Lahore — On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz delivered a special message emphasizing that Pakistan can only be transformed into a true welfare and moderate state by adhering to his revolutionary ideas. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid tribute to the intellectual greatness of Allama Iqbal, stating that his poetry not only instilled the consciousness of freedom among the Muslims of the subcontinent but also played a crucial role in defining the nation’s direction. She noted that his philosophy kept the movement of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad…
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Quetta — Pakistan Railways has been forced to repeatedly cancel two of the country’s major train services, the Jaffar Express and the Bolan Mail, citing technical reasons. This operational disruption has caused significant distress and inconvenience to hundreds of long-distance commuters. Jaffar Express Status: The Jaffar Express, which runs between Quetta and Peshawar, was cancelled for today (November 09). The Railways spokesperson confirmed that the train will also remain cancelled on November 12 and November 13. The primary cause for this cancellation is that the train failed to commence its journey from Peshawar yesterday, consequently preventing its scheduled arrival…
Quetta — The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti, has announced a historic breakthrough in the province’s health sector, reporting a significant increase in the coverage of child immunization (vaccination) rates. This achievement is particularly crucial for a province that has long struggled with basic healthcare challenges. According to Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, the child immunization coverage, which had remained stagnant for the past five years, has risen dramatically from 38% to 47% in just one year. He highlighted that this improvement has been verified by third-party verification and a report from a private university. Bugti stated that under…
Islamabad — A crucial session of the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice is underway to deliberate on the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a piece of legislation central to Pakistan’s current political discourse. The bill is expected to be passed by the committee after a clause-by-clause approval of the proposed amendments. However, this pivotal constitutional process is proceeding under the shadow of fierce protests and reservations from the opposition benches. Boycotts and Demands: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has boycotted the session, citing objections to the committee’s procedure. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded the formation of a full House Committee…
Islamabad — A new political controversy has erupted in Pakistan as the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has sharply criticized the removal of its member from the Parliament’s Law and Justice Committee, terming the move an act of “worst dictatorship.” The strong condemnation was issued by JUI-F spokesperson, Aslam Ghauri. In a statement, Aslam Ghauri severely criticized the current political climate, asserting that “dictatorship is being fostered in the name of democracy” and that ruling factions are attempting to “overturn the entire democratic system.” According to the spokesperson, Senator Kamran Murtaza’s name was withdrawn from the committee notification merely based on…
Bannu — A dramatic incident has been reported in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where unidentified armed individuals have abducted a former Station House Officer (SHO) along with his vehicle. The incident took place in the Peepal Bazar Dawood Shah area, raising concerns over security in the region. Police sources have confirmed the event, identifying the abducted officer as SHO Abid. According to police statements, Abid had been dismissed from service—and currently remains suspended—due to allegations of negligence in the line of duty at an earlier date. The abduction occurs amid ongoing security challenges in the region. Law enforcement and security…
Karachi — In a continued effort to dismantle criminal networks and restore stability in Karachi, the Sindh Rangers have successfully conducted an intelligence-based operation, resulting in the arrest of five key suspects. This action marks a significant move toward improving the security situation in Pakistan’s largest city. According to a spokesperson for the Rangers, the individuals arrested were actively involved in numerous incidents of extortion and armed robbery across the metropolitan area. The suspects have been identified as Maaz, Irfanullah Shah, Abdul Ghafoor alias Lal, Karim, and Bilal. The investigation revealed that this criminal cell operated primarily to collect…
Islamabad — Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment that sought to grant the office of the Prime Minister immunity from criminal prosecution. The move comes in response to the intense public and political backlash following the revelation of the controversial clause. In a statement released on social media, Prime Minister Sharif clarified the situation, stating that he was informed that some senators from his own party had introduced the immunity amendment in the Senate. He emphasized that this particular clause was not included in the original draft approved by the…
Islamabad — Political tensions are escalating in Pakistan over proposed constitutional changes, with opposition leaders expressing profound reservations about the draft 27th Amendment. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad under the banner of the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain (Movement for the Protection of the Constitution), senior opposition figure Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar alleged that the amendment was drafted purely to serve the gains and losses of specific political figures, rather than the spirit of the Constitution. Khokhar stressed that the Constitution should not be tied to individuals, yet he claimed the country’s elite is engaged in the “distribution of exemption” and…
A significant breakthrough has been made in the investigation of the deadly suicide attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Quetta on September 30. Security officials have successfully identified the second perpetrator involved in the horrific incident, a revelation that also underscores the cross-border dimension of the assault. According to informed sources, the second suicide bomber involved in the operation was an Afghan national. He has been identified as Muhammad Sohail, who used the alias “Khabab.” Further details indicate that Sohail was a resident of Maidan Shahr district in Afghanistan’s Wardak province. This identity confirms his affiliation with…
