
Death toll rises in Bajaur explosion
On Sunday, a huge explosion swept through a political gathering sponsored by the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl in Khar, a tehsil of Bajaur, killing at least 42 people and injuring over 150 others.
On Sunday, a huge explosion swept through a political gathering sponsored by the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl in Khar, a tehsil of Bajaur, killing at least 42 people and injuring over 150 others.
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The issuance of central contracts for cricket players has been postponed once again due to the Muharram holidays, according to sources. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) committee meeting with relevant departments has concluded, and next week, the final decisions on the contracts will be made.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated several development projects in Punjab, including a 1,263 MW thermal power plant in Jhang that can generate 10 billion inexpensive units annually. During the launch event in Lahore, he praised all provincial governments for maintaining peace and law and order, emphasizing the government’s commitment to serving the nation.
The Prevention of Violent Extremism Bill faced strong opposition in Pakistan’s Senate, leading to its withdrawal by Senate chairperson Sadiq Sanjrani. The bill, introduced by the Minister of State for Law on behalf of the interior minister, prompted protests from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Opposition members raised concerns that the legislation seemed to target their party, particularly the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and may have implications for democracy.
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A local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) lost his life after falling from the fourth floor of a building in a private housing society in Islamabad. The incident occurred in the area covered by Lohi Bhir police station. The deceased was identified as Mian Allah Yar Gadgor, a district-level PML-Q leader.
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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an official visit lasting one day. He was warmly welcomed at the airport by high-ranking UAE officials and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi.
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