A.V. Saina School recently hosted the 7th Inter-School Art Competition, which saw participation from several prominent schools in the city. The competition was divided into two categories: Category A for students from 6th to 8th grade and Category B for students from 9th to 11th grade. The theme for the competition was given to the students, who had to create art pieces within the allotted time. The competition began at 9 am and lasted until 11 am, after which the ceremony for the distribution of certificates and awards was held. Renowned artist, Tabby Romain, served as a judge for the…
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The Sindh government has reacted strongly to Governor Kamran Tessori’s statement on the Glittering Plaza tragedy. In a statement from Karachi, Sindh government spokesperson Saadia Javed said that the Governor’s claims that the site of the tragedy was not being used are nothing but a lie. She added that the Governor’s role is only to make headlines and promote himself, and he has failed to provide details on the federal government’s aid. Saadia Javed accused Governor Tessori of causing distress to the people of Karachi with his irresponsible actions. She said that the Governor cannot do anything, and even the…
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Saeed Hussain Umrani have praised the security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in the Balochistan province. In a statement, President Zardari said that the nation’s unwavering resolve and the security forces’ role in the war against terrorism have been commendable. He further stated that operations against FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) are inevitable for national security, and the war against terrorism caused by external interference will continue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised the security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in Balochistan…
The Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information, Shafi Jan, has stated that the federal government’s statement regarding the evacuation from the Tora Bora valley is baseless. Shafi Jan reacted to the federal government’s statement on the local population’s relocation from the Tora Bora valley. He said that the federation is trying to dump the operation’s waste on the provincial government. The Chief Minister of KP, Sahibzada Saeed ur Rahman Afridi, has stated that he is no longer invited to attend funerals and is not allowed to participate in them. Shafi Jan said that the entire…
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a scathing critique of the current state of politics and security in Pakistan, PPP leader, Farhatullah Babar, has emphasized the need for constitutional reforms to ensure that the country’s leadership remains accountable to the people. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Babar highlighted the importance of upholding the principles of justice and equality in the face of rising threats to democracy. Babar’s comments come as the country grapples with a multitude of challenges, including the scourge of terrorism, which has left a trail of destruction and devastation in its wake. The PPP leader stressed that the…
The 27th Amendment was a focal point of discussion on the third day of the Think Tank Festival in Lahore, where former Attorney General Irfan Qadir called for accountability of all judges and politicians. He emphasized that the free judiciary would have to face the same circumstances that exist today, including federal ministers, the Prime Minister, and judges being declared unfit. Irfan Qadir questioned whether Pakistan had forgotten the role of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, who had called for Parliament to agree on the appointment of judges through a consensus. Speaking at the event, Irfan Qadir stated that Pakistan…
Sindh government’s spokesperson facing backlash as MQM-P’s Sindh Assembly member Maaz Mahboob accuses them of playing politics instead of taking practical steps to aid the affected. Maaz Mahboob, a member of the Sindh Assembly from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), has criticized the Sindh government for what he calls “a show of politics” amidst the devastation. According to him, the government’s spokesperson has been “trying to mislead” the public, and as a result, allegations are being made left and right. The real issue, Maaz Mahboob points out, is the failure of the rescue efforts, and the government is trying to…
The Sindh government’s surrender policy has proven effective in curbing dacoities, says PPP leader Pir Pagaro. While addressing a press conference in Jacobabad, he stated that several dacoits have surrendered and handed themselves over to the authorities. The surrendering dacoits are reportedly encouraging their accomplices to do the same. Pir Pagaro emphasized that resorting to arms in inter-tribal disputes is not an effective solution and will not yield any positive results. He suggested that the parties involved should seek a peaceful resolution through the law. Meanwhile, the opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Insaf, has rescheduled its planned protest on February 8, following a…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a landmark judgment, has ruled that khula is a separate and unique legal right that cannot be automatically converted into divorce by courts. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Muneeba Saeed, held that courts cannot convert a woman’s divorce claim into khula without her explicit and voluntary consent. In a significant decision, the Supreme Court bench declared that if a husband marries another woman in violation of the Muslim Family Law Ordinance without the consent of his wife or the reconciliation council, the wife is entitled to a divorce and…
Sindh is bracing for a massive relief operation after the MQM announced its decision to launch a Sindh Relief Drive. The move comes in response to the devastation caused by the PPP in the province, which the MQM claims to have exposed to the people. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, MQM senior leader Haider Abbas Rizvi stated that the MQM has decided to launch the Sindh Relief Drive to address the basic needs of the people in cities and towns across the province. He expressed his party’s resolve to make the PPP accountable for the misuse of NFC funds,…
