Author: Sajjad Ali

ISLAMABAD: The report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the petition against the shutdown of social media platform X, the Ministry of Interior said that the decision to shut down X was taken to maintain national security and law and order situation. In the IHC, the Ministry of Interior submitted a report on the petition against the suspension of social networking platform X. The Ministry of Home Affairs requested that the petitioner should be dismissed at the initial stage as no fundamental right of the petitioner has been deprived. It is further held that the application against the…

Anti-terrorism cancelled the arrest warrant of PTI activist Khadija Shah. The details reveal that in the Askari Tower attack case, the Anti-Terrorism Court cancelled the arrest warrant of Khadija Shah, the daughter of the former Finance Minister. Earlier, Khadija Shah appeared in the court and completed the attendance, Khadija Shah assured to appear in the court on the upcoming hearing, and duty judge Arshad Javed adjourned the further hearing of the case till May 2. It should be noted that Dr Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and other accused individuals have been identified in the case, and the court issued…

GAZA: The Israeli military carried out airstrikes targeting Jabalia, Nuseirat camps, and Rafah, resulting in the loss of over 56 Palestinian lives. Furthermore, a police vehicle in Gaza City was struck by Israeli forces, leading to the tragic deaths of nine Palestinians, including seven police officers. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has reported that a child in Gaza is either killed or injured approximately every 10 minutes. Urgent calls for an immediate ceasefire have been made to safeguard the lives of Gaza’s children. Following the withdrawal of the Israeli military, numerous unexploded bombs and munitions have been…

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has formally requested the court to clear former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of charges related to the Toshakhana vehicles case. During the proceedings presided over by Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the Accountability Court of Islamabad, NAB presented its findings concerning the investigation involving Nawaz Sharif. According to NAB’s report, in 1997, the Saudi Arabian government gifted a car to then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, which he subsequently deposited in Toshakhana. Later, the vehicle was transferred to the federal transport pool. In 2008, then Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani offered to sell the car…

Former President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that Jimmy Carter’s presidency appeared “brilliant” in comparison to his successor, Joe Biden, whom he labeled as the “worst president” in American history. Speaking to reporters outside a bodega in Harlem, where a clerk had famously stabbed an ex-convict in self-defense two years prior, Trump, 77, made his remarks. “Biden is the worst president in the history of our country,” Trump declared, positioning himself as the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election. He continued, emphasizing, “Worse than Jimmy Carter by a long shot.” Trump suggested that Carter, now 99, would view…

PESHAWAR: The death toll from heavy rains and flood in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have raised to 32. At least 41 others were also injured in these rains related incidents in past five days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a comprehensive report detailing the extent of the loss of life and property across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to the downpours. According to the PDMA report, among the deceased are 15 children, 12 men, and five women, while the injured include six women, 28 men, and seven children. The report highlights that a total of 1,370 houses suffered damage in the…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bore primary responsibility for Iran’s recent direct assault on Israel, as reported by Agence France-Presse. Erdogan, a vocal critic of Israel and its leadership, stated in televised remarks, “Netanyahu and his administration are the main instigators of the tension that gripped us on the evening of April 13.” He criticized those who remained silent for months regarding Israel’s aggressive stance, contrasting their swift condemnation of Iran’s response. Erdogan emphasized, “But it is Netanyahu himself who should be the first to be condemned.” Pointing to Israel’s April…

Severe rainstorms have wreaked havoc across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), smashing a 75-year rainfall record in the country. Authorities in the UAE have issued a red alert for numerous areas following heavy downpours and hailstorms. In Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, extensive flooding has occurred, inundating large areas and roadways, including several metro stations and underpasses. Sheikh Zayed Road, a vital highway in Dubai, has seen multiple closures, leading to lengthy traffic delays and queues. Flight operations have been disrupted, with hundreds of flights delayed, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Landslides have also been reported in the Al-Quwa region,…

LAHORE: The election triumph of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in NA-130 faces a challenge as it’s been brought before the Election Tribunal within the Lahore High Court (LHC). Dr. Yasmin Rashid, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has lodged an election petition against Nawaz Sharif’s victory, represented by her legal team comprising Ahmed Awais and Rana Mudassar Advocate. The petition contends that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) unlawfully issued the notification endorsing Nawaz Sharif’s win. It’s noteworthy that on February 10, Nawaz Sharif’s success in the Lahore constituency NA-130 was contested in the Lahore High Court. Subsequently,…

SRINAGAR: Four people were killed and 19 are missing after a boat capsized in the river in Occupied Kashmir. According to the news report, a boat overturned in the Jhelum river in Srinagar city after which hundreds of people gathered on the river bank. Emergency responders, including marine commandos and rescue teams, are currently engaged in a search and rescue mission to locate any survivors. Among the missing are school children who were commuting on the ill-fated boat. Reports from Srinagar Central Hospital indicate that four fatalities have been confirmed, with three individuals receiving medical attention for injuries sustained during…