A bomb exploded outside a mosque in Peshawar, killing renowned scholar Mufti Munir Shakir and injuring three people, according to A News. According to authorities, the explosion occurred within the Armar authorities Station in Peshawar. The injured were identified as Khushhal, Abid, and Syed Nabi and sent to Lady ReadingContinue Reading
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has clarified that the constitutional duty to replace vacancies within 45 days under Article 215(4) only applies in certain situations, such as resignation, death, or disqualification of a Commissioner or Member. According to ECP sources, the Constitution defines a vacancy as one caused byContinue Reading
According to reports, the Central electricity Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a 30 paisa per unit drop in electricity costs. According to sources, the February adjustment request has been submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority. On March 26, the regulatory authority will review the case. However, the CPPA’sContinue Reading
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry held a joint news conference in Islamabad, revealing critical data about the Jaffer Express terror assault in Bolan, Balochistan. According to A News, CM Bugti indicated that the goal of the press conference was to provideContinue Reading
The Punjab administration has reversed a recent fare increase for double-decker buses, as directed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The decision follows public outrage over the price hike for the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab’s “Sight-Seeing” bus service in Lahore. According to Express News, bus rates have been hikedContinue Reading
LAHORE— The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) partially dismantled 27 unlawful commercial structures in Lahore Wednesday. The LDA’s Town Planning Wing destroyed the fronts of 27 unauthorized commercial structures on Johar Town’s Khayaban-e-Firdousi. The partially demolished buildings house Shahbaz Tikka, Pak Hospital, food outlets, stores, and other enterprises. LDA Chief TownContinue Reading
LAHORE – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced 90 women’s domestic contracts for the 2024-25 season, including 18 Pakistan U19 players, 62 developing category players, and 10 Pakistan-capped players. The 18 Pakistan women’s U19 players will also benefit from the monthly retainers as they attempt to build on theirContinue Reading
CAIRO – A renowned Egyptian Islamic expert sparked uproar by arguing that spouses should encourage second marriages. Ahmad Karima, a professor of Islamic law and comparative jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University, urged that women support their husbands if they wish to marry for the second time. The scholar’s comments generated extensiveContinue Reading
China strongly denounced the terrorist assault on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan on Wednesday and promised to continue its unwavering support for Pakistan in battling terrorism, upholding solidarity, social stability, and ensuring civilian safety. “We have noted the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson MaoContinue Reading
Plans include a golden handshake for excess staff, the merger of ministries, and the elimination of empty positions; the IMF challenges the justification for keeping federal ministries in sectors that are legally under provincial competence.The government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its intention to fire off excessContinue Reading