Islamabad: Opposition leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, emphasized the patriotism of the people of Balochistan during his speech on the Assembly floor on Wednesday. The PTI leader called for immediate action to address the grievances of Balochistan’s stakeholders, particularly following the resignation of Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal. Omar Ayub stressed the importance of taking Mengal’s resignation seriously, urging the government to form a fact-finding mission to assess the situation in Balochistan and establish a committee to engage with the people of the province. A day earlier, Akhtar Mengal resigned from the National Assembly, expressing…
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Lahore: Muhammad Javed Butt, the brother-in-law of Khawaja Tareef, also known as Tiffi Butt—the main accused in the Ameer Balaj Tipu murder case—was shot dead in the Ichhra area on Monday. The attack occurred near the FC College underpass as Javed Butt was returning home with his family after picking up his grandchildren from school. Four assailants on two motorcycles opened fire indiscriminately on his vehicle. Javed Butt was killed on the spot, while his wife, Samina Javed, sustained injuries from two bullets. Fortunately, Javed Butt’s daughter, who was also in the car, escaped unharmed. SP Model Town Ikhlaq Ullah…
Multan: Federal Minister of Energy, Awais Leghari, declared on Monday that electricity theft is intolerable and announced the government’s plan to implement prepaid meters for electricity billing. During a media briefing in Multan, Leghari emphasized the urgent need for a prepaid system similar to mobile phone billing to address the issue of electricity theft. He assured that all pending issues in the power sector would be tackled, highlighting the current system’s numerous flaws. Leghari also mentioned ongoing negotiations between the government and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), aiming to provide relief worth Rs 45 billion, as announced by PML-N president Nawaz…
Islamabad: The toll tax rates for the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) have been increased by 10 percent, effective from Monday (today). This increase means that a standard vehicle traveling from Lahore to Islamabad will now pay Rs 1,210, up from Rs 1,100. Commercial vehicles, including vans, trailers, and trucks, have seen an even steeper increase. The toll for a van on the M2 has been set at Rs 2,030, while the toll for a coaster has jumped from Rs 2,240 to Rs 2,840. For heavy vehicles, the toll for buses is now Rs 4,060, trucks Rs 5,280, and trailers Rs 6,780.…
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…
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…
