A heart-wrenching domestic tragedy has shaken the Bandikotlan suburb of Havelian, where four members of the same family were brutally murdered in their home, leaving the entire community in deep shock and sorrow. According to police officials, the victims have been identified as Rashid Khan, son of Haider Zaman, his wife Sundas Bibi, and their two young daughters, Sadia Bibi and Wahida Bibi. The horrifying incident unfolded when Haider’s mentally ill brother suddenly went into a violent rage and attacked the family with fatal force. As soon as authorities received reports of the crime, a heavy police contingent rushed to…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
The Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has released its long-awaited final report on Pakistan’s 2024 general elections, criticising the fairness and transparency of the process while noting restrictions on voters’ fundamental political rights. The 161-page report, issued on Tuesday more than 18 months after the polls, raised serious concerns over practices that undermined confidence in the electoral system. One of the key issues highlighted was the suspension of mobile phone services on election night, which observers said reduced transparency and hampered the efficiency of result delivery. The absence of digitally transmitted result forms was flagged as a major vulnerability, expanding opportunities…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday outlined Pakistan’s support for the Gaza peace plan, which proposes the deployment of a “temporary international stabilization force” in Palestine. He revealed that Indonesia has already offered to contribute a 20,000-strong contingent, while Pakistan’s leadership would soon decide whether to send personnel as part of the mission. Dar emphasized that Pakistan had not entered into any agreement with Israel and reiterated Islamabad’s longstanding position in favor of a two-state solution, with Al-Quds al-Sharif (Jerusalem) as the capital of Palestine. He rejected criticism of the plan, asking whether detractors preferred to…
The Ministry of Finance has released its monthly Economic Outlook report, highlighting a 7% increase in remittances, which rose to $6.35 billion during July–August 2025. In August alone, remittances recorded a 6.6% rise, reaching $3.13 billion. Exports also showed improvement, growing 10.2% to $5.29 billion in the first two months of the fiscal year. In August 2025, exports rose by 2.9% to $2.51 billion. However, imports continued to climb, rising 8.8% to $10.4 billion during July–August. For August alone, imports increased by 5.8%, amounting to $4.98 billion. The report noted that the current account deficit widened to $624 million in…
The government has unveiled a comprehensive financing framework to launch bonds in the international market, including green, social, sustainability bonds and sukuk. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the introduction of this framework will enhance Pakistan’s access to global markets and help build a more resilient and inclusive economy. Officials explained that the primary goal is to expand Pakistan’s participation in the international sustainable finance market. The framework has been prepared in collaboration with leading international commercial banks, aligning with global principles and standards set by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). Credit rating agency Fitch has…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared null and void the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) September 16 order that had barred Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from performing judicial work. The apex court had already suspended the order a day earlier. A five-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, and comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, heard the petition filed by Justice Jahangiri. During Monday’s proceedings, notices were issued to Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan and Advocate General Islamabad to appear in person. The attorney general, while…
Two cabinet members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, Aqib Ullah Khan and Faisal Khan Tarakai, have tendered their resignations, a move confirmed by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser on Tuesday. Both legislators hail from Swabi, with Aqib Ullah being the brother of Asad Qaiser, who disclosed the development through a social media post. Aqib Ullah was serving as provincial irrigation minister, while Tarakai held the portfolio of elementary and secondary education in the Ali Amin Gandapur-led cabinet. Although no formal reasons were cited for the decision, the two leaders reiterated their allegiance to PTI founder Imran Khan, who remains…
Pakistan Army has successfully carried out the test of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s defense capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile can accurately strike targets at a range of up to 750 kilometers, significantly boosting the operational strength of the Army Rocket Force Command. Equipped with cutting-edge avionics and advanced navigational systems, the Fatah-4 features terrain-hugging technology that allows it to evade enemy missile defense systems while maintaining pinpoint accuracy against designated targets. Its inclusion will enhance the range, survivability, and precision of Pakistan’s conventional missile arsenal, further…
Lahore: A local court has extended the physical remand of PTI social media activist Falak Javed, sister of Sanam Javed, by four more days in a case related to an anti-state tweet and the uploading of an inappropriate image of a provincial minister from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Sources confirmed that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) presented Falak Javed before Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo after her initial five-day physical remand expired. During the hearing, NCCIA officials requested further remand, stating that additional interrogation was required to complete the investigation. After reviewing the request, the court approved a…
In a dramatic move following Pakistan’s six-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for national players participating in overseas T20 leagues. The decision, announced just hours after the final, is set to affect some of Pakistan’s top cricketers who were gearing up for international franchise commitments. The suspension impacts major names, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, who had already secured approvals to feature in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). Similarly, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and middle-order batter Khushdil Shah, who were…
