GILGIT-BALTISTAN: The School Education Department of Gilgit-Baltistan has taken disciplinary action against 25 school heads following poor matriculation results. Penalties include forced retirement, demotions, salary reductions, and halted increments. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated under the Gilgit-Baltistan Civil Servants Efficiency & Disciplinary Rules 2011. Show cause notices were issued, with hearings conducted by designated officers before final decisions were made by the Chief Secretary. Further action is pending against 55 teachers for underperformance. The department is also reviewing results of grade five and eight board examinations, with plans to discipline up to 150 teachers based on performance. Amid confusion over separate…
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ISLAMABAD: Prominent political and social figures across Pakistan have extended congratulations to the newly elected office bearers of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ). The new leadership includes President Rana Azeem, Vice Presidents Qaiser Mirza and Farhat Fatima, Secretary General Shakeel Ahmad, Finance Secretary Sher Bano, and Assistant Secretary Generals Qazi Rizwan and Furqan Rao. Leaders such as National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, and JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed hope that the PFUJ will continue to protect journalists’ rights and work towards press freedom. The International Federation…
ISLAMABAD: The latest Gallup Survey 2025 indicates a resurgence of business confidence in Pakistan, with 55% of respondents reporting improvements. The survey highlights a 10% rise in business confidence over the past six months and a 19% increase in positive expectations for the future. The survey attributes this optimism to reduced inflation and interest rates, as well as improved electricity supply. Additionally, 56% of businesses reported no load shedding. Business confidence regarding future prospects has increased by 36%, signaling a positive trend. This 14th edition of the quarterly Business Confidence Survey covered over 30 districts, with 482 small, medium, and…
KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted a four-day physical remand for Armaghan Qureshi, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case. Earlier, the Sindh High Court approved all four applications regarding Armaghan’s remand, overturning the ATC’s previous decision that denied physical remand. The police had requested custody on charges including illegal weapon possession, kidnapping, and murder. During the hearing, Armaghan was present in court alongside his father. Prosecutors detailed the case, revealing that Mustafa Amir was abducted on January 6, with his mother receiving a ransom demand of Rs 20 million. The police raided a bungalow on February…
RAWALPINDI: Police have tightened security around Adiala Jail, setting up additional checkpoints and installing containers on roads leading to the facility. Vehicles passing through are being thoroughly searched. During the operation, police stopped the car of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, two kilometers away from the jail. Despite presenting court orders permitting her to meet the PTI founder, she was temporarily halted. Today marks a designated day for family meetings in Adiala Jail, with Qasim Khan, Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi arriving to meet former premier Imran Khan. Meanwhile, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has granted protective bail…
KARACHI: At least 16 people lost their lives, and dozens were injured in two separate accidents involving buses carrying pilgrims in the Sindh districts of Nawabshah and Khairpur. According to police, the first accident occurred near Futuhal Zardari village on Amri Road, Nawabshah, where a van transporting pilgrims collided with a trailer. The crash resulted in six deaths and left ten others injured, who were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Reports suggest the pilgrims were traveling for the Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. In another tragic incident, a passenger coach overturned on the National Highway near Ranipur, Khairpur, killing…
RAWALPINDI: A heated altercation between former minister Fawad Chaudhry and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Shoaib Shaheen took place outside Adiala Jail, escalating into a physical confrontation. According to eyewitnesses, the dispute began when Fawad Chaudhry reportedly called Shaheen a “tout.” In response, Shoaib Shaheen advised Fawad to mind his own business. The exchange quickly turned aggressive, and Fawad allegedly slapped Shaheen, causing him to lose balance and fall, reportedly injuring his arm. Following the scuffle, Fawad Chaudhry proceeded inside the jail, while prison authorities called Shoaib Shaheen in for a discussion with the Superintendent of Adiala Jail. It is…
KARACHI: Police have recovered the charred remains of Mustafa Amir, a young man who was kidnapped from Karachi’s Defence area on January 6. His body was discovered in the trunk of a burned car near Hub. DIG CIA Muqaddas Haider confirmed that authorities arrested Armaghan, a close friend of Mustafa, along with his accomplice Shiraz, after collecting incriminating evidence from Armaghan’s residence. Investigations suggest that Armaghan and Shiraz, childhood friends, allegedly murdered Mustafa over a domestic dispute. They then placed his body inside Mustafa’s own car, set it on fire, and abandoned it near Hub Chowki. Shocking Interrogation Revelations During…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to establish 10 model bazaars across Lahore during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak to facilitate citizens with quality goods at affordable prices. A meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza reviewed the arrangements for these special bazaars. According to the briefing, each tehsil in Lahore will have a model bazaar consisting of 10 shops. Seven of these shops will offer fruits, vegetables, pulses, spices, and other essential items, while the remaining three will be designated for meat. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that price lists will be determined by the market committee, ensuring that shopkeepers receive…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has forecasted that the first day of Ramazan in Pakistan is expected to fall on Sunday, March 2, as the moon is unlikely to be sighted on February 28 (29th Sha’ban). According to meteorological experts, the new moon will be born on February 28 at 5:45 PM. However, at sunset, its age will be just 13 hours and 12 minutes—falling short of the minimum 19-hour requirement for visibility. Due to this, the Ramazan crescent is unlikely to be spotted in Pakistan on that evening. While the Meteorological Department provides scientific predictions, the final announcement regarding the…
