During a peace march organized by the Pakhtoon Tahafuz Movement (PTM), an unexpected turn of events seemed designed to defame the Pakistani army. The demonstration, which started peacefully, quickly descended into chaos as participants began initiating aerial firing, creating a wave of fear and panic among the attendees. Video footage from the event clearly captures a person brandishing a pistol and firing into the air, resulting in immediate chaos. Amidst the turmoil, a man standing in the square started chanting provocative slogans, claiming that the individuals wielding guns were not part of their group but were, in fact, members of…
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Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing disaster resilience across Pakistan. As part of these ongoing efforts, the NDMA has launched an official WhatsApp channel named “Tayyar Pakistan.” This new channel aims to provide real-time disaster alerts, updates, and preparedness tips to the public. By subscribing to “Tayyar Pakistan,” individuals can stay informed about potential hazards, receive timely notifications, and take proactive steps to protect themselves and their communities.
Bangladesh witnessed violent clashes between student protesters, ruling party supporters, and police amid escalating tensions over government job quotas, exacerbated by economic challenges and limited opportunities for the future. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation on Wednesday evening, condemning the deadly unrest triggered by protests against the reinstatement of quotas for civil service positions. The clashes resulted in casualties across various cities, prompting a judicial inquiry promised by Hasina to hold those accountable. Following the clashes, educational institutions nationwide were instructed to close indefinitely, and paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain order. Mobile internet services were also suspended amidst…
Islamabad: On Thursday, retired Justice Maqbool Baqar declined an offer to serve as an ad hoc judge on the Supreme Court, becoming the second judge to reject the appointment amidst public scrutiny. Earlier, retired Justice Mushir Alam had also turned down a similar offer for a three-year term. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, is set to convene on Friday to discuss the appointments of four retired Supreme Court judges. While the government argues for additional judges to expedite pending cases, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has criticized the move as unethical. In…
TEXAS: Over 1.3 million homes and businesses in Texas remained without power on Thursday, four days after Hurricane Beryl hit the state with strong winds and heavy flooding, leading to frustration among residents enduring extreme heat. Around 1.1 million of those without power were customers of CenterPoint Energy, the state’s largest provider, according to data from PowerOutage.us. Although CenterPoint had restored power to 1.16 million customers since the storm, it faced increased scrutiny for its preparedness. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia called the slow power restoration a public health crisis in a letter to CenterPoint. CenterPoint announced it expected to restore power…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken cabinet members into confidence over the scope and rationale behind the new counter-terrorism initiative, Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. The government aims to initiate a national dialogue to combat terrorism and extremism across the country. PM Shehbaz has briefed the cabinet on the operation’s objectives, which were approved by the federal cabinet last month following recommendations from the National Action Plan’s Central Apex Committee. Sources revealed that areas cleared of terrorists by security forces were handed over to provincial governments. However, due to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s failure, terrorists have reportedly returned to these areas. In…
ISLAMABAD: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a two-day official visit scheduled from July 11-12, according to a report by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The visit is expected to witness the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). During his stay, President Aliyev is set to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The discussions between the leaders will encompass a wide array of topics aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Earlier statements by Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik indicated that Azerbaijan is…
ISLAMABAD: Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and poet Gilaman Wazir succumbed to injuries Thursday morning at a hospital in Islamabad. Gilaman was undergoing treatment for a head injury he suffered during an assault in Islamabad the other day. He was admitted to the ICU surgical ward at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. A case of attempted murder, which led to his death, was registered at Sangjani police station in Islamabad, but no arrests have been made so far. Read More: 44,000 Afghan Refugees Still Waiting for Relocation from Pakistan Gilaman Wazir’s funeral prayers will be held today in North Waziristan’s Isakhel…
ISLAMABAD: At least 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western nations following the Taliban’s return to power are still waiting in limbo in Pakistan, Islamabad said Thursday. In the days after the NATO-backed government collapsed in August 2021, more than 120,000 people, mostly Afghans, were airlifted from Kabul in a chaotic evacuation. Hundreds of thousands more Afghans have fled Taliban rule since then, with many promised new lives in the nations involved in their country’s 20-year occupation. Pakistani foreign office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that three years after the Taliban takeover, there were still 25,000 Afghans approved for relocation…
LAHORE: A confidential report from the Punjab police has disclosed the involvement of numerous police officers and officials in drug smuggling and maintaining contacts with drug dealers across various districts. The Chief Police Officer (CPO) Punjab has directed Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore to initiate immediate action against the implicated personnel. According to the report, available with HUM News English, officers and officials from districts including Lahore, Pakpattan, Gujranwala, Rahim Yar Khan, Hafizabad, Attock, Rawalpindi, and Mian Channu have been found involved in these illicit activities. In Lahore district, an inspector and a…
