ISLAMABAD:The Interior Ministry has decided to deploy the army nationwide as part of heightened security measures for Muharram. According to an official notification, the deployment will be carried out under Article 245. The Ministry of Interior has issued orders for the army to assist the civil administration during this period. The army, along with the Frontier Corps (FC), will be stationed in Sindh throughout Muharram. Directives have been sent to all four provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, detailing the deployment. This measure is being implemented at the request of the provincial governments, as well as the governments…
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PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) alert on Saturday for five mountainous districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to persistent higher-than-normal temperatures and an expected rain spell from Saturday to Monday next week. The weather advisory, issued by PDMA, warned the Deputy Commissioners of Chitral Lower, Chitral Upper, Dir Upper, Swat, and Kohistan Upper. “The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has indicated that due to persistent higher-than-normal temperatures and expected rain spells from July 6 to July 8 in the upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is an increased likelihood of GLOF events, flash…
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has banned pillion riding in the province till Ashura and imposed Section 144 as part of enhanced security measures during Muharram. The ban on pillion riding will commence from the 7th of Muharram and continue until Ashura, the 10th of Muharram. Exceptions to the ban include elderly citizens, women, and law enforcement personnel. Section 144 has been imposed to prohibit statements that promote inter-sectarian, inter-faith, or racial hatred. As part of Muharram security measures in Punjab, the construction of barricades on buildings’ rooftops along the routes of processions is prohibited. Additionally, the Punjab government has…
KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced the launch of electric vehicle (EV) taxis and Pink EV taxis by the Sindh Department of Transport, marking the first introduction of these services in Pakistan. This initiative by the Sindh Government’s Transport Department aims to offer a modern and eco-friendly transportation option for the public. The introduction of EV taxis and Pink EV taxis is a significant step towards sustainable transportation in Pakistan. The Pink EV taxis will specifically cater to female passengers, ensuring a safer and more comfortable travel experience. In May, Memon revealed plans to operate 200 electric…
ISLAMABAD: Former PML-N leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi officially launched a new political party, Awaam Pakistan, on Saturday, declaring it “open for all” to join. The new party aims to overhaul an outdated system they claim only benefits the elite. The leaders have long advocated for a new political entity to steer the country out of its enduring crises. Miftah Ismail, who served twice as finance minister in the PML-N government, criticized the current government, likening it to the East India Company. He highlighted the plight of the middle class, condemning recent tax hikes on salaried individuals and…
Moderate candidate Masoud Pezeshkian called for unity on Saturday, urging the public to join him on “the difficult road ahead” after defeating a hardline rival to win Iran’s presidential election. In Friday’s run-off vote, Pezeshkian, the only moderate among the original four candidates, faced hardline former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon, has committed to promoting a pragmatic foreign policy, reducing tensions in the now-stalled negotiations with major powers to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Enhancing prospects for social liberalization and political pluralism. “Dear people of Iran, the election is over, and this is just the beginning…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has announced that 2024 marks a significant milestone as Pakistan takes on the rotational Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG), the organisation’s second most critical decision-making body. During a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch shared that Pakistan will host the SCO’s Heads of Governments meeting in October this year. Prior to the October summit, there will be a ministerial meeting and several senior officials’ meetings focused on enhancing cooperation in finance, economics, socio-cultural affairs, and humanitarian efforts among SCO member countries. Baloch highlighted that Prime…
Lahore: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has forecasted monsoon rains in most districts of the province starting today. In a statement, the PDMA spokesman mentioned that the monsoon rains are expected to continue across the province until Sunday. The spokesman also noted that while the current flow of water in the rivers of Punjab is normal, a medium to high flood warning has been issued for Marala on the Chenab River. The PDMA has instructed relevant agencies to remain alert and prepared for emergency situations.
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Kashmir (AJK) Police have successfully apprehended two of the 19 prisoners who escaped from District Jail Rawalakot four days ago. The escape occurred when 19 prisoners, including over seven death row inmates, fled the Rawalakot jail. One prisoner was killed during the escape. Despite extensive search efforts using modern equipment, drones, and offering rewards ranging from Rs30 lakh to Rs1 crore per prisoner for information leading to their capture, most of the escapees remain at large. Following the escape, the IG Azad Kashmir assigned Additional SP Mirpur Khawar Ali Shaukat and SP Bagh Khurram Iqbal the task of…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has claimed that former prime minister Imran Khan believes Fawad Chaudhry was complicit in a regime change plot due to his meetings with former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a statement, Marwat alleged that Chaudhry orchestrated cases against himself to secure a stay in VIP jails where he had favorable arrangements. He criticized Chaudhry for speaking against PTI, likening his actions to someone overly enthusiastic at another’s wedding. Marwat also suggested that some journalists abroad were tasked with targeting PTI leaders. Marwat claimed that Chaudhry maintained contact with Gen Bajwa…
