Aftab Shabaan Mirani, a former Chief Minister of Sindh and one of the most senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has passed away in Karachi after a prolonged illness. His family confirmed the news of his death. Mirani had been receiving treatment at a hospital and was moved back to his home just one week ago. According to the family, the funeral prayer will be held tonight at 10 PM at Masjid Bait-ul-Islam in Defence Phase 4, followed by the burial at Gizri graveyard. Originally from the Shikarpur district, Mirani had been a long-time resident of Karachi…
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There has been significant progress on the long-standing issue of resuming direct flights from Pakistan to the United States. According to sources, a team from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in January to conduct another crucial audit. In preparation for this high-stakes visit, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has directed the heads of all its departments to ensure they are fully prepared. The US federal team will review the standards of the Pakistan CAA, as well as the aircraft maintenance and flight safety procedures of Pakistani airlines. The audit will also specifically…
A deeply disturbing case has emerged from a suburban area of Sargodha, where a 15-year-old student has allegedly been subjected to gang rape and blackmail by five men for 16 months. In her complaint to the police, the 8th-grade student stated that one of the accused first established contact with her by phone. He then lured her to a local gathering spot (dera). When she arrived, the man’s friends were already present. The student alleges she was then sexually assaulted by the main accused and his accomplices. According to the survivor, the accused also filmed an obscene video of…
The Sindh government has once again extended the deadline for citizens to obtain the new, high-security vehicle number plates. The Excise and Taxation Department made this decision in response to widespread public difficulties and the overwhelming registration process. The deadline for switching to the new “Ajrak” style plates was set to expire today, October 31. A new notification has now pushed this deadline back by two months, to December 31, 2025. This is not the first such extension this year. Previous deadlines on April 3, May 15, June 30, August 14, and October 31 have all been missed, turning…
The court-ordered transfer of “Ranu,” a female bear suffering at the Karachi Zoo, has been delayed again, sparking serious concern among animal welfare advocates. Despite a Sindh High Court order, the bear has not been moved to a safe sanctuary. During an urgent hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer revealed that authorities, who had requested two weeks on October 17, have still not even prepared the transport cage. The lawyer expressed frustration, stating that a committee established by the Sindh Chief Minister has not responded to a letter sent on October 22 regarding the bear’s situation. The most disturbing revelation came…
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has harshly criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, accusing him of challenging the state through his public statements. “Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is spewing a lot of poison,” Asif said while speaking on the Geo News program ‘Naya Pakistan’. Addressing the issue of terrorism, Asif blamed Afghanistan for cross-border attacks and also questioned the provincial government’s intentions. “Our biggest demand is that terrorists do not cross the border from Afghanistan,” he stated. “If they (the provincial government) do not monitor the border and stop these terrorists, it means they are also involved.” The Defense…
Residents in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, felt a moment of concern on Friday afternoon as mild earthquake tremors shook parts of the metropolis. The Pakistan Meteorological Department quickly confirmed the seismic event. According to the details released, the tremor was recorded at 3:39 PM. The magnitude of the quake was measured at only 2.2 on the Richter scale, classifying it as a very minor event. Officials also stated that the earthquake was shallow, with a depth of just 10 kilometers underground. Its epicenter was located 24 kilometers north of the DHA Karachi area. Although the magnitude was low, its shallow…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi was brought to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for a medical checkup. According to sources, while the visit was for health reasons, it also became a venue for a significant political consultation. Senior party figures, including Imran Ismail, Maulvi Mahmood, and Fawad Chaudhry, met with Qureshi at the hospital. Sources confirmed that during this meeting, the leaders discussed the current political and national situation in the country. The meeting highlights that the party’s leadership continues to confer on political strategy even amidst health concerns.
In a significant and emotional development, former ticket holders from the proscribed Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have publicly announced their complete disassociation from the organization. Speaking at a press conference at the Multan Press Club, the political figures from Multan and the broader South Punjab region expressed deep concern over the banned outfit’s recent actions. They took a firm stand, stating that the TLP’s long march had “strengthened enemy forces” and undermined national security. Highlighting the patriotic motivations behind their decision, the former ticket holders declared, “Our life and death are with Pakistan.” They elaborated on this sentiment, adding, “Our…
The Punjab government has decided to impose severe punishments on anyone found facilitating or assisting illegally residing foreigners, following a high-level meeting on law and order chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore. According to a statement released after the meeting, the government has also decided on the strict implementation of the Loudspeaker Act. It was announced that no business, group, or individual would be permitted to use a loudspeaker for any purpose. To enforce this, CCTV cameras and advanced technology will be used to identify and deal with violators. Authorities plan to tighten the circle around those…
