Gilgit: A group of ten climbers, including five mountaineers from the Shimshal Valley in Hunza, successfully reached the summit of Spantik Peak, also known as Golden Peak, on Sunday. The climbers, led by Mirza Ali, accomplished the feat at 10:40 am on Tuesday, marking a significant achievement in the mountaineering community. The team from Pakistan included Ahmed Baig, Rizwan Dad, Waqar Ali, Zaman Karim, and the expedition leader Mirza Ali. They were joined by five international climbers: Stuart James, Peter Upton, and David Willis from Australia, Maria Pujadas from Spain, and David Lavie from France. Mehboob Ali, a representative of…
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Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has adjourned the ongoing case regarding the nationwide internet slowdown and the potential installation of a firewall until September 3. This decision follows the government’s failure to provide a satisfactory explanation for the reduced internet speeds. During the hearing, IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq expressed frustration over the lack of clarity from government officials, particularly regarding conflicting statements from ministers. While some officials attributed the slowdown to the installation of a firewall, others denied this claim, leaving the issue unresolved. Chief Justice Farooq has demanded a detailed report on the matter by the next…
Bolan: The bodies of six individuals have been recovered from the Bolan region of Balochistan, highlighting the ongoing violence in the area. According to Station House Officer (SHO) Dhadar Pir Baksh Bugti, two of the bodies were discovered buried under a damaged bridge, while four others were found at Kolpur on the national highway. SHO Bugti reported that the victims appear to have been shot after being identified through their ID cards. The process of identifying the deceased is still ongoing, with police officials yet to confirm their identities. This discovery follows the destruction of a railway bridge in the…
Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has formally codified a set of stringent morality rules this week, mandating women to cover their faces, men to grow beards, and banning car drivers from playing music, according to the Justice Ministry. These rules are to be enforced by the Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Propagation of Virtue, commonly known as the morality ministry. The newly codified laws are based on a decree issued by the Taliban’s supreme spiritual leader in 2022 and have now been officially published as law. The morality ministry, which has been enforcing similar rules since the Taliban took…
Quetta: Health officials in Balochistan have uncovered a concerning trend of fake anti-polio vaccinations in the province, adding to the challenges of combating the resurgence of the disease. Some polio workers and parents who refuse to vaccinate their children have been found colluding to mislead the government about vaccination coverage. Disciplinary action has been taken against more than 500 polio workers involved in these fake vaccinations, according to health officials. The province has seen a sharp increase in polio cases this year, accounting for 80% of the cases reported across Pakistan. Balochistan, which had been polio-free for two years, has…
Kolkata: The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor in Kolkata has reignited national outrage in India, drawing parallels to the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya case that shocked the world. The incident has once again spotlighted the pervasive threats faced by women across the country. The doctor, who was on duty at a Kolkata hospital, was attacked earlier this month. Medical professionals were the first to stage protests, but the demonstrations quickly grew as people from various walks of life joined in, expressing their anger and frustration over the persistent violence against women. Many women are questioning whether anything…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed that he decided to postpone the Islamabad rally due to concerns over potential clashes related to the Khatm-e-Nubuwwat issue. In an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Khan stated that religious groups were protesting in Islamabad, raising fears of unrest. Khan emphasized that postponing the rally was necessary to avoid a repeat of the May 9 incident, for which a judicial inquiry is still pending. He warned that if the rally had gone ahead, it could have escalated into another crisis. Addressing the possibility of future protests,…
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Arab Monetary Fund, Dr. Fahad M Alturki, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss issues of mutual concern. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Arab countries, noting that these ties continue to strengthen. He highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to legally channel foreign remittances into the country, with a focus on the digitization of the e-commerce sector and the economy. PM Shehbaz praised the digital connectivity project between Pakistan and the Middle East, facilitated by the collaboration between Raast and Buna, as a significant development. He stated that the Buna-Raast…
KARACHI: A day after raising electricity prices in Karachi, K-Electric has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve an additional hike of Rs3.09 per unit under the fuel price adjustment for July. NEPRA is scheduled to hold a hearing on this request on August 29. Read More:Islamabad Magistrate Grants PTI Conditional Permission for September 8 Rally If approved, this increase would impose an additional burden of Rs6.2 billion on K-Electric consumers. This request comes on the heels of recent price hikes, where NEPRA approved increases of Rs5.76 per unit for May and June adjustments. NEPRA has already…
ISLAMABAD: The District Magistrate of Islamabad has granted conditional permission for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally in the capital on September 8. The district magistrate has issued a notification outlining 40 specific instructions that the rally organizers must follow. The Islamabad administration will provide security for the event. The previous NOC for August 22 was canceled due to protests by religious groups, but the new permission comes with strict conditions. The rally must not infringe upon the fundamental rights of any citizen, and participants are to gather at 4 pm with the rally concluding by 7 pm.…
