A deeply alarming incident has occurred at a private school in the Aliabad area of Narowal, where a ninth-grade student brought a pistol from home into the school premises. It is reported that during what was described as “mischief,” the firearm discharged, resulting in injuries to three students on campus. The incident has raised serious questions about security and gun control within educational institutions. Police immediately responded to the scene, taking the student responsible for the firing into custody and recovering the pistol. According to law enforcement, the weapon belongs to the boy’s father. Authorities have registered a case…
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Political activity in Pakistan has intensified as the ruling coalition aims to push through the crucial 27th Constitutional Amendment. Sources indicate that the government has set a firm deadline to get the amendment passed by both the National Assembly and the Senate by November 14. Although a planned meeting of parliamentary party leaders chaired by the Speaker of the National Assembly could not take place, the House Business Advisory Committee did convene. The meeting was attended by leaders from all major political parties, excluding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Procedure for Passage: The House Business Advisory Committee agreed on the…
The Balochistan High Court has dismissed the petition filed against the election of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan as a Senator, declaring the application non-maintainable. In its judgment, the two-member bench affirmed Aimal Wali Khan’s success as completely constitutional and legal. The bench, comprising Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhail and Justice Gul Hasan Tareen, ruled that Aimal Wali Khan’s nomination and election adhered strictly to all constitutional and legal requirements. The court’s decision highlighted several key points: Aimal Wali Khan’s National Identity Card (NIC) was issued with a Balochistan address. His name was present in the voters…
Ashter Ausaf Ali, the former Attorney General of Pakistan, has put forward significant proposals aimed at reforming Pakistan’s constitutional and administrative structures to enhance efficiency and public service delivery. Speaking on Geo News program ‘Capital Talk,’ he specifically called for an amendment to Article 243 of the Constitution. Key Recommendations: Military Leadership Reorganization: Ausaf proposed the establishment of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) position, under whom all institutions of the armed forces would be organized. Establishment of Federal Courts: To streamline the justice system, he suggested creating Federal Courts in every province to alleviate pressure on District Courts…
An unusual video showing the Balochistan provincial government’s helicopter being towed by a simple agricultural tractor has gone viral on social media, sparking public debate over the management of state resources and technical infrastructure in the province. The widely circulated footage clearly depicts the government helicopter—routinely used by the Chief Minister, provincial ministers, and senior officials for tours across the province—being moved across the airport apron with the aid of a tractor. The sight has drawn surprise and criticism from numerous social media users. Provincial authorities have responded to the incident, clarifying their position. Officials stated that a dedicated…
An unusual incident unfolded in Faisalabad when local police detained ‘Ustad Qamar,’ a young man who had gained social media prominence for his rat-catching profession. His arrest was triggered by a viral, though old, video in which he was allegedly seen staging a fight between a rat and a mongoose for publicity. Following investigation, it was confirmed that the video in question was nearly eighteen months old. Consequently, the police issued a stern warning to Ustad Qamar and subsequently released him. After his release, Ustad Qamar issued a public statement, expressing his regret to the Punjab Police for arranging…
Political activity is surging in Islamabad, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with the central leadership of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan today. The high-level session is anticipated to take place at the Prime Minister House between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Sources indicate that the MQM delegation will comprise prominent figures, including Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Kamran Tessori, Aminul Haque, and Jawed Hanif. The primary focus of the discussion is expected to be the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to sources, the Prime Minister will take the MQM into confidence…
A recent disclosure has revealed that 201 Afghan students are currently enrolled across various universities in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan. This presence highlights the region’s enduring educational and historical ties, though it simultaneously raises questions regarding the students’ legal status and academic continuation. The latest statistics detail the distribution of these students across major institutions in Balochistan: University of Balochistan: 84 Afghan students BUITEMS University: 59 Afghan students Women University Quetta: 36 Afghan students Loralai University: 22 Afghan students University administrations have stated that a majority of these students have already returned to Afghanistan after concluding their study programs.…
Residents of Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, are facing significant air pollution today, as the metropolitan’s air quality has officially been recorded as “unhealthy.” According to the latest data from the Air Quality Index (AQI), Karachi is currently ranked as the eighth most polluted city in the world. The report indicates that the level of air pollution in the city has been measured at 164 particulate matter. This reading is a cause for public health concern. According to the AQI’s classification, pollution levels ranging from 151 to 200 particulate matter are considered “unhealthy,” which can cause respiratory and other health…
President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the international community to stop ignoring the ongoing Indian “atrocities” against the Kashmiri people, stating that India’s illegal occupation continues to “snatch” their fundamental rights. His message was delivered on Jammu Martyrs’ Day, commemorating what he described as “the worst massacre in the subcontinent’s history” on November 6, 1947. He stated that on that day, over 200,000 Muslims were martyred in Jammu by Dogra forces, the RSS, and other armed groups. Highlighting the tragic human cost, President Zardari noted that this massacre, “one of the darkest chapters in modern history,” forced more…
