ISLAMABAD: The family of a boy who was killed by a car two years ago in Islamabad set up a protest camp outside the National Press Club, seeking justice for their loss. The protesters demanded action against those responsible for the death of Shakeel Tanoli, who was killed in a car accident two years ago. Shakeel’s father, Raffaqat Tanoli, told the media that the police investigation revealed the vehicle involved in the accident was being used by a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC). He mentioned that they approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) due to the Islamabad police’s…
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Astana: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State begins in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday (tomorrow). The leaders of member countries will discuss the current state and further development of multifaceted cooperation and exchange views on current international and regional issues. At the conclusion, the leaders will sign the Astana Declaration and other joint documents. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, will represent Pakistan at the summit. He will share Pakistan’s perspective on important regional and global issues and underline the importance Pakistan accords to regional connectivity and cooperation with SCO member countries.…
GILGIT: A Japanese climber has died while descending Golden Peak, also known as Spantik, in the Hopar Valley of Nagar District. Nager Deputy Commissioner Attaur Rehman Kakar confirmed the incident on Wednesday. In an interview, Kakar detailed that a group of four Japanese climbers, aged 60, 64, 26, and 21, accompanied by two local porters, embarked on an expedition to summit the 7,027-meter-high Golden Peak on June 10. After reaching the summit on July 1, 64-year-old Onishi Hiroshi slipped into a crevasse between Camp 2 and Camp 1, sustaining serious injuries on July 2. The climbers immediately contacted Army Aviation…
ASTANA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that Pakistan’s relations with Russia will not be affected by its ties with any other country or geopolitical situations, emphasizing the need to further strengthen relations with Russia. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the importance of boosting bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. He noted that the diplomatic relations between the two nations are built on a solid foundation and congratulated Putin on his re-election as President, reaffirming Pakistan’s longstanding friendly relations with Russia. The Prime Minister pointed out the potential to significantly increase the current…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a detailed verdict on Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s petition to dismiss multiple cases filed against him nationwide for his “indecent” comments about Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, in a 41-page full verdict, emphasized that only one first information report (FIR) can be registered per incident and only at the relevant police station. The IHC highlighted that it is a well-established legal principle that a person cannot be prosecuted multiple times for the same offense. On June 25, the court dismissed the case filed against the Awami Muslim…
QUETTA: The nephew of MPA Liaquat has been arrested on charges of violence against police officers. The Quetta police apprehended the suspect, Danesh, for allegedly assaulting traffic police personnel. According to reports, the incident involved the torture of traffic police by the accused. The situation escalated when Provincial Ministers from the Pakistan People’s Party and other Assembly members arrived at the Saryab Police Station, seeking to apologize for the incident on behalf of the suspect. Despite the intervention, the police proceeded with the case, leading to a raid on the MPA’s house. Danesh was arrested and handed over to the…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Circle has initiated legal proceedings against Sheikh Muhammad Hudifa, accused of defrauding childhood friends through counterfeit US visa scams. Posing as a US-based employee, Hudifa allegedly exploited personal relationships to swindle approximately Rs1.5 million via online transactions. Hudifa reportedly posed as a representative of a US-based food chain, using fabricated emails and WhatsApp messages to convince friends, including siblings Syed Muazam and Muhammad Muiz, to submit their passports for supposed visa interviews at the US consulate in Karachi. He then issued falsified US visas and ceased communication by deactivating his phone. The victims uncovered…
KUNRI: In a shocking act of animal cruelty, a camel was discovered dead with its legs amputated at Morjhango turn in Kunri, Sindh. The camel’s owner, Abdul Rashid, expressed his ignorance about the perpetrator behind this brutal act. He mentioned, “We don’t know anything yet… we’ll decide what steps to take next,” refraining from accusing anyone at this stage. This is the second incident of camel cruelty within a month. Previously, on June 14, a camel named Kemi had its leg amputated by a landowner after it wandered into an agricultural field in the Mundh Jamrao area, leading to widespread…
The electricity shortfall in Pakistan has reached 6,070 megawatts, causing extensive power outages nationwide. The current electricity demand is 26,000 megawatts, while production stands at 19,929 megawatts. The detailed breakdown of power generation is as follows: Hydroelectric power plants: 6,900 megawatts Public sector thermal power plants: 700 megawatts Private sector power plants: 7,988 megawatts Wind power plants: 1,000 megawatts Solar power plants: 199 megawatts Biomass (bagasse) power plants: 142 megawatts Nuclear power plants: 3,000 megawatts Due to this significant shortfall, load shedding is occurring for up to 8 hours in various regions. In areas with higher line losses, the load…
GILGIT: At least four people were killed and five others injured on Wednesday when a jeep carrying tourists fell into a ravine in the Basho Valley of Skardu. According to the spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, the vehicle was carrying nine tourists, all from Punjab. Rescue 1122 teams from Rondu and Ghamba quickly responded to the accident, transporting the deceased and injured to the Regional Headquarters Hospital and Benazir Hospital in Gamba, Skardu. Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He took notice of the accident, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, and directed…
