MIR ALI: Four bodies were recovered in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan on Saturday, amidst a backdrop of increasing terrorism incidents and the imminent general elections that will shape Pakistan’s governance for the next five years. Authorities, as of now, have been unable to identify the recovered bodies, which have been transported to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) in Mir Ali. The bodies were found near two parked vehicles, one of which was loaded with vegetables, prompting a swift response from the police upon receiving the information. Mir Ali, situated 12 kilometers east of Miran Shah, serves as the…
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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued orders to impose fines on cafes operating late into the night in residential areas. Justice Shahid Karim made this decision during the hearing of petitions, including one filed by Haroon Farooq, regarding inadequate measures to address smog. During the proceedings, a member of the Judicial Water and Environment Commission highlighted that numerous cafes in the Johar Town area were violating the prescribed operating hours. The assistant commissioner of Model Town also reported delays in the closure of these cafes. Expressing concern over the situation, the court directed the imposition of a Rs200,000…
The Palestinian Red Crescent accused Israel on Friday of firing at a hospital in Khan Younis, putting the few remaining healthcare facilities in jeopardy amid a major advance in the southern Gaza Strip. Displaced individuals were reportedly injured due to intense gunfire from Israeli drones targeting Al-Amal Hospital and the Red Crescent’s base. The military stated that it was checking the report. In the same city, Israeli tanks were approaching Nasser, Gaza’s largest functioning hospital, with reports of shellfire from the west and fierce gun battles to the south. Israel initiated a significant advance in Khan Younis this week, aiming…
The Islamabad High Court has disposed of the petition against the harassment of Baloch protesters and ordered to provide facilities to them. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, presiding over the Islamabad High Court, concluded the application with specific directives. The court mandated security provision for Baloch protesters advocating for the recovery of missing individuals. Expressing dissatisfaction, the court rebuked the advocate general for attempting to discuss the Pakistan-Iran dispute. “I would like to present a USB device containing the press conference of Mahrang Baloch,” stated the Advocate General. Justice Kayani responded, stating that press conferences were a daily occurrence, and he…
PESHAWAR: Local authorities in Peshawar have reported the arrest of an individual for exhibiting weapons in his TikTok videos. According to reports, the police detained a man named Shakil for showcasing firearms on social media. The accused was observed creating TikTok content in various localities of Peshawar. A case has been filed against the suspect at Shahpur police station, and the firearm featured in the videos has been confiscated from the accused. Furthermore, a video has surfaced on several social media platforms showing the accused expressing remorse for displaying weapons. In the previous year, law enforcement arrested a TikTok user…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) will hear the federal government’s request for an extension in the tenure of the committee investigating the Faizabad sit-in next week. Initially expected to submit its report in the third week of January, the committee sought an additional month to complete its probe into the 2017 Faizabad Interchange sit-in in Islamabad. Formally requesting the extension, the federal government aims to identify those involved in planning, financing, and supporting the sit-in. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court will consider the plea in the coming week. The committee has already summoned key figures such as former…
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has raised alarms, issuing an alert about a hazardous increase in air pollution in the capital city of Islamabad and its neighboring regions. As per the advisory, residents of Islamabad are cautioned to remain vigilant due to a spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI), reaching a level of 240. The current PM2.5 concentration in Islamabad is recorded at 37.9 times the annual air quality guideline established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Rawalpindi reports an AQI value of 270, while Lahore closely follows with a reading of 185. In response to the…
FAISALABAD: Former provincial minister Khyal Ahmed Castro was picked up by unknown persons outside the cassation court on Friday. A video of Khayal Castro being taken outside the court has surfaced. Khyal Castro is a former provincial minister and PTI-backed candidate from PP-118. An elder brother of the Khayal Kastro published a video claiming his younger brother was picked up outside the court.
HAFIZABAD: In anticipation of the 2024 general elections, political excitement escalates, with parties gearing up for the impending electoral battle. The spotlight is firmly on National Assembly Constituency NA-67 in Hafizabad district, Punjab, where a captivating discourse unfolds following the distribution of tickets by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). With a population exceeding 1.3 million, NA-67 Hafizabad stands as a significant political battleground, hosting 810,723 registered voters. Undergoing a recent realignment from NA-87 to NA-67, the constituency holds historical significance with three National Assembly seats and one Provincial Assembly seat. Traditionally dominated by the Tarar and Bhatti families, especially Afzal Hussain Tarar…
ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee is meeting today discuss the issue of strikes by Iran in Balochistan and Pakistan’s response. The meeting will be chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar who cut short his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos to rush back to Pakistan. Senior military leaders will also be part of the meeting as well as members of the cabinet. The meeting will take place after a cabinet meets under the PM. Iran on Wednesday violated its airspace and attacked a border village on Tuesday evening, killing two children and injuring three women.
