Category: Pakistan
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Laghari Women Protest Outside Sukkur Press Club, Allege Police Brutality and Illegal Arrests
Sukkur (Bureau Report): Women belonging to the Laghari community and residing in the Garam Godi area of Sukkur staged a strong protest outside the Sukkur Press Club, alleging police brutality, injustice, violation of the sanctity of their homes and forced arrests of male family members. The protesting women raised strong slogans against the alleged misconduct…
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Pakistan at birth: Fascinating facts from the country’s earliest days
Every August, the story of Pakistan’s independence arrives with familiar images: green-and-white flags, the national anthem, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s speeches and crowds celebrating on the streets. But the birth of a country is rarely as neat as the version we inherit today. In the days and months surrounding August 1947, Pakistan was still figuring…
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World leaders, friendly nations wish Pakistan peace, prosperity on Independence Day
World leaders and friendly nations extended Independence Day greetings to Pakistan on Friday, as the country marked 79 years of independence with special prayers and events honouring the sacrifices of its founding fathers. The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals. An elegant change of guard…
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Armed Forces congratulate nation on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces have extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on the country’s 79 years of independence, reaffirming their resolve to defend the country’s sovereignty, uphold the Constitution and safeguard its national interests, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The joint message was issued by Chief of Army Staff…
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Sukkur: Citizen Allegedly Falls Ill After Eating Chicken from Khairo Fast Food
Sukkur : A citizen has reportedly fallen seriously ill after allegedly consuming chicken and fast food from the well-known Khairo Qeema Wala/Khairo Fast Food restaurant located on Dhak Road, Sukkur. According to citizen Rato Khan, he purchased and consumed chicken and fast food from the restaurant, following which his health suddenly deteriorated. His family stated…
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Meets Field Marshal Asim Munir, Agreement Reached to Enhance Defence and Security Cooperation
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, leading a high-level delegation, visited General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where he met Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral relations between Pakistan and…
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Alleged Rigging in AJK Elections: Election Commission Reserves Verdict
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has reserved its decision after completing the hearing on a petition seeking recounting of votes and alleging irregularities in the election results of LA-17 Haveli, the home constituency of AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore. The hearing of the recounting petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate…
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Broad Peak Accident: Local Porters Recover Body of Pakistani Mountaineer Sohail Sakhi
Shigar (Abid Shigri): The body of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, who had gone missing following an accident on Broad Peak, has been recovered from beneath an avalanche by local porters after several hours of strenuous efforts. The porters transported the body to the Broad Peak Base Camp, from where it was airlifted to Skardu by…
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British High Commissioner Assures Cooperation to Resolve Delays in Pakistani Students’ UK Visas
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has assured cooperation and necessary steps to address delays in the issuance of UK visas to Pakistani students. She made the assurance during a meeting with Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, during which the two sides discussed Pakistan-UK bilateral relations and various…
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Pakistan Retains Decision to Import One Million Tonnes of Wheat to Meet Domestic Needs
ISLAMABAD: The government has agreed to retain its decision to import one million tonnes of wheat to meet the country’s domestic requirements and ensure adequate supplies in the market. An important meeting of the Wheat Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, was held to review the country’s wheat requirements,…
