Pakistan observed a subdued Basant festival on Tuesday, with festivities cancelled in response to the recent terrorist attack in Peshawar’s mosque. The event, which usually attracts millions of revelers, was marred by somberness as the nation grappled with the aftermath of the devastating attack. In a statement, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and urged citizens to exercise caution during the celebrations. She also appealed to shopkeepers not to overcharge for flying kites and other festive items. The attack on the mosque in Peshawar has raised concerns about the resurgence of terrorism…
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Lahore has been placed on high security alert in the wake of the recent terror attack in Islamabad, according to CCPO Lahore, Umar Sheikh. In a statement, Mr. Sheikh said that special security measures have been taken for mosques, Imam Bargahs, and other religious places. He directed the police to ensure the best possible security arrangements for public places and markets, and to increase the vigilance of entry and exit points in the city. The CCPO has also instructed supervisory officers to remain active in the field, maintain continuous monitoring, and have police teams keep a special eye on hotspots.…
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. According to foreign media reports, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated in a statement that the bombing, which targeted a mosque, is a heinous act of terrorism. The statement further noted that several innocent lives were lost and many others were injured in the blast, and that Qatar reiterates its unwavering stance against terrorism and violent activities. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has also condemned the bombing in Islamabad, terming it a “horrific” attack. In a statement, the Organization of Islamic…
Islamabad, Pakistan – The investigation into the recent bombing at the Khadija Mosque in Islamabad has led to the identification of the terrorist responsible for the attack. According to sources, the bomber’s identity was confirmed through his identification card, which was found at the scene of the bombing. The card revealed the bomber’s name to be Yasser. Intelligence sources reveal that the bomber had spent the past five months in Afghanistan, where he received training in terrorist activities. The government has claimed that the bomber had made multiple trips to Afghanistan, where he received training in terrorist operations. In a…
Pakistan authorities have foiled a human trafficking ring and arrested multiple suspects, including two women who were traveling to Dubai. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Department took action at Karachi Airport, where the two women were offloaded during immigration clearance. According to FIA officials, one of the women, a resident of Faisalabad, had confessed to being part of an immoral network. In a separate operation, the FIA Immigration Department apprehended a passenger at Karachi Airport for attempting to travel abroad with fake travel documents. Officials said the suspect had been using social media platforms, Facebook and WhatsApp, to recruit…
The Islamabad High Court has intervened in the fraud case involving the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Najaf Hamid, the brother of former Director General ISI, Faiz Hamid. Justice Ijazul Ahsan Manhas, the special judge, has stayed the order to arrest Najaf Hamid and issued notices to both parties, seeking their responses. According to the court order, the trial court had approved Najaf Hamid’s bail on January 16, but without any reason, the bail order was taken back. The order to cancel the bail remains suspended until further notice. Sources claim that all relevant agencies have been asked to provide…
Pakistan has been left in shock and grief after a devastating terrorist attack on a mosque in Islamabad’s Trelai area. According to reports, the attack resulted in the loss of 32 innocent lives, with many more injured. The incident has been widely condemned by the global community, including the United Nations, which has expressed its solidarity with the Pakistani government and people in their fight against terrorism and extremism. In a statement, PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz condemned the attack, stating that it was a heinous act of terrorism that targeted innocent people. He also appealed for calm and restraint, urging…
Islamabad, Pakistan – The federal government has initiated an investigation into the recent bombing at the Islamabad mosque, which resulted in the deaths of 32 people and injured over 170 others. The probe is being conducted in collaboration with the National Forensic Agency and NADRA, with the police collecting evidence from the scene. According to sources, the bomber first fired shots before entering the mosque and firing six rounds, with investigators recovering the shells from the location. The police claim that the bomber then detonated explosives in the mosque hall, using around 4 kilograms of shrapnel-laden explosives. The bombing occurred…
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the last two days remain for Saudi visa applicants to obtain their visas with bio-metric. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry, all Hajj visa applicants must obtain their visas with bio-metric by 8th February to ensure their eligibility. The spokesperson also stated that Hajj applicants can complete the bio-metric process by using the Saudi Visa Bio-App while seated at home. However, to facilitate the applicants, all Saudi Tashir Centers across the country will remain open from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Ministry has…
Article: Pakistan has achieved another significant milestone in its human spaceflight program with the successful completion of the second phase of selecting astronauts. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), after initial screening, two candidates have been shortlisted for further evaluation. The shortlisted candidates have undergone comprehensive medical and psychological tests in China, and will subsequently receive training in spaceflight at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center. Following the training, one of the candidates will be selected for a space mission in October, while the other will be selected in November. This development comes after Pakistan and China signed…
