Karachi, Pakistan – The 5-day Karachi International Book Fair 2025, organized by the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA), has officially kicked off at the Karachi Expo Centre. Thousands of book enthusiasts have gathered on the first day, giving witness to the fact that reading is alive and still holds the key to unlocking human consciousness. The event was inaugurated by Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah, who emphasized the importance of books and reading. He stated that he has been eagerly awaiting this international book fair for a whole year and that books are essential for our society, as…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Kundi has requested Punjab Chief Minister to transfer PTI founder Imran Khan to another jail. While speaking to the media in Chiniot, Faisal Kundi said that Sialkot’s Adiala Jail is not suitable for Khan, and they want him to be treated in accordance with the jail manual. He added that Khan should be given the same facilities as other prisoners, and this would prevent any kind of injustice. Responding to the governor’s comments, Federal Minister said that the government will not hesitate to take action wherever there is a disturbance, and the law will move against…
A disturbing video has surfaced, showing a domestic worker being brutally assaulted in Karachi’s Buffrzon area. In the footage, the woman can be seen being beaten and kicked, with her even being pushed down the stairs during the ordeal. According to police officials, the incident occurred on 11 December, and the accused, Noaman, is still at large. The police have registered a case against the victim, who has reportedly been identified as a member of the MQM. In a related development, the MQM’s central leader, Dr. Farooq Sattar, has stated that the police cannot be effective without a clear definition…
In a recent development, the Sargodha Session Court has sentenced a man to death for murder, while also imposing a fine of 5 million rupees on the accused. The police revealed that the accused committed the crime two years ago in the Bhawal area of Sargodha by firing at his opponent. In a separate development, the Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions in Sindh has expedited action against private educational institutions that have failed to implement the Freedom of Information Law, following a court decision issued on October 9. According to MQM sources, Shamaeelah Imran Farooq was undergoing…
Article: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will eradicate the boundaries between cities and towns. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the signal-free corridor on the Islamabad Expressway, he emphasized that until the urban-suburban boundaries are eliminated, the design and infrastructure of cities and towns will not improve. The Prime Minister stated that eliminating these boundaries is essential to solve problems and that such projects are vital for the convenience of the common man. He added that the best facilities for travel are welcome. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also stated that the Indian government has been taught a…
Pakistan’s Minister of Communication and President of the Pakistan Stability Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, has urged the government to refrain from making name changes and instead create new provinces, namely Southern, Western, and Northern Punjab. He made the call during a speech at a Christmas event in Lahore, emphasizing that the party’s manifesto includes creating new provinces to address the people’s problems. Abdul Aleem Khan stated that the party is aware of each and every person within the party and their actions, adding that he has a thorough understanding of the party’s internal and external workings. He emphasized that politicians…
The Sindh government has launched a crackdown on thieves stealing electricity in North Karachi’s Khumiso Goth. According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Electric (KE), the thieves attacked the KE staff, leaving two employees injured in the process. The spokesperson stated that a case has been registered against the thieves, who have caused a 40% loss to the affected feeder. The annual loss to the affected feeder is approximately 3.4 million units. Despite removing the unauthorized connections on a weekly basis, the KE spokesperson claimed that the thieves continue to reconnect them. The KE spokesperson emphasized that no compromise would…
The trial of the 2014 Model Town massacre case resumed in Lahore on May 9, with 33 accused, including Dr. Yasmien Rashid, recording their statements at the Kot Lakhpat Jail. Judge Manzar Ali Gil presided over the proceedings. The prosecution has completed recording statements from all 41 witnesses, paving the way for the expected verdict from the ATC Lahore. The court directed the lawyers of the accused to present their final arguments by the end of the case. The Sindh government’s Department of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions (DIR) has launched a crackdown on private educational institutions that have…
The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNACAD) conference in Doha has highlighted Pakistan’s anti-corruption reforms, with Syed Kooshur Abbas, a prominent Pakistani politician, delivering a keynote address on the country’s legal and institutional reforms. Abbas shed light on the implementation of accountable laws, the RTI framework, and steps to protect whistleblowers, emphasizing the importance of digital governance, land records, and complaint systems in increasing transparency. The Director of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions in Sindh has taken swift action against private educational institutions that have failed to implement the Freedom of Information Act, in accordance with the Supreme Court…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has seen a significant increase in terrorism-related incidents in 2025, according to a recent report by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The report revealed that a total of 1,588 terrorism-related incidents took place in the province during 2025, with the highest number of incidents (394) reported in Bannu. The report further stated that 181 terrorism-related incidents occurred in North Waziristan. According to the CTD report, a total of 502 civilians, including security personnel, were killed in KP in 2025. By the first week of December, 137 police personnel were killed and 236 were injured. The report also…
