A report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Pakistan’s political parties lack a functional web presence, despite increasing digital engagement and mandatory legal requirements. The report, Assessing Web Presence of Political Parties in Pakistan, found that only 58 out of 166 registered political parties — roughly 35 per cent — maintain fully or partially operational websites. Even among the 20 political parties currently represented in the National Assembly and/or provincial legislatures, just 14 (70pc) had websites that were at least partially functional. This digital shortfall comes in contrast to provisions under Section…
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Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on Monday visited the residence of martyred Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf and offered condolences to the bereaved family. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the air chief paid rich tribute to the martyred officer, who embraced martyrdom during enemy aggression at an operational airbase in the ongoing Battle of Haq. “Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf’s courage and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Pakistan Air Force,” said Air Chief Marshal Sidhu. He added that the bravery and…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday asserted that India’s “blame game” against Pakistan has been exposed to the world, dismissing recent allegations as baseless. Speaking to the media at the airport ahead of his official three-day visit to China, Mr Dar said the international community now recognizes that the accusations levelled by India lack merit. “India has been exposed all over the world. The world has come to know that the allegations against Pakistan were baseless,” he said. The visit, scheduled from May 19 to 21, comes at a critical juncture following recent escalations between the…
Six members of a single family were shot dead in a house in the Khatko Pul area of Peshawar, while a woman sustained injuries in the attack, police said on Monday. According to the police, three of the deceased were women. The injured woman was immediately shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for medical treatment. Initial investigations revealed that the two parties involved were neighbors. The deceased family members were reportedly accused of killing a woman from the opposing family, which led to the retaliatory attack. Police officials confirmed that the accused fled the scene after the incident. Law enforcement agencies…
Pakistan’s military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has declared that Pakistan will respond “mercilessly” to any aggression from India, warning New Delhi against escalating tensions in the region. Speaking to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) dismissed Indian accusations linking Pakistan to the recent attack in Pahalgam, asserting that India’s use of such incidents for political mileage is both baseless and dangerous. “India is not Israel, nor is Pakistan Palestine,” he said, rejecting any comparisons and cautioning that South Asia is not a playground for military adventurism. “We are not a nation…
Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reportedly compiled a list of prominent Pakistani YouTubers accused of running hate campaigns against the state and military leadership. According to sources within the PTA, the agency has submitted requests to the federal government seeking immediate approval to block and shut down these YouTube channels operating within Pakistan. The move comes as part of a broader effort to curb content deemed detrimental to national security and public order during the ongoing diplomatic strain. The list reportedly includes well-known personalities such as Imran Riaz, Sabir Shakir, Siddique Jan,…
National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Asim Malik and Iranian NSA Ali Akbar Ahmadian held a detailed telephone conversation on Monday. The conversation addressed a range of shared concerns, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening economic engagement and jointly addressing regional security challenges. Ahmadian emphasized that Iran and Pakistan “will not allow regional peace to be undermined by external players.” Lt. Gen. Asim Malik praised Iran’s “positive and stabilizing role” in the region and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate more closely with Tehran on matters of mutual interest. This phone call follows a similar exchange last week between the Iranian…
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday approved the appointment of Justice Ijaz Swati as the permanent Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court (BHC). The decision was made during a meeting of the JCP held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The commission considered three names for the position under a single-point agenda and unanimously approved Justice Swati’s elevation. Following the decision, the Judicial Commission formally conveyed its recommendation to the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister through an official letter. Sources confirmed that the Prime Minister’s Office has been duly informed. Justice Swati’s appointment now…
Eidul Adha is anticipated to be celebrated across Pakistan on Friday, June 7th, as astronomers predict that the crescent moon marking the start of Zilhaj is most likely to be sighted on May 28th. Renowned astronomer Dr. Faheem Hashmi shared insights into the lunar cycle, explaining that the new moon will not be visible on May 27th, as it will be only 11 hours old at sunset – too young to be sighted with the naked eye. “However,” he added, “the moon will be over 35 hours old by May 28th, significantly increasing the chances of its visibility throughout Pakistan.”…
Oklahoma cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad was fast asleep on his flight from Uganda last month when a member of his team woke him up to say someone needed a doctor. Trad rushed over to the passenger who needed help to find a man drenched with sweat and complaining of chest pain. The man looked at the doctor and anxiously asked, “am I going to die?” “Not today,” Trad told the man. He believed that the man in front of him was having a heart attack – pain the doctor was intimately familiar with after surviving one just last year. Trad…
