RAWALPINDI: The accountability court has once again delayed its verdict in the £190 million case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. This marks the third postponement of the judgment. Accountability court Judge Nasir Javed expressed frustration over the absence of the accused. He shared his dismay with reporters, saying, “I have been sitting in the courtroom for two hours, but none of them have appeared today.” The judge, who arrived at the court at 8:30 am, decided to reschedule the verdict announcement, saying, “Let’s give them another chance.” The case, often referred to as…
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A devastating accident on the Indus Highway at Ambiri Kallah Chowk has claimed 13 lives and injured 25 others. The tragic collision involved a 22-wheeler trailer, a passenger flying coach, and several other vehicles. The crash occurred when the trailer, reportedly suffering from brake failure, collided with the coach. It also struck several other vehicles in its path. According to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Karak, the incident happened late in the afternoon. The trailer’s brake malfunction caused it to overturn onto the coach, crushing it completely. “The brake failure triggered a chain reaction, leading to immense loss of life,”…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Saturday that girls’ education is a vital cause worth fighting for, investing in, and passionately advocating. He was speaking at the opening of the two-day “International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities” held in Islamabad. The prime minister urged collective efforts to create scalable and sustainable solutions for advancing education for girls. This global event has gathered experts, educators, and policymakers from various countries. Around 150 delegates from 47 nations are participating to address the challenges surrounding girls’ education in Muslim-majority regions. The conference aims to find practical solutions to…
LONDON: The majority of grooming gang offences are committed by white men, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). This comes after Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, made unfounded accusations against British-Pakistani men. Newly released figures from the police database reveal that in the first three quarters of 2024, 85% of “group-based” child abusers were white, where ethnicity data was available. In 2023, 83% of offenders belonged to the same group. Richard Fewkes, director of the NPCC’s Hydrant programme tackling child sexual abuse, said there is no significant issue tied to any specific ethnicity or community. He…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has created a new record by appointing 12 special assistants. This expansion has increased the cabinet size to 33 members, placing a heavy financial burden on the provincial treasury. The move has ignited controversy due to its potential conflict with the 18th Amendment of the Constitution. Legal experts argue that these appointments violate the spirit of the amendment, raising serious constitutional concerns. Led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-run KP government now has 15 ministers, five advisers, and 12 special assistants. According to Article 130(6) of the 18th Amendment, the…
A miner’s body has been recovered from the collapsed coal mine in the Sanjidi area, about 40 kilometers from Quetta. The collapse, caused by a gas buildup, trapped 12 workers underground, according to Chief Inspector of Mines Abdul Ghani Baloch. More than 12 hours after the incident, rescue teams are still working to save the trapped miners. Debris blocking the entry point has been cleared, the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported. However, reaching the affected part of the mine remains a challenge. The workers are trapped at a depth of 4,000 feet, as stated by Deputy Director of Rescue…
Pakistan’s remittances reached $3.1 billion in December, showing a 29.3% increase compared to the same month last year. This significant rise highlights the financial contributions of overseas Pakistanis during challenging economic times. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), remittance inflows also grew by 5.6% compared to the previous month. The total remittances during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July-December) amounted to $17.8 billion. This reflects a 32.8% increase from $13.4 billion received during the same period in the last fiscal year. The surge in workers’ remittances is closely tied to Pakistan’s improving economic landscape. Factors…
Security forces successfully rescued eight civilian workers abducted by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Seventeen workers were taken hostage at gunpoint in a ruthless attack by militants on Thursday. According to sources, the militants ambushed a vehicle transporting unarmed civilians. They set the vehicle on fire after taking the passengers captive and fled the scene. Security forces, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies (LEAs), launched a joint operation and managed to recover eight abductees. Efforts to rescue the remaining civilians are still underway. Sources stated that security forces are determined to bring the perpetrators of…
South Africa’s sports minister has joined the growing call for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan. This comes as British politicians continue pressuring England not to play Afghanistan next month. Both England and South Africa are in the same group as Afghanistan in the competition. They face mounting demands to withdraw from matches in protest of the Taliban government’s harsh measures against women’s rights since taking power in August 2021. South Africa is set to open its Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. However, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has urged Cricket…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economic progress continues to gain momentum. The country recorded a per capita income of $1,680 in FY2024. Projections for FY2025 estimate this figure to rise to $2,405, reflecting a robust economic recovery. Islamabad leads with a per capita GDP of $2,996, surpassing several regional benchmarks, including India’s national average of $2,106. Punjab’s per capita income stands at $1,713.60, exceeding the national average by 2 percent. Sindh emerges as a top performer with a figure of $1,748, highlighting its economic strength. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan report per capita incomes of $1,388.41 and $1,106 respectively, showcasing steady progress. Gilgit-Baltistan…
