At Least 20 Killed in Attack on Miners in Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan – At least 20 miners were killed, and seven others injured in a brutal attack at a private coal mine in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan, on Friday. Unidentified gunmen stormed the Junaid Coal Company’s site in the Duki area, using heavy weaponry, according to local police and media reports. The early […]
Awaz App for Reporting Human Rights Violations
The government has launched the Awaz App, a mobile application designed to allow citizens to report human rights (HR) violations effectively. Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar officially launched the Awaz App on Wednesday. The Ministry for Human Rights described this groundbreaking application as a pivotal tool in addressing and reporting […]
Government Announces No-Bag Policy for Islamabad Students
The increasing weight of school bags has become a concern, especially for young learners who struggle to carry numerous books and supplies. To address this issue, the federal government is considering measures to reduce the burden on students. A new student-friendly policy, set to begin on August 1, will eliminate the need for school bags […]
Imran Khan Ready to Forgive and Open Dialogue Channels: Barrister Gohar
PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar, stated that PTI founder Imran Khan is ready to forgive and move forward with negotiations. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar mentioned that lawyers met with Imran Khan today, during which Khan expressed concerns about not being allowed to communicate with his sons. Barrister Gohar emphasized that Imran […]
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Continues to Face Sexual Harassment in Fort Worth Jail, Says Attorney
Live Stafford Smith, the American attorney representing Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, has revealed alarming details about her treatment in a Fort Worth, Texas jail. According to Smith, Dr. Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist, is continuously being sexually harassed, with a recent incident involving a security guard raping her as punishment just two weeks ago. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui […]
Christian Man Injured in Sargodha Mob Attack Dies in Rawalpindi Hospital
A Christian man who was injured and rescued from a mob attack in Sargodha late last month has died in a hospital in Rawalpindi, a relative confirmed on Monday. The man succumbed to his injuries after being transferred to Rawalpindi for treatment following the brutal attack. The incident occurred on May 25, when Sargodha police […]
Pakistan’s March Inflation Expected to Ease Between 22.5% to 23.5%
The Finance Ministry of Pakistan, in its monthly economic update released on Friday, projected that inflation in March is anticipated to range between 22.5% and 23.5%, with further easing expected in April. The country, grappling with prolonged high inflation and subdued growth, received a short-term bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2023, narrowly […]
Asif Labels Afghanistan as ‘Source of Terrorism’
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif pointed fingers at Afghanistan, accusing the neighboring country of failing to address the root causes of terrorism and calling for enhanced cooperation to combat the growing threat. “Despite our efforts, Kabul is not making any progress in rooting out terrorism emanating from its soil,” Mr. Asif expressed on social media platform […]
Pakistan Ranked 2nd Most Polluted Country
Pakistan finds itself in the throes of a concerning environmental crisis as pollution levels continue to escalate across the nation, mirroring a trend seen in many South Asian countries. Recent data reveals that Pakistan’s air quality remains among the poorest globally, posing serious health risks to its population. According to a report by IQAir, a […]
President Rejects Caretaker Summary
President Arif Alvi has rejected the summary regarding the caretaker parliamentary affairs ministry, disputing the planned National Assembly meeting set for 10 am on February 26. The president has emphasized the importance of finalizing the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities before the assembly convenes. This decision has sparked a constitutional discussion, leading […]