The Awami National Party (ANP) has officially disclosed its slate of candidates for both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial and national assembly seats, setting the stage for the 2024 general elections. The announcement, orchestrated by ANP Provincial Parliamentary Board Chairman Aimal Wali Khan, followed extensive consultations with party members. ANP’s 2024 Election Candidates: National Assembly: 1. NA-29 Peshawar: Saqib Ullah Khan 2. NA-30 Peshawar: Arbab Zian-ur-Rehman 3. NA-38 Karak: Hamid Tofan 4. NA-40 South Waziristan: Ashraf Dawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly: 1. PK-5 Swat: Mian Huzaifa 2. PK-17 Lower Dir: Malik Sajjad 3. PK-41 Torghar: Zarin Gul 4. PK-55 Mardan: Syed Muhammad…
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The Punjab government has introduced the “New Life Program” aimed at aiding victims of acid attacks who often endure not just physical trauma but also financial hurdles in accessing reconstructive surgeries. Despite initial treatments addressing immediate concerns, victims, especially women, often need multiple surgeries for complete rehabilitation. In a poignant case, 35-year-old Samia Shahid, a resident of Liaquatabad Lahore and a mother of three, fell victim to an acid attack in May 2021. The assailants, identified as her landlord, allegedly targeted her face, but the acid hit her arm, causing severe injuries. This horrific act followed the assailants’ pursuit of…
Rahim Yar Khan: A daring heist unfolded at School Bazar bridge near the city police station, where six armed individuals brazenly snatched a bag containing gold valued at Rs 180 million from gold traders. The audacious thieves, unwilling to be thwarted, opened fire during the robbery attempt, critically injuring two courageous businessmen who resisted. The injured traders were swiftly transported to the hospital by a rescue team. According to the gold trader, the robbers seized the bag laden with gold, worth Rs 180 million, and resorted to gunfire in the face of resistance. Responding to the incident, the police cordoned…
Los Angeles: The tragic demise of “Friends” star Matthew Perry unfolded as a result of the potent sedative ketamine’s acute effects, coupled with other contributing factors, as revealed in an autopsy report released on Friday. Perry, aged 54, acknowledged a history of drug and alcohol abuse, a struggle documented in his memoir. “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” published just a year before his untimely death. The report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner disclosed that Perry was discovered lifeless in his hot tub by his live-in assistant, nearly seven weeks prior. The autopsy determined the cause of…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan took action on Friday, suspending the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) order that had previously halted the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the appointment of returning officers (ROs) and district returning officers (DROs) for the upcoming general election in 2024. The decision came after a three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, heard the ECP’s appeal against the LHC order, issued on Thursday in response to a petition filed by Umair Niazi, a worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Isa, underscored the critical importance of…
The Chitral district administration has banned videography and interviews of the Kalash people during the upcoming Chomus festival, scheduled from December 16 to December 22. The festival, marking the arrival of winter, is a significant cultural event that attracts both domestic and international tourists to the region. To ensure the respectful celebration of the festival, Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral, Imran Khan, has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for this year. Specific guidelines have been outlined for tourists and YouTubers attending the festival. Section 144 has been enforced from December 13 to December 22. They are prohibiting the display of weapons…
In the most recent economic assessment, the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group saw a modest 0.06% decline week on week (WoW), concluding the week ending December 14, 2023. However, a significant year-on-year increase of 43.16% in the SPI indicates notable shifts in pricing dynamics compared to the corresponding period last year. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the combined index slightly decreased to 311.58 from 311.78 recorded on December 7, 2023. Contrasting with figures from a year ago on December 15, 2022, the index has surged from 217.64. Among the 51…
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja engaged in a crucial meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Friday to deliberate on the ramifications of the Lahore High Court (LHC) order nullifying the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification to enlist bureaucrats as returning officers (ROs) for the upcoming general election in 2024. The meeting, held at the Supreme Court and attended by Justices Sardar Tariq and Ijazul Ahsan, along with Attorney General Mansoor Usman, addressed the LHC’s suspension of the ECP’s notification, highlighting the intricacies of the legal dispute. The CJP, after consulting with two…
In an ambitious endeavor to preserve the dwindling population of white-rumped vultures, WWF Pakistan launched a comprehensive breeding program spanning the rural landscapes of Sindh and selected districts in Punjab. Initiated in 2015, the ‘Vulture Restaurant,’ an artificial habitat meticulously crafted by WWF, has begun to bear fruit, witnessing the birth and successful maturation of 32 white-rumped vultures. The brainchild of WWF Pakistan’s regular planning, this innovative habitat mirrors the natural environment. Constructed with a combination of wood, grass, iron structures, and iron nets. Aiming to seamlessly represent the vultures’ native surroundings, the habitat ensures a conducive space for the…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has recently established a new firm, registering with the US Department of Justice for fundraising and lobbying endeavors. The newly elected chairman of PTI, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, was named as the foreign principal, although he expressed unawareness of this development when approached by the Hum Investigation Team. Documents submitted to the Department of Justice on December 8, 2023, outline the firm’s objectives, focusing on democratic reform, financial and educational elevation, improved economic and production levels, and fostering harmony among Pakistani citizens with the US. Registered under the PTI Chicago Chapter, the firm, bearing registration number…
