TOKYO – Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem bowed out of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after the fourth round of throws but won hearts once again with his humility and grace. In a heartfelt note shared on X, Arshad thanked his supporters for standing by him. “Dear Pakistanis, I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support and love throughout the World Athletics Championships,” he wrote. “Although I couldn’t achieve the result I had hoped for in the final, I am proud to have represented our nation on the biggest stage… I promise…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
ISLAMABAD – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved key agreements and financing plans for the $7.723 billion first phase of the Reko Diq copper and gold project, along with $390 million bridge financing for a major railway link from Balochistan to Port Qasim. The meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, endorsed definitive agreements between state-owned enterprises, the Balochistan government, and lenders to operationalise the long-awaited project. The financing package includes a revised debt structure of $3.5 billion, up from $3 billion, while equity contributions have been adjusted in line with final costs. Under the plan,…
DARRA ADAM KHEL – A rescue operation in Darra Adam Khel ended in tragedy when Rescue 1122 sent untrained staff – an LTV driver and a security guard – into a dangerous mine rescue mission. Both embraced martyrdom after being deployed without proper expertise or protective arrangements. The incident has raised serious concerns over institutional negligence and blatant violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Rescue sources confirmed that despite the hazardous nature of the mission, no qualified technical team was assigned. This is not the first time such mismanagement has cost lives. A few years ago, during the Forest Hill…
ISLAMABAD – Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri has moved the Supreme Court against an order of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that stopped him from performing judicial duties. In his petition, he said the decision violates Article 10A of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process. He added that the order has harmed his reputation and caused irreparable damage to his standing as a judge. Justice Jahangiri is not alone in his challenge. Four other IHC judges – Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Saman Rifat, and Justice Ejaz Ishaq Khan – have…
The United States has officially revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port, dealing a major blow to India’s much-hyped project aimed at creating a trade corridor to Central Asia. According to a statement from the US Department of State, the exemption granted in 2018 under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) for Afghanistan’s reconstruction and regional economic development will no longer apply after September 29. “Once the revocation is effective, persons who operate the Chabahar Port or engage in other activities described in IFCA may expose themselves to sanctions,” the statement warned. Blow to Indian Ambitions India has…
RAWALPINDI: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Friday once again exposed the irresponsible behavior of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, who appeared via video link in the GHQ attack case but later chose to boycott the hearing instead of facing the law. Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the case and rejected PTI’s request for Khan’s personal appearance, reminding the party that according to the Punjab government’s notification, its founder could only attend via video link while the rest of the accused were bound to appear in person. Even Khan’s video link appearance turned into a spectacle. After…
Prominent religious scholar and YouTuber Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza was shifted to Adiala Jail on Thursday after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) completed initial legal procedures in the ongoing blasphemy case, according to Express News. Authorities confirmed that Mirza, who was earlier detained under public order laws, has now been formally handed over to jail officials by NCCIA. The case against him has been registered at the agency’s Rawalpindi office, with charges under Pakistan Penal Code Section 295-C and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. Officials stated that investigations are still under way, and additional charges…
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif, has once again exposed India’s deep involvement in terrorism inside Pakistan, revealing undeniable evidence that serving Indian army officers are directly linked to such activities. In an exclusive interview with a German magazine, the DG ISPR said Pakistan has consistently presented evidence before the international community regarding Indian-sponsored terrorism. He revealed that several militants killed during operations in Balochistan were part of India-backed networks but were later misrepresented as so-called “missing persons.” Lt Gen Sharif accused India of using terrorism as a tool to destabilize Pakistan, while manipulating external…
A surrendered fighter has revealed chilling details of how militants misused mosques in North Waziristan to plan attacks and radicalize people. The confession came during a successful security operation in Zangoti village, where the militant, Abdul Samad, laid down his arms and spoke to authorities. Abdul Samad said he joined Taliban-linked groups in 2020 and later took part in activities that betrayed the sanctity of religious places. He described how militants used mosques to incite people against the armed forces and to give instructions on planting mines and making IEDs. According to him, the mosque was turned into a base…
LAHORE: The governments of Punjab and Sindh have officially announced revised school timings for both private and public institutions during the holy month of Ramazan. The adjusted schedules aim to accommodate students and staff observing fasting. According to a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department, single-shift schools will operate from Monday to Thursday between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM, while on Fridays, they will close at 12:30 PM. For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while the second shift will be from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. On Fridays, the second…
