for Pashtun rights and his anti-establishment narrative. Achakzai's nomination as the SIC's presidential candidate signifies the council'
Government
Pakistan's new Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has set forth a comprehensive vision for the future of the nation, emphasizing unity, development, and diplomatic relations with key regional players. As he assumes leadership in the world's fifth most populous country, Sharif's approach to governance is
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Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has revealed that he was offered to lead the next possible coalition government as the prime minister but declined the offer, stating that his party only wants to ensure democracy and the survival of the federation. Bhutto Zardari emphasized that
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Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) clashed with police in multiple cities across the country on Saturday, protesting against alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections. In Lahore, PTI supporters gathered outside the Lahore Press Club and the party’s Jail Road office to register their protest. The
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The Senate of Pakistan rejected a bill seeking to publicly execute individuals convicted of rape, with a majority vote on Monday. The bill, titled the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposed to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. The bill, presented by Jamaat-
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PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan announced that party-backed independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the Centre, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the 2024 general elections, would join the right-wing party Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as part of their parliamentary strategy. The formal agreement between the PTI and