Zahir Jaffer, convicted in the brutal murder of Noor Mukadam, on Wednesday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court. He is challenging the top court’s May 20 verdict, which upheld his death sentence for the gruesome 2021 murder of the 27-year-old at his sprawling Islamabad mansion. Earlier this year, a three-member bench, led by Justice Hashim Kakar and comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, had upheld Jaffer’s death penalty and fine. The apex court, however, reduced the sentences of co-accused—Jaffer’s watchman and gardener—ruling that the punishments they had already served were sufficient. This high-profile case garnered…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan has vehemently refuted India’s accusations of cross-border terrorism, urging New Delhi to critically examine its own conduct rather than deflecting blame. During a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, dismissed the Indian allegations. He advised New Delhi to alter its approach instead of relying on its “tired narrative of victimhood and blame-shifting.” “It is India which actively sponsors, aids and abets terrorism in my country and beyond,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon told the 15-member body on Tuesday…
In the wake of devastating floods and landslides triggered by cloudbursts in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), the National Highway Authority (NHA) has significantly stepped up its efforts to restore traffic across several disrupted sections of the Karakoram Highway (KKH), the agency announced on Wednesday. According to the NHA spokesperson, acting on direct instructions from Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, dedicated teams are working tirelessly around the clock with heavy machinery and manpower to clear blocked routes. The NHA remains fully committed to these ongoing operations, with active work in all rain and landslide-affected areas throughout Gilgit Baltistan. At Tatta…
A newlywed woman, who was undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital for injuries reportedly sustained from her husband’s torture, tragically passed away on Wednesday due to pulmonary arrest. Hospital authorities stated, “The woman’s intestines were damaged [and] she died a short while ago,” adding that the victim had undergone an abdominal surgery where half of her intestines were removed. The woman was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition on July 4 and had been receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre. “The woman’s condition was critical from the beginning, she never regained consciousness and was on a ventilator as her…
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta on Wednesday extended the physical remand of tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz by 10 days. This extension is in connection with the brutal killing of a couple, allegedly for “honor,” ahead of Eid ul Adha. Police identified the victims as Bano Bibi and Ehsan Ullah, who were reportedly shot dead on the orders of a local tribal jirga in Dagari, on the outskirts of the provincial capital. The incident drew widespread attention and outrage across Pakistan last week after a video circulating on social media depicted the couple being fatally shot in Dagari. Sherbaz was…
In a significant diplomatic achievement, Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached an in-principle agreement to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports. This consensus was forged during a high-level meeting in Dhaka between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh’s Home Minister Lieutenant General (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. Minister Naqvi, currently on an official visit to Bangladesh, received a warm welcome from his counterpart upon arrival at the Ministry of Home Affairs, including a guard of honor, before discussions commenced. During their meeting, the two ministers engaged in extensive talks on bilateral issues and matters of mutual interest,…
On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s vigorous diplomatic engagement, affirming the nation’s unwavering commitment to collaborate with global partners in advancing the shared objectives of peace, development, and human rights. Speaking at a reception hosted by Pakistan’s Mission in New York to mark Pakistan’s Presidency of the UN Security Council, Dar noted, “Our engagement transcends the Security Council and is reflected across the UN system — from the General Assembly to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and beyond.” Amidst increasing global instability, Dar advocated for inclusive dialogue and cooperative diplomacy over…
Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan, sons of the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, met with Richard Grenell, an aide to US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday. This meeting took place in anticipation of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest aimed at securing their father’s release from prison. The 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been held since August 2023, facing multiple charges ranging from corruption to terrorism, following his removal from power via an opposition no-confidence motion in April 2022. The sons of the jailed PTI founder first publicly highlighted their father’s imprisonment in May. In June, Kasim Khan voiced his apprehension regarding…
A recent U.S.-based study has revealed that while feelings of anger intensify among women as they approach midlife, their capacity to express these emotions tends to diminish. The research, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Menopause, utilized data from the extensive Seattle Midlife Women’s Health Study. This long-running study meticulously observed the emotional and physiological transformations in 271 women aged between 35 and 55 over several years. According to the findings, the majority of the study participants were well-educated, employed, married, and belonged to the middle class. The average age at the study’s commencement was 41.6 years. Researchers observed that…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent lunch meeting with Pakistan’s military chief has triggered a private diplomatic protest from India, serving as a warning to Washington about potential risks to their bilateral ties. This development comes as New Delhi reportedly recalibrates its relationship with China as a strategic hedge, according to officials and analysts. The meeting, coupled with other emerging tensions in the U.S.-India relationship after decades of strong ties, has cast a shadow over ongoing trade negotiations. This is particularly significant as the Trump administration considers imposing tariffs against India, a key partner in the Indo-Pacific. Three senior Indian government…
