ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed on Tuesday that imposing a death sentence on a convict does not imply treating the prisoner inhumanely by confining them to a death cell for an indefinite period. “All prisoners living in death cell are not only deprived of their constitutional rights, but they also live under mental stress,” regretted Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, who was heading a three-judge SC bench that had taken up a petition filed by a condemned prisoner seeking review of the court’s Oct 28, 2015 order. Ghulam Shabbir, represented by senior counsel Hasnat Ahmad Khan, has already spent 24 years…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
A truck driver, who rescuers initially thought was dead, was recovering on Tuesday after hospital staff receiving bodies realised he was alive despite being shot five times in one of the most widespread attacks in Balochistan in years. On Monday, Munir Ahmed was driving with three colleagues in a convoy of four trucks through the southern province of Balochistan. The drivers did not notice anything amiss and had not heard of any violence until they were about an hour outside of the provincial capital, Quetta. Suddenly, armed men crowded the dusty stretch of highway, waving at them to stop, ordering the drivers…
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Tuesday expressed concerns over what it called a lack of transparency in the contracts of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and directed the concerned ministry for their forensic audit. The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution held a meeting with Senator Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur in the chair. The chairperson of the committee expressed concerns about the functioning of IPPs and the lack of transparency in their contracts. She stated that the IPPs had caused significant hardships to the people and there is a need for their accountability. She directed the ministry concerned to conduct a forensic audit of…
ISLAMABAD: A day after at least 50 people lost their lives in militant attacks across Balochistan, the government reiterated the resolve to “uproot” terrorism while keeping the door of dialogue open for those willing to abide by the Constitution. Separately, senators called for across-the-board consensus on a strategy to deal with the threat of terrorism. Addressing the federal cabinet on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the armed forces would be provided with all resources to root out terrorism at all costs. “We have told the armed forces of Pakistan that whatever resources they need would be provided by cutting down other…
DERA MURAD JAMALI / QUETTA: The situation in Balochistan remained tense on Tuesday, a day after militants launched coordinated attacks that left dozens dead in one of the worst waves of violence in the province’s history. Security forces hunted the militants responsible for the deadly assaults, including pulling passengers off buses before killing them, blowing up a key railway bridge and storming a hotel. At midnight between Sunday and Monday, militants took control of a highway and shot dead 23 people, mostly labourers from Punjab, and attacked the hotel and the railway bridge connecting Balochistan to the rest of the country. The…
https://youtu.be/Ft5emxlPB6g?si=-o4x5OlR0GRaWQHV Dallas: On the occasion of Sheesh Cafe’s anniversary in Dallas, Pakistan’s renowned Qawwal, Imran Aziz Mian, son of the legendary Aziz Mian, delivered an outstanding performance, immersing the audience in the colors of Sufi and romantic music. The audience greatly appreciated his performance and showered him with dollars, filling the entire stage with money. Imran Aziz Mian also paid tribute to Nasir Siddiqi, the driving force behind Hiba Entertainment. This Qawwali gathering was specially organized to celebrate Shish Cafe’s business anniversary, and it was attended by distinguished personalities from the city. The spiritual and enchanting evening continued until late…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada** Houston: In Houston, the newly elected president of the Pakistani American Lions Club, Seher Khurshid, organized a Charter Night event at a local hall. The event featured a special appearance by Shahzaib Rind, the first Pakistani karate fighter to qualify for the Karate World Title and currently ranked World No. 3. The local American and Pakistani community warmly welcomed the Pakistani hero at the event. Shahzaib Rind was the center of attention throughout the event, with fans eagerly taking photos with him and requesting autographs. During the special Charter Night of the Houston Pakistani American…
Jenna Ortega, now 21, has spoken candidly about her experiences as a child actor and the effects of Hollywood on young performers. “Children aren’t supposed to be working like that,” she told The New York Times. “They should be climbing trees, drawing, and going to school.” Ortega praises her parents for emphasizing her education and well-being, saying, “Some of those kids’ parents don’t even take school seriously. I feel really fortunate to have had parents who ensured I hung out with friends, attended public school, and only worked if I had straight A’s and was prioritizing my sleep and schoolwork.”…
Kim Kardashian made her son Saint’s day by taking him on a special visit to the Real Madrid stadium in Spain. The mom-of-four delighted her son with a memorable experience, including a football shirt signed by Jude Bellingham that left Saint starstruck. Kim shared moments from their trip on Instagram, featuring Saint playing alongside soccer star Vinicius Junior. In the video, Saint looked thrilled to join the team that recently won 3-1 against Valladolid. The 43-year-old SKIMS founder also posted a heartwarming photo with Saint, Jude, and Real Madrid star David Alaba. Kim also shared a nostalgic throwback clip from…
Hailey Bieber has taken to social media for the first time since the birth of her son, Jack Blues, sharing a nostalgic clip from the classic 1989 animated film *The Land Before Time*. On Monday, August 26, the Rhode founder and model posted a scene featuring the hatching of baby dinosaurs Littlefoot, Cera, and Ducky, a sweet reference to her own new journey as a mother. This tender post follows Justin Bieber’s Instagram announcement on August 23, where he revealed the arrival of their baby boy with a photo of Hailey cradling their newborn’s tiny feet. “WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES…
