The funeral service for Sepoy Haroon William, a devoted Christian soldier from Islamabad, was held at Saint Paul’s Church, Rawalpindi, following his martyrdom in Kurram District during counter-terrorism operations. The ceremony saw the attendance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defence Minister, Interior Minister, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens, and relatives of the martyr. Sepoy Haroon William was laid to rest with full military honors in Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the contributions and sacrifices of the Christian community, highlighting their role in the country’s…
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An Accountability Court in Rawalpindi, presided over by Judge Muhammad Ali Waraich, held a hearing at Adiala Jail for the £190 million reference against former PTI chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. During the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) completed the cross-examination of two witnesses and began the preliminary cross-examination of two additional witnesses. Both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were presented in the courtroom from jail. Bushra Bibi submitted a request for a medical examination, which the court approved. The Jail Superintendent was directed to conduct her medical examination. NAB was represented by Prosecutors Chaudhary Nazar,…
A widening rift between Israel’s political and military leadership has come to light, with the military spokesman questioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stated goal of destroying Hamas in the Gaza Strip. After nine months of conflict, resulting in over 37,000 Palestinian casualties, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari expressed skepticism about the feasibility of eliminating Hamas. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 13, Hagari described the idea of eradicating Hamas as unrealistic. “Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people – whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong,” he stated. Netanyahu’s office reacted strongly to…
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning protests and public gatherings. This move comes as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans nationwide protests today, demanding the release of Imran Khan. The Home Department’s order is effective immediately and will remain for seven days. Punjab Police stated that Section 144 allows authorities to prohibit activities in the public interest for a specified period. The order cited security threats and potential disruptions to law and order. It stated that gatherings could become targets for terrorists and miscreants, posing serious risks. Although no specific reason was provided, Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal noted…
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has assured the government of his cooperation in approving the budget during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, Bilawal expressed concerns to the prime minister, complaining that the government is not consulting the PPP in decision-making processes and that the federal government is not showing seriousness regarding various projects in Sindh. The prime minister assured Bilawal that all reservations would be addressed. Earlier, Bilawal Bhutto, accompanied by PPP leaders Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Sherry Rehman, and Khurshid Shah, arrived at the Prime Minister’s House for the meeting. Deputy Prime…
At least seven tourists were injured in a road accident near the Babusar area of the Diamer district on Thursday. According to Gilgit-Baltistan Rescue 1122, a tourist vehicle bearing the registration number ANR 227 met with an accident on the treacherous Babusar Road while traveling from Rawalpindi to Skardu at approximately 10:45 am. The accident, attributed to a brake failure, resulted in injuries to the driver and several passengers. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. The vehicle, navigating the steep and winding terrain of Babusar, experienced brake failure at a critical juncture. The driver, Ahsan, son of Muhammad Sabir, lost control…
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, has harshly criticized the budget for the financial year 2024-25, alleging it was crafted by an “economic hitman” against the interests of Pakistan and its people. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Ayub declared, “This budget is an illegal document, as the required finance bill and supporting documents were not presented alongside the finance minister’s speech.” He emphasized that investors avoid countries lacking the rule of law, pointing to “historically low investment during the current government’s tenure.” Ayub accused the government of contributing to rising unemployment, inflation, and decreasing per capita income,…
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has released detailed information regarding electricity load shedding in the province. According to PESCO officials, the province has over 1300 feeders. Among these, 156 feeders experience only two hours of load shedding. For 135 feeders with 20 to 30 percent losses, six-hour load shedding is implemented. Additionally, 96 feeders with 30 to 40 percent losses face seven hours of load shedding. The PESCO management highlighted that 143 feeders suffer from 40 to 60 percent losses, resulting in 12 hours of load shedding. Feeders with 60 to 80 percent losses, totaling 157, endure 16 hours…
During the Supreme Court hearing on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) appeal against the formation of election tribunals, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa remarked that the Constitution clearly grants the ECP the power to establish election tribunals. The two-member bench, consisting of CJP Qazi Faez and Justice Naeem Afnan, conducted the hearing. ECP lawyer Sikandar Bashir and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Salman Akram Raja appeared before the court. ECP lawyer Sikander Bashir began the arguments by addressing the interpretation of Article 219(C) of the Constitution. The Chief Justice inquired about the case’s specifics, to which the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports circulating on social media that it has imposed a visa ban on Pakistanis. The UAE’s Consulate General, Bakheet Obaid Al-Roumi, issued a video statement refuting the false propaganda. According to Al-Roumi, there is no visa ban for Pakistanis, and the visa section at the UAE consulate remains open. Pakistanis are free to travel to the UAE for work visas, and there is no age limit for those seeking to enter the country. In other news, Dubai has eased travel rules for divorced parents traveling with their children. The new procedure, announced by…
