WASHINGTON: The United States has placed over two dozen entities on a trade blacklist, accusing them of supporting weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine. This action, taken on Monday, targets 26 organizations primarily based in Pakistan, China, and the United Arab Emirates. According to the Commerce Department, these entities violated export controls, were involved in “weapons programs of concern,” or evaded U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran. The addition of these organizations to the so-called “entity list” means they will be restricted from accessing U.S. items and technologies without…
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has made it clear that individuals who backed the 26th Constitutional Amendment will face consequences. During a session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Gandapur expressed strong opposition to the amendment, labeling it unconstitutional and asserting that it serves the interests of a select few while undermining the judiciary. He criticized the current government for lacking a legitimate mandate, emphasizing, “We will reclaim our mandate with the people’s support and reject such amendments.” Gandapur described their struggle as ideological, stating, “In this ideological war, those who think they can intimidate us are mistaken.…
KARACHI: A prisoner involved in a kidnapping and rape case has escaped from Malir Jail, leading to swift action against negligent jail staff. The escapee, Muhammad Javed, son of Abdul Majeed, was being held in Barrack No. 5, Circle No. 1 of the jail. Reports reveal that Javed managed to break through the window of a washroom and scale the prison wall to make his escape. Javed had been arrested two years ago by the SITE Superhighway Police for his involvement in the kidnapping and rape case. Following his escape, immediate action was taken against the jail staff, with seven…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Syed Khurshid Shah has announced that the special committee of the parliament has unanimously approved the draft of the proposed constitutional amendment during its final meeting. The draft will be presented at the cabinet meeting tomorrow. Khurshid Shah confirmed to the media that the draft was approved with consensus, and notably, the committee reached an agreement to allow overseas Pakistanis to contest elections. However, proposals from some coalition parties were excluded from the draft. The Awami National Party (ANP) boycotted the meeting, and both Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) opposed the draft.…
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has formally appealed to the U.S. President for clemency for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, currently serving a sentence in the United States, seeking her release and return to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally addressed the letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to grant Dr. Siddiqui a pardon. This crucial development was revealed by Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal during a hearing at the Islamabad High Court. The case, filed by Dr. Aafia’s sister, Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, was heard by Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan. Dr. Fouzia had long been advocating for her sister’s…
SLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that job quota policies and related employment packages for the children and widows of government employees are unconstitutional. The 11-page judgment, authored by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, ruled that such policies violated merit-based recruitment principles. The court overturned the 2021 decision by the Peshawar High Court in a case filed by the General Post Office (GPO), which had challenged the appointment of a petitioner under the Prime Minister’s Employment Package. This package, along with relevant office memorandums, has now been nullified. Additionally, the Supreme Court struck down several…
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has established a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to thoroughly investigate the dissemination of fake news regarding the alleged harassment of a female student at a private college. The six-member JIT will be led by SSP Investigation Muhammad Naveed, with additional members including SP/Investigation Cantt, DSP/Investigation Barki Circle, and representatives from key intelligence agencies, including ISI, IB, and FIA. Read More: Schools in Islamabad to Remain Open on Saturday, October 19 The case under investigation has been registered at Defence A police station, where the JIT will focus on identifying the main culprits involved in inciting violence…
