ISLAMABAD: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a two-day official visit scheduled from July 11-12, according to a report by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The visit is expected to witness the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). During his stay, President Aliyev is set to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The discussions between the leaders will encompass a wide array of topics aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Earlier statements by Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik indicated that Azerbaijan is…
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ISLAMABAD: Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and poet Gilaman Wazir succumbed to injuries Thursday morning at a hospital in Islamabad. Gilaman was undergoing treatment for a head injury he suffered during an assault in Islamabad the other day. He was admitted to the ICU surgical ward at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. A case of attempted murder, which led to his death, was registered at Sangjani police station in Islamabad, but no arrests have been made so far. Read More: 44,000 Afghan Refugees Still Waiting for Relocation from Pakistan Gilaman Wazir’s funeral prayers will be held today in North Waziristan’s Isakhel…
ISLAMABAD: At least 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western nations following the Taliban’s return to power are still waiting in limbo in Pakistan, Islamabad said Thursday. In the days after the NATO-backed government collapsed in August 2021, more than 120,000 people, mostly Afghans, were airlifted from Kabul in a chaotic evacuation. Hundreds of thousands more Afghans have fled Taliban rule since then, with many promised new lives in the nations involved in their country’s 20-year occupation. Pakistani foreign office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that three years after the Taliban takeover, there were still 25,000 Afghans approved for relocation…
LAHORE: A confidential report from the Punjab police has disclosed the involvement of numerous police officers and officials in drug smuggling and maintaining contacts with drug dealers across various districts. The Chief Police Officer (CPO) Punjab has directed Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore to initiate immediate action against the implicated personnel. According to the report, available with HUM News English, officers and officials from districts including Lahore, Pakpattan, Gujranwala, Rahim Yar Khan, Hafizabad, Attock, Rawalpindi, and Mian Channu have been found involved in these illicit activities. In Lahore district, an inspector and a…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the government has not yet made a decision regarding the export of wheat. This statement followed a high-level meeting in Lahore, chaired by the Prime Minister, which focused on the supply and demand of wheat and the federal government’s procurement programme. During the meeting, the Prime Minister instructed relevant authorities to utilise technology to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the wheat procurement process. In response to points raised by opposition members, Prime Minister Sharif clarified the government’s position on wheat exports. He noted that under the previous PTI administration, both…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the stay of Afghan refugees legally residing in the country by another year, according to an official statement issued following the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. In its meeting, the federal cabinet approved a one-year extension of Proof Of Registration (POR) cards for 1.45 million Afghan refugees whose POR cards expired last month. Read More: TV Anchor Ayesha Jehanzeb Assaulted by Husband; Case Filed The extension of the POR cards has been granted until June 30th next year, ensuring that these refugees can continue to legally reside in Pakistan for another year.
GILGIT: A three-member Czech expedition team has successfully summited Muchu Chhish, a 7,453-meter mountain in the Karakoram Range that had never been climbed before. The historic ascent was confirmed on Wednesday by its tour operator. Irfan Karim, Manager at Magpie Tours Hunza, announced in a statement to HUM News English, “The first Alpine-style summit of Muchu Chhish peak, 7,498 meters in the Hunza Valley, was achieved by a team of three Czech alpinists.” The triumphant climbers, Zdenek Hak, Radoslav Groh, and Jaroslav Bansky, began their final push on July 1 after a period of acclimatization and reached the summit on…
LAHORE: In a shocking incident, private TV anchor Ayesha Jehanzeb has been subjected to violence by her husband, Haris. According to Ayesha, an argument with her husband escalated into a physical assault. Following a medical examination, she filed a case against Haris under charges of attempted murder. The police confirmed that a case has been registered against Haris. They also stated that he has been arrested and an investigation is currently underway. In response to the incident, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz took immediate notice and demanded a report from the police. She emphasized that women are a “red…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its 18-member squad for the upcoming Paris Olympics, featuring athletes from athletics, shooting, and swimming. The national team is set to compete on the global stage when the games commence on July 26. During the opening ceremony, either shooter Kishmala Talat or javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem is expected to lead the Pakistani contingent. Arshad Nadeem and Faiqa Riaz will represent Pakistan in athletics, aiming to excel in their respective events. The shooting team, comprising Ghulam Mustafa Bashir, Kishmala Talat, and Gulfam Joseph, will be supported by coaches Gandy and Junaid Ali. Meanwhile, the swimming team includes…
LAHORE: The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved the “Roshan Gharana” program, aiming to provide solar panels to millions of households. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz assured the public that the government would support them through difficult times. “The government aims to mitigate the effects of past destruction and ensure that the public does not face such issues in the future,” said Maryam Nawaz. Under this scheme, solar panels will be supplied to households that consume between 50 to 500 units of electricity. The government will cover 90% of the cost, with the remaining 10% to…
