Pakistan

LAHORE - The killing of innocent children, women and other civilians in Gaza is a great tragedy of this century.

ISLAMABAD - Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Federal Education Farah Naz Akbar stated that Pakistan is more than just a nation on map; it is an idea, a mission, and a divine blessing, and its sovereignty will always be fiercely protected.

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate was on Monday informed that a dumper driver booked and arrested for killing two siblings in an accident on Rashid Minhas Road a day before did not possess a heavy transport vehicle (HTV) licence. The investigating officer of the case brought the suspect before Judicial Magistrate (Central) Farman Ali Tager and sought his custody for 14 days for interrogation. He informed the court that as per initial inquiry the suspect did not possess a licence to drive a heavy vehicle. He said he only had the licence to drive light transport vehicles (LTV) and that too had expired in 2016. The IO asked for more time to get information regarding the owner of the dumper — involved in the accident — as well as need to verify the documents of the suspect. After hearing the IO, the court remanded him in police custody for two days and directed him to submit a progress report at the next hearing. Body formed to probe arson attacks A high-powered committee was formed to investigate arson attacks, whe...

GADANI: Gadani Jetty pink tide has caused widespread concern among marine scientists, environmentalists, and local communities, following the Balochistan coast, surprisingly turned pink from blue, ARY News reported. Not only did the colour turn pink, but also dead fish sightings and bad odour were observed. An on-site investigation was conducted on the directives of President […]

ISLAMABAD: Obtaining a national ID card in Pakistan is an obligation for every Pakistani to mark themselves as a responsible citizen. Every Pakistani aged 18 or above is eligible to apply for a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), which is essential for availing services such as banking, passport issuance, or voting. CNIC is issued by […]

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday called for the ending of dual citizenship of bureaucrats. Speaking on ARY News’ program Khabar, Khawaja Asif stated that bureaucrats should be required to declare their assets annually, urging that their dual citizenship should be ended, along with halting the allocation of government plots to them. Asif remarked, […]

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has become engaged to model and influencer Georgina Rodriguez, marking a new chapter in their relationship. After an eight-year relationship, the soccer star has finally popped the question to Rodriguez. Georgina Rodriguez confirmed the engagement in an Instagram post on Monday by sharing a picture of the ring. “Yes I […]

AUSTIN: As a result of disastrous floods that flowed through the Texas Hill Country in July, an impressive paleontological discovery has emerged: dinosaur footprints discovered in Travis County, that is estimated to be over 110 million years old. The floods, which claimed at least 135 lives, removed layers of sediment and debris by force of […]

GAZA: The heartbreaking final will of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Jamal Al Sharif went viral on social media Monday, as he entrusted the world with the plight of Palestine, urging: “Do not forget Gaza.” Al Sharif, 28, was among a group of four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant who were killed in an Israeli […]

South Africa pacer Kwena Maphaka scripted history with his exceptional outing in the first AUS vs SA T20I on Sunday. Australia won the game by 17 runs after Tim David starred with the bat in the first innings at Darwin. His 83 off 52 balls helped the hosts post 178 on the scoreboard. In response, […]

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif held a high-level party meeting to complete arrangements for the upcoming Punjab by-elections, ARY News reported. The meeting was held at the central secretariat of the party, with participation from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The […]

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed pleasure over the latest Gallup Business Confidence Index, which indicates that Pakistan’s business confidence has surged to its highest level in four years, ARY News reported. The report indicates that the country’s business community has growing optimism about the economic direction and governance. According to the findings of […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly rejected the remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling them “immature” and yet another example of India’s tendency to distort facts and twist statements out of context. In a statement, a Foreign Office Spokesperson emphasized that Pakistan, as a responsible nuclear […]

The US State Department on Monday added the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, to its Foreign Terrorist Organisation list, according to a press release. Last year, Pakistan proscribed the Majeed Brigade, which is the BLA’s dedicated suicide squad. The BLA itself was proscribed in 2006, according to the National Counter-Terrorism Authority’s list of proscribed organisations. Pakistan has previously requested that the Majeed Brigade be listed as an international terrorist organisation. In 2019, the State Department labelled the BLA as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), making it a crime for anyone in the US to assist the militants, but did not designate the Majeed Brigade at that time. FTO designations are made by the Secretary of State, following section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), and “are an effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get out of the terrorism business”. SDGT designations, meanwhil...

Pakistan has strongly rejected what it called India’s deliberate distortion of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir’s remarks during his recent visit to the United States.

Pakistan has welcomed the Court of Arbitration’s award on the general interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a validation of its longstanding position.

Pakistan has strongly denounced the latest airstrike by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which claimed numerous civilian lives, terming it a blatant violation of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Pakistani leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the rights of minorities while hailing their services to the country on Monday, in celebration of National Minorities Day. National Minorities Day is celebrated on August 11 every year. It commemorates the historic speech by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, made on Aug 11, 1947, where he emphasised equal rights for all citizens regardless of religion. The day aims to highlight the religious and socio-economic rights of minorities in Pakistan. In separate statements today, President Zardari and PM Shehbaz both reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding and advancing the rights of minorities while acknowledging their contributions to the country. The president reaffirmed his resolve to continue efforts to promote interfaith harmony, brotherhood and unity to build an inclusive and prosperous Pakistan. “This day reflects Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah...

United States President Donald Trump on Monday deployed military and federal law enforcement to curb violent crime in Washington, as he seeks to make good on his campaign pledge to be a “law and order” president. The Republican leader said he would place the city’s Metropolitan Police under federal government control while also sending the National Guard onto the streets of the US capital. The overwhelmingly Democratic city faces allegations from Republican politicians that it is overrun by crime, plagued by homelessness and financially mismanaged — although violent offences are down. “This is Liberation Day in DC, and we’re going to take our capital back,” Trump said. Trump — a convicted felon who granted blanket clemency to nearly 1,600 people involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot in Washington — has complained that local police and prosecutors aren’t tough enough. He said 800 DC National Guardsmen — “and much more if necessary” — would be deployed to the city of 700,000. As Trump was speaking at the White H...

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department on Monday announced that a three-day curfew was being imposed from today until August 14 (Thursday) amid an operation against militants in the areas. At the end of July, 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. The operation was paused after both sides agreed to a ceasefire until the conflict was completely resolved thro­ugh dialogue; however, peace talks between militant commanders and the Bajaur peace jirga fell through. Today’s statement said that the curfew would be imposed from 11am today until 11am on August 14, in order to ensure the safety of the public during the anti-terror operation. “A complete curfew will be imposed … in which movement on the roads and leaving houses will be prohibited,” the statement read. It listed Laghari, Guati, Ghanam Shah, Bad Siya, Kamar, Amanta, Zagai, Gut, Gunde, Gadigal, Niag Kali, Rigi, Daag, Dama...