Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has been cleared of all corruption and abuse of power allegations in an internal party inquiry, according to a report obtained by Geo News. The investigation report by Qazi Anwar, a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Internal Accountability Committee, found no evidence to support the accusations leveled against the speaker. The seven-page report, now submitted to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, states that the allegations made by PTI leader Azam Swati, ranging from financial irregularities to illegal appointments, could not be substantiated. The inquiry found that Speaker Swati had no involvement…
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The alarming trend of fatal accidents involving water tankers and dumpers continues to plague Karachi, as another such mishap claimed a life in the Baldia Sector 8 area. Police reported that a person was killed when a speeding water tanker struck them in Baldia Sector 8. The driver of the water tanker immediately fled the scene following the collision. However, law enforcement officials have managed to seize the vehicle, they added. In a separate incident in Baldia’s Naval Colony area, a dumper truck collided with a rickshaw, resulting in injuries to five individuals, including two women. The dumper truck driver…
In a positive development, the federal government has offered to engage in dialogue with the Sindh authorities to resolve their concerns regarding the contentious and disputed canal projects. This development follows a telephonic conversation between Adviser to Prime Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah and Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where both leaders agreed to address the matter through negotiations. They discussed resolving the long-standing issue concerning the distribution and management of water resources through canals. Sanaullah, in a statement, said that Premier Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif have instructed him to alleviate Sindh’s…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is arriving in Islamabad today (Sunday) to hold talks on various aspects of bilateral relations, including trade and investment. During his official visit, from April 20 to April 21, UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Abdullah will engage in discussions with his counterpart Ishaq Dar, covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the meeting will particularly focus on reviewing trade and investment, energy cooperation, regional security, and people-to-people linkages. “This high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted,…
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated on Sunday that the recent attacks on international fast-food chains across the country were executed under a coordinated plan. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, the provincial information minister strongly denounced the attacks, emphasizing the damage inflicted on public property. “These food chains employ 25,000 Pakistanis. The individual who lost their life in the attacks on the food chain was also a Pakistani,” the minister said, highlighting the country’s suffering due to these attacks. “Attacks are being carried out in Punjab as part of an organized strategy,” she added. Bokhari warned that no…
https://youtu.be/ZvlKeVKY3O0?si=q4hnhimsed8wO1Ty Houston: A Sufi Night Turned Sour Pakistani-American Police Chief Punched Over a Chair Dispute Community Event Turns Chaotic as Witness Testimony Alters the Narrative; Police Chief Muzaffar Siddiqi Injured By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: What began as a serene evening filled with the soulful rhythms of Qawwali quickly turned into a scene of unexpected commotion during a prominent community gathering in Houston. The event, hosted by well-known promoter Rehan Siddiqi, drew notable figures from the Pakistani-American community for what was expected to be a spiritually uplifting night. However, the event took a dramatic turn when Fort Bend…
From Harvard to Yale – Stories Written on the Walls of Universities! By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada In the stillness of night, when the world sleeps, some doors remain awake — doors behind which dreams of the future are woven, where flames of reason, research, thought, and inquiry burn bright. Today, one such door has been knocked upon — but not by those who ask questions, rather by those who silence them. Harvard University in America… is not just an academic institution. It is a lamp that has illuminated generations. Today, efforts are being made to extinguish that lamp, under…
As Eidul Azha approaches and southern parts of the nation brace themselves against soaring temperatures, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released critical advisories aimed at preventing the spread of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) and safeguarding citizens from the escalating threat of heatstroke. The NIH has directed provincial health departments, including those in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory, to proactively implement necessary arrangements in strict adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The health authority has also urgently called for the launch of widespread awareness campaigns to educate the public on essential precautionary measures…
Apricots belong to the family of stone fruits (drupes), characterized by their smooth skin, fleshy pulp, and a hard pit enclosing the seed. They are typically yellow and round, offering a delightful taste and a wealth of health-promoting properties. Known for being low in calories and packed with essential nutrients, apricots are a wonderful addition to a healthy diet. Furthermore, apricots boast a rich array of potent antioxidants, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which play a crucial role in combating harmful free radicals within the body. To maximize their benefits, it’s best to enjoy this fruit with its skin intact,…
At least $1.6 million in federal funds intended to capture and digitize the painful stories of generations of Indigenous children systematically abused in U.S. government-run boarding schools have been cut. These cuts are a direct result of federal funding reductions under President Donald Trump’s administration. These funding cancellations are just a portion of the grants recently axed by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Trump administration’s significant cost-cutting efforts across the federal government. However, coming so soon after a major federal investigation into the boarding school system by the previous administration and a formal apology by…
