Pakistan

Senate Committee Halts Margalla Road Construction

August 12, 2023 12:05 am

A significant event occurred on Wednesday when the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad’s civic agency, to immediately cease the construction of a road through the Margalla Hills. The proposed road, starting at Shah Allah Ditta and cutting through the Margalla Hills National Park with the aim of connecting the capital to Haripur, was at the center of attention.

Decreasing Rooftop Flags: Pakistan’s Fading Patriotism

August 11, 2023 11:58 pm

As August draws near, Pakistan witnesses the familiar sight of green and white flags adorning rooftops in anticipation of Independence Day. However, in recent times, this vibrant display of patriotism appears to be waning. The absence of these flags hanging proudly serves as a poignant indicator that the once robust and unifying force of patriotism is gradually diminishing among the Pakistani populace.

Ghee Price Rises at Utility Stores After Sugar

August 11, 2023 11:52 pm

The burden of inflation continues to weigh heavily on the public, as the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has revealed a further price hike in ghee, shortly after raising sugar prices.

EA Sports Introduces Hijab in FIFA 23

August 11, 2023 6:03 pm

Nouhaila Benzina, a Moroccan professional footballer, just became the first female player in history to wear a hijab while competing in the FIFA World Cup 2023.

TikToker Faces Backlash for Animal Abuse Video

August 11, 2023 5:21 pm

A TikTok video featuring Qazi Haseeb, a TikToker with a significant following of 352k followers and 4.7 million likes, has ignited a wave of backlash due to his actions involving an almost lifeless Marmot. The incident took place on what seemed to be the route leading to Khunjerab Pass, located along the China border within the Hunza District of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Police Finds Tortured Body at Karachi Car Showroom

August 11, 2023 4:41 pm

Last Thursday, the Sir Syed police department made a grim discovery when they found a lifeless body within a rent-a-car showroom situated in Nagan Chowrangi, Karachi. As per media reports, the body exhibited evident signs of severe torture.

Supreme Court Declares 2023 Review Act Unconstitutional

August 11, 2023 2:34 pm

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has made a significant decision by declaring the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 unconstitutional, effectively striking down a law that sought to expand the scope of review petitions. This decision was made by a three-member SC bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and has far-reaching implications for the legal and judicial landscape of the country.

Punjab Govt Bans Independence Day Rallies

August 11, 2023 10:58 am

Ahead of August 14, the interim administration in Punjab has imposed a ban on planned rallies.Sources indicate that a special meeting focused on maintaining law and order during Independence Day was convened by the interim Punjab Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi.

Islamabad’s Food Safety Standards Exposed in Operation

August 10, 2023 5:54 pm

In the month of July, the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) conducted inspections at 427 food establishments across the city.

Pakistan Introduces Digital Prize Bonds with Rs4 Million Prize

August 10, 2023 3:53 pm

The Pakistani government has opted to introduce Rs1,000 prize bonds as part of the Digital Prize Bonds initiative. Initially, the focus will be on Rs1,000 prize bonds, with subsequent phases introducing denominations of 500, 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000.

Tahir Yaqub Bhatti Appointed ZTBL President

August 10, 2023 12:19 pm

The federal government has opted to address a significant vacancy by naming Tahir Yaqub Bhatti as the President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL). The Ministry of Finance has formally confirmed Bhatti’s appointment through an official notification.

Secret Pakistani Document Exposes US Pressure on Imran Khan

August 10, 2023 11:54 am

The document you’ve shared describes a meeting that took place between officials from Pakistan and the United States. The meeting centered around two main topics: the leadership of Imran Khan and Pakistan’s stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the leaked document, during this meeting, representatives from the U.S. State Department encouraged the Pakistani government to remove Imran Khan from his position as prime minister. This encouragement was reportedly based on the perception that Khan’s position of neutrality regarding the Ukraine conflict was not satisfactory to the U.S.