The nation is observing Yaum-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, to honor the great sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in Karbala. Mourning processions are being held in various cities and towns across all four provinces, accompanied by stringent security measures, which have affected mobile phones and internet services in sensitive areas.
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Renowned actress Sajal Aly has taken a firm stance against child labor and abuse following a distressing incident involving the alleged brutal torture of a 14-year-old domestic worker by the wife of Judge Asim Hafeez in Pakistan’s federal capital. In a heartfelt video message, the Kuch Ankahi actor passionately appealed to the public to cease subjecting young children to forced labor and mistreatment, emphasizing that child labor is not only morally wrong but also illegal.
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The United States has revealed a weapons aid package for Taiwan valued at approximately $345 million. The move is expected to provoke China’s displeasure, although the Biden administration has chosen not to disclose the specific armaments in the package.
China’s weather service issued a red alert for heavy rain in Beijing and nearby provinces as Typhoon Doksuri made its way inland, causing hazardous conditions in various parts of the country. The typhoon had hit southern Fujian province with powerful gusts of up to 175 kilometers per hour (110 miles per hour) before its influence was felt in the north.
Pakistan has given the go-ahead for a China-funded Chashma nuclear power project worth Rs1.05 trillion, intending to generate 1,200 megawatts of electricity. However, concerns have been raised as necessary initial tariffs and approvals were not secured before approval. The government did not fulfill all the required formalities before granting the project the green light.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has established a Fact-Finding Committee to investigate allegations of harassment involving students and faculty members at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.
Chinese Vice Prime Minister He Lifeng is set to visit Pakistan on July 30 to mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The spokesperson of Pakistan’s foreign ministry announced this, adding that He Lifeng, who is also a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, will have meetings with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During his stay from July 30 to August 1, He Lifeng will be the chief guest at an event celebrating the decade of CPEC.
Pakistan’s newly established hybrid civil-military forum, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has given initial approval to 28 projects valued at billions of dollars, aiming to attract investment from Gulf countries. The projects span various sectors, including food, agriculture, information technology, mining, minerals, petroleum, and power. Notable projects include the Diamer-Bhasha dam’s construction and mining operations in Balochistan’s Reko Diq.
Lahore police filed a case against Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing him of issuing threats to the joint investigation team (JIT) responsible for investigating the riots in Punjab after the arrest of a former prime minister in a corruption case on May 9.
Today (Saturday), the nation is observing Yaum-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, to pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions for their supreme sacrifice in the battle of Karbala.
