Category: Pakistan
Echoes of the Past: Quaid-e-Azam’s Final Words Revealed
Pakistan marked the commemoration of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary. Acknowledged as the father of the nation, he endured just about a year following the transformative alteration of the world map but continues to be an enduring guiding figure. The final day of the Quaid was devoted to traveling from Quetta to Karachi, a…
CTD Confirms Killing of Terrorist Involved in ISI Faisalabad Office Attack
A terrorist, reportedly involved in the attack on the Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI) Faisalabad office, has been killed in a shootout with the police, according to the Counter Terrorism Department. The deceased terrorist, identified as Ghazanfar Nadeem, was allegedly responsible for the killing of more than 50 people. His accomplice also lost his life in…
Barrister Gohar Criticizes ECP’s Action, Pledges Legal Challenge
Challenging the legitimacy of the petition filed by Akbar S. Babar, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its intention to contest the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to nullify intra-party elections by taking the matter to the Lahore High Court (LHC). Barrister Gohar, the recently elected chairman of the party, led the charge, expressing…
Islamabad and Surrounding Regions Rattled by Recent Earthquake
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Islamabad and Adjoining CitiesEarly on Friday, earthquake tremors were reported in various areas of Islamabad and nearby cities. The tremors, lasting for two to three seconds, were also felt in several cities across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir. Residents reacted to the seismic activity with panic, coming out of their homes…
IHC Affirms Baloch Demonstrators ‘Constitutional Right’ to Protest
Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq cautioned the city’s top police official on Thursday, emphasizing that Baloch marchers have a constitutional right to protest, and any obstruction would be against this right. The Chief Justice’s remarks were made during the hearing of a case related to the ‘illegal’ arrests of participants in the Baloch…
“Pakistan’s General Elections Set for February 8”: Reassurance from COAS to Pakistani-American Business Community
Pakistan is poised to conduct overdue general elections in early February amid the nation’s entwined political and economic challenges. Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, provided assurance regarding the timely holding of the upcoming polls. During his visit to the United States, the country’s top general engaged with the Pakistani-American business community and…
Ministry opted to prolong deadline for Hajj sponsorship scheme applications
3,161 applications have been submitted for the sponsorship scheme under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The Ministry is contemplating extending the deadline for this particular scheme by a week. However, there are no indications of an extension for applications under the regular scheme, given that the quota has already been oversubscribed. The sponsorship scheme, which…
Renewal Fee Update Islamabad Driving License-December 2023
Operating a car, motorcycle, or any other vehicle without a valid driving license is forbidden throughout Pakistan, including the capital city of Islamabad. Engaging in driving without acquiring the license or possessing an expired document can lead to legal consequences. It is obligatory for citizens to promptly renew their licenses to steer clear of any…
LHC Bahawalpur Bench Takes Notice of Man’s Fatal Tiger Attack at Bahawalpur Zoo
Court Takes Notice of Fatal Tiger Attack at Bahawalpur Zoo, Orders Inquiry Following the tragic incident where a young man lost his life in a tiger attack at Bahawalpur Zoo, a writ petition has been filed against the zoo management. The Lahore High Court Bahawalpur Bench has accepted the petition for hearing, citing allegations of…
Pakistani Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar in Interbank Market
Rupee Posts Marginal Gains Against Dollar in Interbank Trading On Thursday, insiders reported marginal gains in the value of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar in the interbank market. In the early morning trade, the local currency was observed at Rs282.50, marking a 40-paisa increase. The greenback concluded at Rs282.90 after depreciating by 11…