SLAMABAD: Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Monday that he doesn’t think PTI will be granted permission for their rally in Islamabad. He mentioned on media that given their past actions, it’s unlikely they’ll be allowed to hold the event. PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has vowed that their rally in Islamabad on August 22 will go ahead regardless of the weather or government action. He said the party is committed to holding the event peacefully and will not bring weapons or bombs. Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, said Imran Khan decided to hold…
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Two teenagers, aged 18 and 19, will face court in London on Friday for alleged extreme right-wing terrorism offenses. The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command charged them after a proactive investigation. The suspects, Rex William Henry Clark and Sofija Vinogradova, face serious charges, including preparing terrorist acts and collecting information useful for terrorism. They are in custody and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The police emphasize that the investigation is ongoing and urge the public not to speculate, reassuring them that there is no wider threat at this time. The arrests are not directly related to recent far-right riots…
MUZAFRABAD: A moderate earthquake struck Azad Kashmir, causing widespread panic among residents. The tremors were felt in multiple areas, including Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Dher Kot, Abbas Pur, and surrounding regions. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3 and a depth of 20 kilometres, with its epicentre located near Sopore. The quake sent shockwaves through the region, leaving many residents shaken.”
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The launch aimed to train troops, test technical parameters, and evaluate sub-systems for improved accuracy and survivability. Senior officials, scientists, and engineers witnessed the test-firing. The Director General of Strategic Plans Division praised the scientists’ technical expertise, dedication, and commitment to achieving this milestone. The President, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and services chiefs congratulated the teams involved on their success.
The Traders’ Scheme has been quietly expanded by the government to include shops located in residential areas. This decision comes at a time when uncertainty surrounds the approval of the $7 billion IMF program, largely due to a financing gap and temporary relief measures for electricity consumers. Just a few days ago, the federal government extended the Traders’ Scheme to cover 100-square-foot shops in residential areas. Previously, these shops were exempt from the fixed income tax, which ranges from Rs100 to Rs60,000 per month. This move was necessary to address the IMF’s concerns over the limited scope of the original…
In Bajaur, security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt on the Pak-Afghan border, killing five terrorists. The incident occurred on the night between August 18 and 19, in Bajaur district, where a group of Khawarij attempted to cross the border. According to ISPR, In Bajaur security forces spotted the movement of these terrorists and responded swiftly. In the exchange of fire, five terrorists linked to Fitnah-ul-Khawarij were neutralized, while four others sustained injuries. Unfortunately, three brave soldiers were martyred during the intense firefight. Naik Inayat Khan, Lance Naik Umar Hayat, and Sepoy Waqar Khan gave their lives defending the nation.…
Sardar Sarfaraz, the chief meteorologist at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, said on Monday that reports of Sukkur receiving record-breaking rainfall are incorrect. He told Media that Sukkur recorded 116mm of rain in 48 hours, while Rohri , near Sukkur, saw 134mm of rain. Sukkur city in Sindh recently experienced heavy rainfall, with reports suggesting it might be the worst in 77 years. Last year, the city had 374mm of rain over 12 days, but this time, it got 290mm in just one day, according to local officials. According to a statement from Sindh government spokesperson and Sukkur Mayor Barrister Arsalan…
Internet slowdown in Pakistan has left users and businesses grappling with serious connectivity issues. On Monday, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) voiced frustration over being excluded from critical discussions with the government about this problem. P@SHA’s Senior Vice Chairman, during a media interview, expressed the organization’s eagerness to work with the government. He questioned why P@SHA had been left out of these vital conversations. The Internet slowdown in Pakistan has affected millions, with experts suggesting it’s linked to new security measures. A firewall, designed to block unwanted content, has been installed. This firewall is expected to filter and inspect…
Monsoon rains have unleashed devastation across Pakistan, leading to at least 11 deaths and numerous injuries. Flash floods, triggered by these heavy rains, have wreaked havoc in Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Toba Achakzai, and other regions. Houses and crops have been damaged, roads and bridges washed away, and roofs collapsed. In Balochistan alone, ten people were injured in various rain-related incidents. Monsoon rains in Chaman washed away a railway track and damaged another in Noshki, severing the rail link between Pakistan and Iran. Faisalabad experienced heavy downpours, with 131mm of rain recorded in Madina Town. The Water and Sanitation Agency…
LAKI MARWAT: A tragedy struck on Sunday when unidentified assailants opened fire on a police mobile in Lakki Marawt, resulting in the martyrdom of Police Constable Nisar Khan. The attack on the Bargi Police Station mobile van also left two other police officials, including the Station House Officer (SHO), injured. The perpetrators fled the scene, escaping capture. A swift response from the police saw a heavy contingent deployed to the area, which was cordoned off and searched. However, no arrests had been made at the time of reporting. The incident has sparked outrage and concern about the safety of law…
