LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has initiated a crackdown on bogus arms license dealers, registering cases against nine dealers as per directives from the Punjab Interior Secretary. The department filed First Information Reports (FIRs) under the Punjab Arms Ordinance 1965 after a formal inquiry was conducted. According to the findings, the accused dealers were involved in creating fraudulent documents and selling arms with fake licenses. The Interior Secretary emphasized that selling weapons through counterfeit licenses is a serious crime, calling for stringent legal measures against those involved. He reiterated that a zero-tolerance policy is in place for fake arms licenses…
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is hosting the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council Meeting today. In honor of the attending dignitaries, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will host a formal dinner this evening. The Foreign Office has shared details of the event, with the official opening of the summit scheduled for tomorrow (October 16) at the Jinnah Convention Center. Prime Minister Sharif will personally greet the foreign leaders and their delegations upon arrival, followed by a reception and a group photo to commemorate the gathering. Chinese Premier Li Qiang will also meet with Pakistan’s military leadership during his visit. The…
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of fostering better relations with India, noting that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit offers a valuable opportunity to restore ties between the two countries. In a recent interview with Indian journalist Barkha Dutt, Nawaz expressed his hope for an eventual meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he believes could help bridge the gap between the nations. During her visit to Lahore, Dutt shared on social media platform “X” that she had met Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, in the office of…
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. During the hearing, SHC Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui questioned the grounds for judicial intervention, as the amendment has not yet been enacted. The petition, submitted by a group of lawyers, argued that the amendment could threaten public rights and judicial independence. However, Chief Justice Siddiqui emphasized that the Assembly, representing 240 million people, is responsible for debating such issues. He added that the legality of the amendment cannot be assessed until it is passed. The petitioners’ counsel suggested that the amendment should be reviewed…
Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan was warmly welcomed back to Gilgit-Baltistan after making history as the first Pakistani to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks, known as “eight-thousanders.” His final ascent took place on October 4, when he summited Shishapangma in Tibet, marking the completion of this extraordinary feat and placing him among an elite group of global climbers. Sirbaz achieved this milestone with minimal oxygen support, summiting 12 of the 14 peaks without supplementary oxygen. Upon his return, Sirbaz was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd, including local dignitaries, family, friends, and community members. However, no government officials…
The China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan, in partnership with the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), organized a significant event in Islamabad to unveil two reports: The Glorious 11 Years – How Chinese Companies Reshaped the Power Sector in Pakistan and the Business Climate Index of Chinese Companies in Pakistan. The event, held on Sunday, brought together dignitaries, business leaders, and academics to celebrate the reports and discuss their insights. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, praised the transformative role Chinese companies have played in Pakistan’s energy sector, noting substantial improvements in infrastructure and job creation. He emphasized the…
Afghanistan remains at the heart of global security concerns, shaped by a turbulent history, geopolitical complexities, and the presence of numerous terrorist groups. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, violence and terrorism have surged, with the group failing to honor commitments from the Doha Agreement while providing safe havens for militants. Currently, around 25 terrorist organizations operate out of Afghanistan, with 17 specifically targeting Pakistan, posing significant regional threats. Afghanistan’s population is a mosaic of ethnicities, including Pashtuns (42%), Tajiks (27%), Hazaras (9%), Uzbeks (9%), and others, with longstanding divisions often driven by the Taliban’s Pashtun-centric stance. Nationalist…
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) recently held a Pashtun Qaumi Jirga in Jamrud, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The event, permitted by federal and provincial authorities, faced criticism for poor organization and delays. Observers noted a lack of local support, suggesting a tepid community response. During the Jirga, PTM representatives raised concerns about missing persons and military operations. They claimed that 6,700 Pashtuns are missing and that 370,000 homes and mosques have been destroyed, along with 35,000 markets in South Waziristan. However, official sources indicate that the actual number of missing persons is much lower—2,271 across Pakistan and 1,322 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTM…
India’s Nuclear Blunders: A Growing Threat to Global Security
In a strategic move to combat terrorism, Pakistan and China are intensifying diplomatic efforts to place the Majeed Brigade—a notorious suicide wing of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)—on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions list. This comes in the wake of a recent terrorist attack near Jinnah International Airport, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two Chinese engineers. China has previously attempted to convince the UNSC Sanctions Committee to sanction the Majeed Brigade but faced opposition from certain member states that cited insufficient evidence against the group. However, with renewed urgency following the attack, both nations are…
