Category: Pakistan
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman Urges Banned Awami Action Committee to Avoid Further Action, Allow Time for Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has appealed to the banned Awami Action Committee to refrain from taking any further action for the time being and to allow a few more days for efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff through dialogue. In a message addressed to the committee, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said…
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Saylani Welfare Chairman Reaffirms Cryptocurrency Is Permissible, Says Fatwa Issued 13 Months Ago
KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust Chairman Maulana Muhammad Bashir Farooq Qadri has reiterated that cryptocurrency is permissible under Islamic principles, stating that he had already issued a religious ruling (fatwa) supporting its use approximately 13 months ago. The statement came after recent media reports reignited debate over the religious and legal status of cryptocurrencies in…
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Hungarian Prime Minister Praises Pakistani Mangoes Gifted by PM Shehbaz Sharif
BUDAPEST: After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and several other world leaders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has also expressed admiration for the taste of Pakistani mangoes gifted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a post shared on social media, the Hungarian premier said that a pleasant surprise was waiting for him when he returned…
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Thousands of Suspicious Computerized Arms Licenses Uncovered in Pakistan Audit
ISLAMABAD: A government audit has uncovered serious irregularities in the computerization of arms licenses in Pakistan, revealing thousands of suspicious additional licenses and raising concerns over weaknesses in record management and oversight. According to the audit report, authorities identified 9,291 additional suspicious computerized arms licenses that do not match the official records maintained by the…
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Bilawal Bhutto Says Kashmiris Must Decide Their Future Through Constitutional Means
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the future of Kashmir should be determined by the people of Kashmir, but stressed that no constitutional change can be imposed through armed force or prolonged sit-in protests. Addressing party office-bearers and workers of the PPP in Muzaffarabad, Bilawal said the current situation…
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Court Issues Notices to Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Plea Seeking FIR Over Speech About Military
GUJRANWALA: A local court has issued notices to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Civil Lines Police Station on a petition seeking the registration of a criminal case over the cleric’s recent speech concerning the military. The application was filed by Advocate Manzoor Qadir Bhinder, requesting the…
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Pakistan Meteorological Department Issues Monsoon Outlook for Hindu Kush, Karakoram and Himalaya, Warns of Flood Risks
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its monsoon outlook for the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalayan mountain ranges, warning that above-normal temperatures and seasonal rainfall could increase the risk of flooding and other weather-related hazards in northern Pakistan. According to the PMD, near-normal monsoon rainfall is expected across the country’s northern regions, including…
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Former Customs Collector Among Five More Arrested in 400kg Silver Theft Case
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five more suspects, including a former Customs Collector, in connection with the high-profile theft and alleged smuggling of 400 kilograms of silver from the Customs Department. According to an FIA spokesperson, the case first came to light in April this year, when authorities discovered that 400 kilograms…
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Balochistan CM Says Government Ready for Constitutional Dialogue, Rules Out Talks with Separatists
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said the provincial government is prepared to engage in dialogue within the framework of Pakistan’s Constitution but will not negotiate with individuals or groups seeking to break up the country. Addressing participants of the 20th National Workshop, the chief minister emphasized the importance of the state, saying…
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Punjab CM Approves Maryam Nawaz Centre of Academic Leadership Pilot Project
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the Maryam Nawaz Centre of Academic Leadership pilot project, alongside plans to establish elite schools and improve access to clean drinking water in areas facing water quality issues across the province. The approval was granted during a meeting chaired by the chief minister in Lahore, where officials…
