India has issued visas to only 100 Pakistani pilgrims for the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer Sharif, despite a quota of 500 Pakistani attendees set by the Indian authorities. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that India refused to grant visas to 400 Pakistani pilgrims, causing disappointment among those eager to participate in the religious event. The Urs, a significant religious gathering at the shrine of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, will be held in Ajmer, India. The 100 approved pilgrims will depart for Ajmer Sharif via Wagah on January 5. The spokesperson assured…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Turbat, Balochistan: A blast in the city of Turbat, Balochistan, on Saturday resulted in four fatalities and 32 injuries. Police confirmed that five of the injured are in critical condition. However, the nature of the blast has yet to be determined. A CCTV video showed several vehicles on the road when a large flame engulfed a passenger bus after the explosion. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zohaib Mohsin was also injured in the blast, along with six family members. According to police, Mohsin and his family were passing through the area when the explosion occurred. Security forces reported that the…
Peshawar: Five people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting incident near Tehkal, Peshawar, linked to an ongoing rivalry. According to police, the shooting occurred when members of one group, returning from a wedding ceremony, encountered their rivals in the Tehkal area. A gunfight broke out, leading to casualties. SP Warsak Mukhtar Khan confirmed that five individuals lost their lives, and six others were injured during the altercation. CCPO Qasim Shah revealed that the incident involved two rival groups with a long-standing feud over a commercial plaza, which had been a point of contention between them. Among the…
Islamabad: Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has reportedly expanded her role in the party by making changes in PTI’s legal matters and the Insaf Lawyers Forum (ILF). Sources revealed that Bushra Bibi sought a list of lawyers associated with PTI across the country. Advocate Qazi Anwar and Mashal Yousafzai have been instructed to report to her on legal matters. Additionally, Bushra Bibi has reportedly bound Advocate Anwar to consult with her before taking any actions regarding cases filed against PTI leadership. She also prohibited the party’s lawyers from conveying messages to PTI founder Imran Khan, who…
Islamabad: A guarantee submitted by a Pakistani PhD scholar, who was to study in France on a scholarship, has been exposed as fake. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) presented a report to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), revealing discrepancies in signatures through scientific examination. Following the report, the court directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) not to recover Rs25 million from Abdul Waheed, the appointed guarantor for the scholarship. The IHC stated that the HEC can file a case and initiate criminal proceedings against the PhD scholar Imran Taj and the officials involved. The FIA’s report disclosed that the questioned…
Islamabad: Backchannel negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been put on hold, with focus now shifting to the formal dialogue process. According to an informed source, the last backchannel meeting occurred on December 19, 2024, involving a government minister and a senior official, while PTI was represented by a key party leader. These backchannel contacts had been active during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and PTI’s November protest march to Islamabad. During the SCO summit, PTI agreed to call off its protest at D-Chowk after backchannel discussions ensured that doctors from PIMS hospital would be allowed…
Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud was injured in a fresh firing incident in the Bagan area, along with six others, including a Frontier Constabulary personnel, a policeman, and four civilians. The incident occurred just days after a peace agreement was reached following 50 days of negotiations. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital, and the DC was transferred to Peshawar for advanced treatment. Kohat Regional Police Officer Abbas Majeed Marwat stated that unidentified individuals were responsible for the firing and a search operation has been initiated to apprehend the culprits. The peace agreement had seen warring tribes…
KARACHI, QUETTA: Karachi experienced its first winter rain early Saturday morning, with light drizzle and showers reported in various areas of the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy weather in the evening, while weather expert Owais Hyder has indicated the possibility of more light drizzle in some parts of Karachi. The meteorologist stated that this wet spell might increase the intensity of the ongoing cold weather starting today. According to Met Office data, drizzle was recorded in Sharea Faisal, Karsaz, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Federal B Area, MA Jinnah Road, Numaish Chowrangi, Guru Mandir, Dalmia, Shanti Nagar, Scheme 33,…
KARACHI: One person lost their life, and over 24 others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle collision on the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway this morning (Saturday), according to rescue sources. The accident occurred early in the morning when four vehicles, including two passenger buses traveling from Hyderabad to Karachi, collided. Police confirmed that the deceased was a young man. Rescue teams were actively engaged at the site, with ambulances providing immediate medical aid. The injured were transported to the trauma center at Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment. According to police, the incident happened after light rain caused a passenger bus to skid…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson Barrister Saif stated that the aid convoy for Parachinar city in the crisis-hit Kurram district would be sent once the situation stabilizes. The convoy comprised over 75 vehicles ready to deliver essential items. The convoy, scheduled to depart at 10 am today, was halted following an attack on Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud in the Bagan area earlier today. The attack left five people, including the deputy commissioner, injured. The district administration noted that a decision regarding the convoy would be made after assessing the situation and consulting relevant stakeholders. The convoy was arranged amid a…
