Pakistan

Digital missionaries' coming to prominence online

PTI founder Imran Khan said in a “clear message” to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Saturday that the federation should not be allowed to conduct another military operation in the province and its tribal areas. Earlier this week, security forces, backed by gunship helicopters and artillery, launched ‘Operation Sarbakaf’ against terrorists in Lowi Mamund tehsil and imposed a three-day curfew in the region. A day after he and his party came out all guns blazing against the military offensive, CM Gand­apur had appea­red to throw his full weight behind a “targeted operation” against militants. His statement came in complete contrast to the one issued on Tuesday night following a PTI parliamentary meeting, in which he vowed to take stringent measures, such as the withdrawal of the Action in Aid of Civil Power Regulations 2011. Though CM Gandapur took a U-turn, his party, the ruling PTI, had denounced the Bajaur operation, alleging that the decision bypassed the constitutionally elected gover...

NEW DELHI: A video of a Muslim passenger being slapped aboard an IndiGo flight in India has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage across social media platforms. According to the Hindustan Times, the incident occurred on an IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Kolkata. The victim reportedly experienced a panic attack, resulting in visible distress and […]

The Darakshan Police on Saturday registered a case against eight nominated suspects under terrorism and murder charges for killing senior lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam and critically injuring his young son inside a mosque in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority a day prior. South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza had told Dawn.com on Friday that the firing took place after prayers at a mosque in DHA Phase 6. “As advocate Khawaja Shamsul Islam and his son [Khawaja Daniyal, 25] were about to leave the mosque, a lone gunman apparently resorted to firing on them and fled,” the DIG had said. The Darakshan Police registered a first information report (FIR) today upon the complaint of the victim’s brother and under Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), 109 (punishment of abetment if the act abetted committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment), 302 (premeditated murder) and 324 (attempted murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code and Se...

South Africa Champions secured the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 title with a resounding nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final match held in Birmingham. Chasing a daunting target of 196 runs set by Pakistan, who were unbeaten in the tournament, South Africa achieved the score with ease in 16.5 overs, losing just one […]

Traders and sugar mill owners are both beneficiaries

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Senate panel forms subcommittee to hold talks with management

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Orders Gandapur to desist move; says his sons will visit Pakistan only to meet him

Rail joint failure caused Islamabad Express derailment: report

The police arrested a suspect on Saturday for allegedly killing his female cousin over ‘honour’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district. Bisham Station House Officer Syed Khurshid Ali told Dawn.com the incident occurred in the Bobai area of Bisham tehsil on Friday. The first information report of the incident was filed at the Bisham Police Station on the complaint of the victim’s father a day ago under Section 302 (premeditated murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The complainant said he was at home at 8pm when his daughter went out to the toilet and he soon heard gunshots, adding that upon going out, he spotted his nephew with a weapon and axing his daughter. He further said that his daughter was taking her last breaths when he reached her. The father said his daughter had been married for three years and had a young child. Talking to Dawn.com, SHO Syed Khurshid Ali said: “The suspect was arrested today. Initially, the FIR was lodged under Section 302, but it will later be switched to Section 311 (honour kil...

PIDCL to restart 193 cancelled schemes; pledges end to commissions, kickbacks, political interference

Sindh Bar Council announces strike on August 4

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