GUJRAT: In a tragic incident, at least four people lost their lives when their car came under fire in Ladiyan village of Gujrat. According to police officials, the victims—identified as Malik Tahir, Malik Irfan, Shehzad, and Sufyan—were residents of Samrala village in Kotla. Reacting swiftly, Punjab IG Dr. Usman Anwar took immediate notice of the incident and directed the DPO Gujrat to form a special team to apprehend the suspects. The IG assured that the culprits would be brought to justice. Earlier, in Karachi, a woman was allegedly killed by her brothers because she wanted to get married for the…
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KARACHI: A woman was allegedly killed by her brothers in Karachi’s Bahadurabad area on Friday. The incident occurred after a dispute arose over her plans to marry for the third time, following the deaths of her previous two husbands. Police recovered a 30-bore pistol and two shells from the scene, and further investigation is underway. The woman leaves behind eight children. In a separate incident on July 22, a young couple who had contracted a free-will marriage was found dead in their home in Karachi’s Manghopir area. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West, Hafeezur Rehman Bugti, reported that the couple,…
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has vowed to continue the sit-in protest until their demands are met, emphasizing that they won’t relent without securing relief for the people. The protest, initially held at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, has moved to Rawalpindi’s Murree Road due to road closures and obstacles. Thousands of supporters are demanding the formation of an empowered committee to address their grievances. Government Response In response, Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture, and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, announced on Friday the government’s willingness to negotiate with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to end the sit-in, which has been causing inconvenience to the public.…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to make significant changes to the national Test team ahead of their upcoming series against Bangladesh. Consultations on the squad are scheduled for next week as preparations for the series intensify. Key adjustments are expected, with Muhammad Huraira likely to be added to strengthen the team. However, spots for notable players such as Faheem Ashraf, Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, and Nauman Ali are uncertain, given their crucial roles in the team. There are also indications that either Imamul Haq or Sahibzada Farhan may be included in the squad, pending further assessment. The futures…
KURRAM: An armed conflict between two tribal groups in Kurram claimed 10 lives on Friday, with authorities’ efforts to resolve the situation proving unsuccessful so far. The clashes between the Bushehra and Malikhel tribes in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have now entered their third day. A total of 55 others also wounded from both sides. Local sources report that gunfire continues in the areas of Balash Khel, Khar Kale, Piwar, and Teri Mangal. The groups are reportedly using a variety of weapons against each other. Hospital source, however, confirmed that six dead bodies were received and 50 others…
LAHORE: The imposition of Section 144 in Punjab has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday. The petition was filed on behalf of Azhar Siddique Advocate, in which the Punjab government, home secretary and deputy commissioners have been made parties. The petition said that Section 144 in Punjab was imposed on political grounds to stop the peaceful protest of a political party. The petitioner pleaded with the court to declare the notification of Section 144 null and void and the enforcement of Section 144 be suspended till the final decision on the petition. The Punjab Home Department…
QUETTA: The Balochistan government announced on Friday that it would extend summer holidays for schools by two weeks due to severe weather conditions. This decision affects over 13,674 schools and 884,405 students in the southwestern province of Pakistan, which has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country. Schools will now reopen on August 15. The extension of summer holidays was directed by Chief Minister Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti. Similarly, the Sindh Province also extended its summer holidays. The Sindh Education Department issued a notification stating that all schools in the province, both private and government, will remain closed until…
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police and law enforcement agencies have blocked multiple routes in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including the Faizabad to Murree Road stretch and parts of the Islamabad Expressway, by placing containers. These actions have caused significant traffic disruptions amid a protest call by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) today. Heavy contingents of Police from New Town and Sadiqabad stations have been deployed to Faizabad. Half of the road leading to the Expressway is closed, with only one side open to traffic. Containers have been placed under the Faizabad bridge on the expressway, further restricting movement. In…
Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has vowed not to remain silent about the ongoing suffering in Gaza. Speaking to reporters during her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following a critical meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, Harris expressed her “serious concern” over the devastating impact of the nine-month conflict. “Israel has a right to defend itself, and how it does so matters. What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating,” Harris stated, emphasizing the human toll of the conflict. “The images of dead children and desperate, hungry people fleeing…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held a meeting of the KP Apex Committee on Thursday and discussed the 16 demands of the Bannu Peace Committee, including the procedure for forming a commission to probe violence broke out during a large rally demanding peace in the area. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, was attended by Peshawar Corps Commander, Inspector General of Police, Chief Secretary, and Adviser to the KP Chief Minister on Information, Muhammad Ali Saif. According to a statement released after the meeting, the provincial government will also initiate its own inquiry to identify those responsible for…
