End of Protests in Karachi Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) has ended its protests in various areas of Karachi, as announced by party chairman Allama Raja Nasir Abbas late Wednesday night. He stated that an agreement has been reached between the rival tribes of Kurram, leading to the decision to end protests across the country. Peace Accord in Kurram A grand jirga has successfully mediated a peace accord in Kurram, where both warring tribes agreed to cooperate with the government. Under this agreement, both sides have consented to surrender their weapons to the government and dismantle all bunkers. Sawab Khan, a member…
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Increasing Street Crimes in Karachi and Loss of Lives Street crimes in Karachi have not only put citizens’ lives at risk but have also instilled fear across the city. According to statistics from Karachi Police Media Cell, at least 104 individuals lost their lives in street crimes in the past year. Some were killed for resisting, while others were murdered over valuable items such as mobile phones, bikes, and cars. The Story of Syed Ali Rahber Syed Ali Rahber, a food delivery worker, was tragically killed in March 2024. As he was riding his motorcycle near Jinnah Chowrangi Flyover during…
Islamabad High Court Warns Tax Authorities Against Misuse of Powers The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Shahid Hussain Khawaja, a co-accused in the Rs3.2 billion sales tax fraud case, against a nominal surety bond of Rs100. The court termed the tax department’s criminal investigation an overreach of authority. Key Details of the Verdict Justice Babar Sattar directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman to circulate the court’s order. The court noted that no evidence was provided by the state to substantiate the petitioner’s involvement in the fraud. The petitioner’s arrest violated a prior Lahore High…
14-Point Accord: Disarmament, Elimination of Bunkers, and Formation of Oversight Committee After prolonged negotiations, a peace agreement has been signed between the warring tribes in Kurram. Malik Sawab Khan, a member of the jirga, stated that both sides have agreed to disarm and dismantle bunkers under the 14-point peace accord. Key Details of the Agreement Representatives from both tribes (45 each) signed the accord. The agreement mandates the elimination of bunkers and surrender of weapons to the government. A committee will be formed within 15 days to oversee implementation. Success of the Jirga Held at Kohat Fort under the leadership…
KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued a final warning to the protesters, urging them to shift their sit-ins to a designated location or face strict action. Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar stated, “The government will enforce its writ under all circumstances […] unrest in the city cannot be allowed.” Ongoing Protests Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) protesters have been staging sit-ins at multiple locations in Karachi for the past nine days. The minister revealed that numerous negotiations were held with the protesters but failed to yield any resolution. He highlighted the challenges faced by citizens due to road closures and stressed that…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. This annual exchange was conducted under the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks Against Nuclear Installations and Facilities. Pakistan handed over its list to the Indian High Commission representative at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Simultaneously, India’s Ministry of External Affairs provided its list to Pakistan’s High Commission representative in New Delhi. FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated, “Signed on December 31, 1988, the agreement requires both countries to exchange lists of nuclear installations on January 1 each year.”…
KARACHI: Residents of the port city continue to face severe traffic disruptions as sit-ins by Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) over the Parachinar crisis entered their ninth day on Wednesday. Currently, sit-ins are being staged at seven locations by MWM protesters and Sunni group Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), whose protests began on Tuesday. According to traffic police, roads from Abul Hassan Isphahani Road, Abbas Town to Sohrab Goth, and Kamran Chowrangi to Mosamiyat are blocked. Additionally, the route from Numaish Chowrangi to Guru Mandir and from Water Pump to Ancholi remains closed. The road from University Road near Safari Park to…
KARACHI: Despite a notable increase in the number of Pakistanis aspiring to travel abroad, 121,418 fewer passports were issued in 2024 compared to the previous year. There was also a significant rise in the number of citizens applying for e-passports in 2024. Passport Director General (DG) Mustafa Jamal Qazi revealed that 6,596,520 passports were issued to Pakistanis in 2024, whereas the figure was 6,717,938 in 2023. A total of Rs47.65 billion was deposited into the national exchequer through passport fees in 2024. According to the DG, 715,074 overseas Pakistanis obtained passports in 2024, while 5,206,234 passports were issued to citizens…
The federal government has decided to make fingerprints and photographs mandatory for children over the age of 10 as part of their Child Registration Certificate (CRC), commonly known as B-Form. For the first time in Pakistan’s history, fingerprints and photographs will become integral components of the B-Form — a significant step aimed at preventing identity theft and misuse of information. Under the phased implementation, special registration certificates will be issued starting January 15. The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), in collaboration with the Passport Department, will collect biometric data and photographs of children aged 10 to 18 during the…
Four more bodies of Pakistanis who perished in last month’s Greek boat tragedy have been recovered, raising the total number of recovered corpses to nine, confirmed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified as Shabbir, Zain Ali, and Zeeshan — all residents of Narowal — and Owais Ali from Sialkot. The bodies have been shifted to a hospital in Athens from the Greek island of Gavdos. The Pakistani embassy is making arrangements to repatriate the remains, but this process may take another week. This development comes after over 80 Pakistanis drowned when boats carrying them…
