In a groundbreaking move toward gender inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) has embarked on a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping 18 women with the skills to operate modern buses. This initiative carried out in collaboration with the Motorway Police, marks a significant step forward in diversifying the transportation sector. During the initial phase, a partnership between the Motorway Police and SMTA has facilitated specialized training for these women drivers. The practical aspect of bus driving is being imparted by seasoned instructors from the Peoples Bus Service (PBS), a division under the umbrella of SMTA.…
Author: Saifullah
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.
Lahore: Former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif asserted on Tuesday that PTI’s ‘change’ and ‘Naya Pakistan’ slogans were a ‘fraud. Addressing the 12th meeting of PML-N’s parliamentary board in Lahore, he emphasized that during his tenure in 2017, Pakistan was prosperous, having bid farewell to the IMF and repaid foreign loans. Underlining his leadership achievements, Nawaz stated that the PML-N government, during his tenure, developed a network of motorways and initiated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He expressed confidence that if allowed to remain in power, Pakistan would have surged ahead, becoming an Asian Tiger. Nawaz claimed to…
Lahore: Sher Afzal Marwat, senior vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail Lahore following his arrest outside Lahore High Court (LHC) last week. Marwat challenged his detention under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Today, the Lahore High Court ordered his release, stating that his arrest was politically motivated and unrelated to illegal activity. Justice Shahid Shehram Sarwat nullified the PTI leader’s detention, instructing immediate release. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) joined in demanding Marwat’s release, condemning the arrest as a violation of human rights. They urged a revision of…
Islamabad: Hiba Fawad, the spouse of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry, has raised allegations of a police attempt to arrest her. In a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hiba Fawad disclosed, “I declared two days ago that my husband, Fawad Chaudhry, will contest elections from jail. I will lead his election campaign, formalizing the announcement through a press conference.” She asserted that during her attempt to hold a press conference, Fawad Chaudhry’s brothers—Faraz Chaudhry, Faisal Chaudhry, Foaq Sher Baaz, and the head of their household, Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain—locked the press club to thwart…
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan: As of December 18, students in both public and private schools are embarking on their winter holidays, a respite crucial in the face of rising challenges related to smog, poor air quality, and dense fog in Lahore. The annual break, spanning until January 2, 2024, proves especially beneficial for students, shielding them from navigating through hazardous dense fog and low visibility conditions during their commute to school. The widespread fog has significantly impacted areas such as Defence Housing Authority (DHA) phases 1 to 5, DHA Phase 9 town, Askari 11 Lahore, DHA Phase 6, DHA Phase 8,…
Former caretaker interior minister Sarfraz Bugti has officially declared his affiliation with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) during a ceremony in Turbat. The announcement took place in the presence of former president Asif Ali Zardari, who visited Turbat for a daylong event, attending the party’s workers’ convention on Monday. Sarfraz Bugti, who resigned as caretaker interior minister a week before the formal election announcement, had made this decision about two months ago to actively participate in the upcoming general elections. He submitted his resignation ahead of the election schedule. Notably, Bugti’s father, Mir Ghulam Qadir Masori, an elder of…
On Monday at 3:19 p.m., Islamabad and its surrounding areas experienced earthquake tremors with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. The seismic event originated from Duda Occupied Kashmir, with a depth of 140 kilometers underground, as reported by the seismological center. Peshawar, Mingora, and adjacent regions also felt minor tremors. Despite people reciting Kalma-e-Tayyaba in fear, there have been no reported casualties or property damage.
In preparation for the upcoming 2024 general election in Islamabad, the Election Commission of Pakistan unveiled a report on Monday, disclosing a significant surge in registered voters, surpassing 128 million. The report details an increase in male voters to 69,263,704 and female voters to 59,322,056, with a corresponding ratio of 53.87 percent males and 46.13 percent females nationwide. Notably, the capital city, Islamabad, contributes 1,083,029 citizens to the overall voting population. Comparatively, an earlier report this year revealed that the total number of registered voters in Pakistan had exceeded 126 million by June 30, 2023, with a gender distribution of…
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…
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…
