The United States has imposed a ban on visa applications from 75 countries, with the decision based on a chart posted by former President Donald Trump on social media. According to Michael Kugelman, a US expert on foreign affairs and South Asia, the chart lists communities of immigrants who receive the largest share of government assistance in the US. The chart, which has raised concerns about its accuracy, reveals that 40% of Pakistani immigrants receive government assistance in the US. However, data from the US shows that Pakistanis are one of the most affluent communities in the country, with an…
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The Swiss government has extended an offer to mediate between the United States and Iran, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. According to a statement from the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the head of the ministry’s department of international security, Gabriel Lchinger, held a phone call with Iran’s top national security official, Ali Larijani. Lchinger reportedly offered to assist in reducing tensions between the US and Iran. However, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that its armed forces are on high alert. In a statement from Tehran, Brigadier General Mohammad Krmi, the commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps,…
Pakistan’s Sindh province has made significant strides in improving its healthcare system, with a focus on providing free cancer treatment and establishing international standard medical facilities. Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, briefed the media on the province’s performance and future strategy, highlighting the efforts to strengthen the healthcare system across the entire province. He stated that the Sindh government is providing free medical facilities to citizens, including international standard medical facilities and free treatment for cancer patients. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the importance of Tharparkar’s development in the overall growth of Sindh. He stated that the…
Article: In a tragic incident, a two-year-old boy lost his life when his motorcycle collided with a trailer in Karachi’s Maredpur area. According to police, a woman was also injured in the accident and the body of the boy and the injured woman were shifted to a nearby hospital. The police have taken the trailer into custody and arrested the driver. Motorcyclists, including children, are required to wear helmets for their safety. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approved the use of only approved kite strings for kite-flying. In the United Nations, Pakistan’s permanent representative Asim Iftikhar emphasized that the solution…
Earthquake Hits Turbat Region in Balochistan, Triggering Traffic Accident A moderate earthquake struck the Turbat region in Balochistan, causing a traffic accident and widespread damage. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the intensity of the earthquake was 3.8 on the Richter scale, while its depth was recorded at 35 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 83 kilometers south of Turbat. Balochistan Chief Minister has expressed his condolences over the traffic accident and ordered a detailed report to be submitted for an investigation. The report highlights the importance of wearing helmets for both motorcyclists and pillion riders. Furthermore, only…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended the inauguration of the newly renovated State Lounge at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. The three leaders also took a tour of the lounge after its renovation. On this occasion, Pakistan Airport Authority’s Director General Air Vice Marshal Zishan Saad briefed the gathering about the airport’s upgradation project. The briefing revealed that the renovation work included the reconstruction of Rawalpindi Lounge, internal lobby, main hall, and other areas. The State Lounge has been given a modern and beautiful look after the renovation. DG Air…
The Judicial Commission, led by Chief Justice Yaqub Ali Shah, approved the appointments of 11 additional judges of the Lahore High Court. The meeting also granted a six-month extension to Additional Judge Tariq Mahmood Bajwa. The commission also approved the appointments of Additional Judge Hassan Nawaz Makhdoom, Justice Malik Waqar Haider Awan, and Justice Sardar Akbar Ali. According to sources, the six-month extension was also granted to Additional Judges Tabbish Ullah and Arangzeb. The commission also approved the appointments of Justice Syed Ahsan Raza, Justice Malik Jawaid Iqbal, Justice Muhammad Jawad Zafar, and Justice Khalid Ashiq. The sources further stated…
Punjab’s Home Department has issued a directive to crack down on kite flying, stating that the activity is strictly prohibited in the province. As per the directive, kite flying and kite racing have been banned, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to PKR 20 million. The department also warned that selling, distributing, or transporting kites and strings could result in a penalty of up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to PKR 50 million. In Lahore, the Home Department has allowed kite flying only on February 6,…
The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has ordered the arrest of Imran Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case, withdrawing their bail. The hearing of the case was conducted, during which Hadi Ali Chattha appeared. He stated that Imran Mazari wanted to cross-examine witness Shereoz, prompting the judge, Afzal Majuqa, to instruct Imran Mazari to complete the cross-examination or lose the right to do so. Shaheer Afzal Murtaza requested the court to grant a day’s time to answer the questions under section 342. Chaudhry Naeem Gujjar, the president of the Islamabad District Bar Association, said that the…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has suspended its female Hangu staff, with six officials including the DDO and Deputy DDO being let go. According to a notification issued by the Education Department, the officials have been suspended due to corruption and misconduct. The notification states that officials from the male Education Department in Mardan will be given additional charge of the female Education Department in Hangu. In other news, the security plan is to make helmets compulsory for motorcyclists, and only approved cotton will be allowed for kite-flying. During a visit to the security plan, significant progress was made on…
