A significant political shift has occurred in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) officially filed a No-Confidence Motion against the incumbent Prime Minister, Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, at the Assembly Secretariat. Concurrently, the PPP has named Faisal Mumtaz Rathore as its alternative candidate for the premiership. Mr. Rathore hails from the Haveli district of AJK, and his father was also a long-time member of the PPP. During a press conference in Muzaffarabad, senior PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf announced that the party has secured sufficient numbers and is confident in forming the next government in…
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A palpable wave of sorrow swept through the Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) as a condolence meeting was held at the Dow Medical College’s Moin Auditorium for three final-year students tragically drowned in the sea. The emotional gathering saw faculty, administration, and students openly grieving the irreparable loss. Vice-Chancellor Professor Nazli Hussain struggled to hold back tears as she addressed the assembly, describing the sudden departure of the three final-year students as “the most difficult time in life that will never be forgotten.” Highlighting the role of teachers as second parents, she instructed the students to make efforts to…
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Suhail Afridi, chaired a crucial provincial cabinet meeting where he made several significant public policy announcements, most notably declaring the formation of an Inquiry Commission to investigate the May 9th attack on Radio Pakistan. Speaking during the session, the Chief Minister stated that the commission will be tasked with gathering all evidence, including CCTV footage, and presenting a comprehensive report to the cabinet to uncover the truth behind the incident. Turning to economic policy, Mr. Afridi declared that making KP interest-free (Sood-free) is a foremost priority for his administration. He announced that a comprehensive policy…
In a significant move toward internal restructuring, the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Full Court has officially approved comprehensive amendments to the Supreme Court Rules 2025. The approval came during a Full Court meeting presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi. The crucial meeting was also convened to discuss the implications of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to the issued communiqué, the new amendments were sanctioned after a thorough and comprehensive review of the long-standing Supreme Court Rules 1980, modernizing the court’s procedural framework. A dedicated committee comprising Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Irfan Saadat, Justice Naeem Afghan, and…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken a significant step towards formalizing the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in the country by officially initiating their licensing process. This move is aimed at ensuring legal and secure access within the digital landscape. According to a notification released by the PTA, the authority has already issued Class Licenses to more than five companies for the provision of VPN services. These licensed entities are now authorized to offer VPN services solely for legal and authorized purposes. Under this new framework, users requiring VPN access can now obtain registration directly from these…
In a crucial and landmark ruling, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has strictly prohibited the use of government machinery and public resources in political activities, rallies, and large-scale public marches. The court issued a detailed four-page written order, establishing new boundaries for the conduct of political parties and government functionaries. The court’s order stated clearly that utilizing the national treasury’s resources for political activities constitutes a waste of public funds and is a direct violation of Articles 4, 5, and 25 of the Constitution. The PHC stressed the imperative for the state to draw a clear distinction between official state…
The campus of the University of Karachi (KU), a vital center of learning, is quickly turning into a zone of danger due to an escalating crisis involving stray dogs, with two young children recently suffering horrific injuries. This new wave of attacks has placed immense pressure on the university administration to take urgent measures. The KU administration confirmed the alarming trend, noting that four dog-biting incidents have been reported within the last month alone. The most recent attacks resulted in deep lacerations on a young girl’s leg and devastating facial injuries to a five-year-old boy. Dr. Hassan Auj, the university’s…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Food Authority has launched decisive operations in Peshawar, arresting a butcher for selling substandard meat and seizing a massive cache of harmful, adulterated spices from a local factory. According to the Food Authority spokesperson, a raid at a butcher shop in Peshawar’s Bacha Khan Chowk led to the recovery of meat sourced from underage animals, intended for sale to consumers. Recognizing this serious violation of public health standards, the butcher was immediately arrested and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against him. In a separate, parallel operation, the Authority raided a spice manufacturing factory in…
The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted a magnificent event to commemorate the birthday of Britain’s monarch, King Charles III. The occasion was graced by the presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who joined British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in welcoming the distinguished guests, underscoring the warmth of diplomatic ties. The British High Commission highlighted the current year as pivotal for the relationship between Pakistan and the UK, citing several major achievements in bilateral cooperation. A key development was the resumption of Pakistan’s national airline flight to Manchester after a five-year air safety ban was lifted, easing travel for…
A pivotal piece of social legislation, the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, was successfully passed in the Balochistan Assembly today, despite a highly charged atmosphere dominated by strong protests from the opposition benches. The approval of the bill, which aims to protect children from the perils of underage marriage, immediately triggered a major confrontation. Opposition members surrounded the Speaker’s dais, shouting slogans demanding the rejection of the bill. The session saw sharp exchanges between the government and opposition lawmakers, marking a period of intense political friction. Leader of the Opposition, Younis Aziz Zehri, stood firm in his dissent, declaring, “We reject…
