A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant against President Yoon Suk-yeol, relating to his controversial declaration of martial law. The Seoul Western District Court approved the warrant on Tuesday, following a request from the Joint Investigation Headquarters, which includes officers from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), the police, and the Ministry of Defense. Yoon is accused of rebellion and the abuse of power. Yoon’s lawyer, Yun Gap-gyun, has called the warrant “illegal and unacceptable,” arguing that the CIO does not have the authority to investigate rebellion charges against the president. Political and Legal Crisis The…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The supreme leader of the Afghan Taliban has issued a decree prohibiting the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas where Afghan women are commonly found. The decree instructs that existing windows with such views should be blocked. According to a statement released by Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the decree mandates that new buildings avoid windows that provide visibility into spaces such as “the courtyard, kitchen, neighbor’s well, and other places typically used by women.” The decree warns: “Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards, or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts.” Municipal authorities…
Indian industrialist Sajjan Jindal, accompanied by his family, made a brief visit to Pakistan over the weekend to personally congratulate former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family on the joyous occasion of his grandson’s wedding. According to sources, Jindal and his family arrived at the Sharif family’s residence at Jati Umra in Lahore to convey their congratulations. The visit, which was kept low-profile, highlighted the personal rapport between the two families. The Jindal family spent a few hours in Lahore before departing for Mumbai on a special plane. Sajjan Jindal, a prominent figure in India’s business community, is the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the “Uraan Pakistan” program, a national economic transformation plan for 2024-29, in Islamabad. The event also marked the unveiling of the program’s logo and accompanying book. The ceremony was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. In his address, PM Shehbaz highlighted the challenges faced in the past nine months, praising the continuous efforts of both federal and provincial governments, as well as partners in prosperity, to achieve macroeconomic stability. Commitment to Economic Growth Shehbaz…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reaffirmed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) pledge to achieve “Haqeeqi Azadi” in 2025. Speaking to the media, he emphasized the need for true freedom, saying: “We must bring actual freedom. Those who brought the white paper should present their performance to the masses.” Economic Achievements and Criticism Gandapur highlighted a 44% increase in the province’s revenue since assuming office. He criticized the federal government, questioning the performance of other provinces: “Tell us how much revenue Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan have collected.” Regarding the IMF, he stated: “The IMF’s only target is KP because we…
Sindh has experienced a transformative shift in disaster management with the introduction of the Provincial Disaster Management Dashboard, driven by technological innovation. This project, launched under the UNDP and FCDO Risk Governance Framework, was piloted in Jamshoro, Thatta, and Naushahro Feroze, marking a significant step towards enhanced disaster resilience. Features and Benefits Integrated Data: The dashboard incorporates real-time data integration, enabling authorities to respond to floods, droughts, and other disasters more effectively. Advanced Features: Includes GIS mapping, resource monitoring, and impact assessment tools. Swift Response: Aggregates data from government agencies, NGOs, and meteorological departments for efficient resource allocation. Success and…
The Met Department has predicted rain and heavy snowfall in mountainous regions during the first week of January 2025, which may result in road closures and an intense cold wave in the upper areas of the country. According to the Met Department spokesperson, westerly winds are expected to enter Pakistan between January 1 and 6, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall to various regions. Rain and Snowfall Forecast Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain and snowfall are expected in Dir, Swat, Shangla, and Mohmand from January 1 to 5. Light rain and snowfall are also predicted in Nowshera, Swabi, Karak, Bannu, and Kohat. Murree…
Under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir (Nishan-e-Imtiaz Military), the Pakistan Army achieved significant milestones in 2024. Security forces and law enforcement agencies conducted over 59,775 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) during the year. These operations targeted terrorists and their facilitators, resulting in the elimination of 925 militants, including key figures such as Fida-ul-Rehman alias Lal, Ali Rehman alias Taha Swati, and Abu Yahya. Additionally, hundreds of arrests were made, with 73 most-wanted terrorists neutralized, and 14 militants surrendered to join the national mainstream. According to official data, security forces conducted an average of 169 operations…
Former Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khalid Khurshid, was sentenced to 34 years in prison by a Gilgit Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday. The court also imposed a fine of Rs0.6 million after finding him guilty of making threats that could lead to severe consequences. Judge Rehmat Shah presided over the proceedings, which concluded with the sentencing of Khurshid, who had been absent from the case hearings and was not present during the verdict. The court directed the Inspector General (IG) of Police to arrest Khurshid and transfer him to jail. Additionally, the Director General (DG) of Nadra was instructed to block…
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman, where Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Zulfiqar Haider, briefed members on Hajj arrangements. Dr. Haider stated that the ministry plans to step back from direct government involvement in Hajj management. He mentioned that in the future, private operators might take over Hajj arrangements. The Secretary urged private Hajj operators to withdraw their cases from the courts, warning that failure to do so would result in the revocation of their quotas. He added that Hajj management could be…
