Bangladeshi protesters took a bold step on Wednesday by bringing excavators to the former residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. The demonstrators aimed to flatten the building, which they see as a symbol of fascism. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s first president, is celebrated as an independence hero. However, his association with his daughter, Hasina, has turned him into a figure of resentment for many. The house, already damaged during last year’s student-led revolution, became the focal point of renewed protests. Six months after Hasina fled to India on August 5, marking the end of…
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Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the revered spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, has passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) confirmed his death on Tuesday. “With profound sadness, the Jamat is informed that our beloved 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed peacefully to Almighty Allah’s grace on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family,” the official statement read. Following Ismaili tradition, his successor will be announced after the reading of his will. This process will take place in the presence of his family and senior members…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Internal Accountability Committee has recommended that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur delegate authority over major transfers, appointments, and promotions. The committee advised that a three-member panel of administrative secretaries should handle these matters. According to details, the accountability body formally communicated this proposal through an official letter. Committee member Musaddiq Abbasi was assigned to personally deliver it to Gandapur. The suggested panel included the establishment secretary along with two other senior officials. The chairman of PTI Internal Accountability, Qazi Muhammad Anwar, addressed concerns about irregularities in official postings. He highlighted that corruption in transfers, postings,…
The Taliban has suspended the operations of Afghanistan’s only women’s radio station, Radio Begum, after raiding its offices in Kabul on Tuesday. This move intensifies the group’s efforts to exclude women from public life since seizing power in 2021. Radio Begum, a station run by women and dedicated to women’s education, reported that officers from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry stormed its premises. The officers restrained staff and confiscated computers, hard drives, files, and phones. Two male employees, who held no senior positions, were also detained. The ministry later confirmed the shutdown, accusing the station of violating broadcasting policies…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Chinese counterpart, Qi Yanjun, on Wednesday to discuss security cooperation between Pakistan and China. Both leaders agreed to strengthen collaboration between the Islamabad Police and the Beijing Police. The high-level meeting lasted two hours and covered key aspects of law enforcement. The discussion focused on modern policing techniques, intelligence sharing, and paramilitary support. Officials highlighted the need for stronger border security measures for paramilitary forces. During the talks, both sides emphasized the importance of security cooperation in adopting advanced policing methods. Pakistan aims to equip its law enforcement agencies with modern resources.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day today (Wednesday) to express firm support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, as recognized by the United Nations. This day is a public holiday, with solidarity walks and special events held across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The nation stands united with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), renewing its pledge to support their struggle for freedom. In the capital, Islamabad, a rally is scheduled at Constitution Avenue. At 10 a.m., sirens will sound, followed by a minute of silence to honor Kashmiri martyrs. Posters and…
ISLAMABAD: The United States has frozen aid projects worth over $845 million in Pakistan. This follows President Donald Trump’s order to slash funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) initiatives globally. The abrupt decision has disrupted vital development programs. Hundreds of jobs in Pakistan are now at risk. The suspension has halted 39 major USAID-funded projects covering multiple sectors. Key areas affected include energy, economic development, agriculture, governance, education, health, and humanitarian assistance. Many local organizations and NGOs reliant on these funds are now struggling to sustain their operations. One of the most affected programs is the…
Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, recently shared that around 1.1 million Afghan migrants have been sent back to Afghanistan since the beginning of this year. However, he also revealed that about 50% of these individuals have already found their way back into Iran illegally. In an interview with Iran’s state television, Momeni explained that Iran can no longer handle the large number of Afghan migrants. To address this, the country has taken steps like closing its borders to stop unauthorized entries. He added that there are currently six million foreigners living in Iran, with at least two million of them…
The human rights group Hengaw has reported a surge in Iran executions during January 2025. At least 87 prisoners were executed, including eight Afghan citizens. This marks a 17.5 percent rise compared to the same month last year. On Saturday, 1 February, Hengaw disclosed more details about these Iran executions. Among those executed were 17 Kurdish prisoners, 10 Lur, and 4 Baloch individuals. However, the Iranian government has officially confirmed only three of these executions. Hengaw, which operates from outside Iran, also revealed that six executions took place secretly. In these cases, the authorities did not inform the prisoners’ families…
Afghanistan has declined to retrieve the body of a deputy governor’s son who was killed alongside members of the Fitnat al-Khawarij in Pakistan. This refusal has raised serious questions about the alleged connections between Afghan officials and terrorist activities. Sources reveal that solid evidence has emerged linking the Afghan government to the Fitnat al-Khawarij. This group, known for its extremist activities, has been a growing concern for regional security. On the night of January 30-31, Pakistani security forces conducted a successful operation in Kalachi tehsil, Dera Ismail Khan. Four terrorists from the Fitnat al-Khawarij were killed. Among them was Badruddin,…
