Over 25 civilians convicted by Military Courts for May 9 riots
On December 21, 2024, Pakistan’s military court sentenced 25 civilians to prison for attacking military facilities during the unrest in May 2023. The court handed down sentences ranging from two to ten years, with 14 individuals receiving the maximum term. The unrest erupted after authorities arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan. His supporters reportedly stormed […]
IT Minister Prioritizes National Security Amid Internet Disruptions
Pakistan’s IT Minister, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reassured citizens that the government prioritizes national security, especially amidst recent internet disruptions. She acknowledged concerns about slow internet speeds, attributing them to efforts aimed at upgrading the country’s web-management system. To address these concerns, Khawaja announced plans to auction 4G and 5G spectrums in April. This initiative aims […]
Parachinar facing humanitarian crisis amidst medicine shortage
The recent wave of clash and violence lands Parachinar into dark phase of humanitarian crisis. The shortage of health facilities and medicines making the condition even worse. The mounting patients and children are in dire need of medical care. Parachinar is a volatile area near Afghan border. It has history of suffering emerging from land […]
Pakistani commercial ship a step towards economic self-reliance
Pakistan has taken a historic step in its maritime industry by announcing the construction of its first commercial ship in over four decades. The project is a joint effort of the Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard, and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). It marks a significant move towards reducing the country’s reliance on foreign shipping companies […]
Pakistan Launches Final 2024 Nationwide Polio Eradication Drive
Pakistan has launched its final nationwide polio eradication drive for 2024, aiming to immunize 44 million children under five. This effort comes after a concerning rise in polio cases, with 63 reported this year. The campaign, which started on December 16, deploys 400,000 workers across 143 districts to administer the oral polio vaccine. Prime Minister […]
Pakistan-Tajikistan joint meeting to bolster bilateral cooperation
Pakistan-Tajikistan proposed to enhance relation in agricultural, trade, education and sport sectors On Wednesday, Pakistan and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to bolster bilateral cooperation. At seventh Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission meeting in Islamabad, both countries signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs). Minister of Economic Affair hosted this meeting. The first MoU was about paving the way […]
Ahmadi man axed to death reportedly in religiously motivated attack
Last week, Ahmadi man Tayyab Ahmed axed to death in Dhamial Camp Rawalpindi in a religious motivated attack. The attacker allegedly slurred anti-Ahmadi while he carried out attack. The attacker invoked prior warning for “Qadianis” to leave the area before launching the attack. “I have warned you Qadianis to leave this place,” the assault reportedly […]
New Gwadar airport named flagship venture to be operational by month-end
New Gwadar International Airport, driver of regional connectivity, is set to be open by the end of the month. As preparations are on completing stage, Zeeshan Saad, DG of Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), visited to review its readiness. The project team enlightened airport stakeholders on available business opportunities and the economic zones tied to the […]
Amnesty International reserved concerns over Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment
Amnesty criticized bill 0ver empowering forces against international laws In previous month, the government of Pakistan tabled bill in the National Assembly to empower forces. It allows to keep individuals in ‘prevention’ for three months under terrorism charges. Without any in-depth discussion on this amendment, Syed Ghulam Mustafa, Deputy Speaker, proposed amendments to the Anti-Terrorism […]
‘I refrained from migrating to Pakistan in fear of being labeled an ISI collaborator’ Dr. Zakir Naik reveals why he chose not to move to Pakistan
In a candid podcast, Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik discusses his decision to stay in Malaysia, challenges in India, and his upcoming visit to Pakistan. Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik recently opened up about his decision to avoid migrating to Pakistan, citing concerns about being falsely labeled as an ISI collaborator. In a […]
