QUETTA: The Balochistan Child Protection Commission has raised serious concerns over the growing trend of using children as human shields in political protests and sit-ins, calling it a grave violation of their rights. The commission emphasized that such exploitation endangers the safety and protection of minors, violating both national laws and Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The body urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for this exploitation under relevant laws, ensuring the protection and welfare of children. Additionally, it called on political and social organizations to refrain from…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
ISLAMABAD: On World Ozone Day, Pakistan has announced the successful elimination of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and is actively working towards phasing out hydro-chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), according to a climate change expert from the Ministry of Climate Change. “Our commitment to a greener and healthier future is unwavering,” stated Mohammad Saleem Shaikh, a specialist in climate change education at the ministry, emphasizing Pakistan’s contributions under the Montreal Protocol towards the recovery of the ozone layer and national climate goals. Meanwhile, Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, called on the global community to maintain focus on sustainable development, urging…
LAHORE: Senior lawyers have voiced strong opposition to the proposed constitutional package and urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to distance himself from the ongoing controversy. In a joint statement on Sunday, Supreme Court advocates Muneer A. Malik and Faisal Siddiqi called on CJP Isa to honorably retire on October 25, 2024, allowing Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah to rightfully assume the role on October 26. The lawyers also requested that CJP Isa refrain from accepting any nominations for a position in the proposed constitutional court or bench, referencing their previous support for Isa against an unconstitutional…
PESHAWAR: Militants reportedly applied tactics inspired by the video game PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG) to carry out an attack on the Banr police station in Swat on August 28, senior officials revealed. The assault left one policeman dead and two others injured. According to officials, the militants used PUBG’s chat room for communication, avoiding traditional methods to escape electronic surveillance. The district police officer of Swat, Dr. Zahidullah, explained that the attackers practiced and communicated via the game to evade detection. During the investigation, police initially suspected a motorbike passing by the station moments before the explosion. However, it was later…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) ramped up its efforts on Sunday to halt the government’s introduction of a contentious constitutional amendment. This marked one of the party’s busiest days since the February 8 elections. The day-long push culminated with Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s participation in a special committee meeting led by PPP’s Syed Khursheed Shah at the National Assembly late Sunday night. Earlier, PTI leaders focused on persuading JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, engaging in talks that lasted over an hour. Footage aired showing PTI leaders praying with the JUI-F chief as they sought his support in opposing the amendment. Party…
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told the National Assembly on Monday that a controversial ‘Constitutional Package’ has not been presented before the federal cabinet yet. The package is a set of amendments to the Constitution, among which is one aiming to fix the tenure of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) at three years. The legislation was previously expected to be introduced in the National Assembly and the Senate today, after the government failed to table it over the weekend as previously scheduled despite hectic efforts to garner the required support. Speaking on the floor of the lower house, Tarar said the proposed…
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday granted bail to 10 PTI lawmakers arrested by the Islamabad police last week under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the newly imposed Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024. At least 11 PTI MNAs were arrested last week from different areas of Islamabad following the party’s long-waited power show rally in Sangjani. The party rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder Imran Khan while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The MNAs arrested on different charges following the PTI public gathering at Sangjani were…
Anna Sawai was overwhelmed with emotion after her first-ever Emmy win, which was made even more special by her first nomination. She moved to tears even before her name was announced as the winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards. The Shōgun actress was honoured with the coveted accolade on Sunday, September 15, beating out the stars she has grown up watching, including Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age), Imelda Staunton (The Crown), Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Maya Erskine (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show). “I was crying before my name…
Niecy Nash-Betts reacted to the acting debut of Travis Kelce at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in their much-awaited FX series titled Grotesquerie. The Origin actress revealed her working experience with the NFL athlete while shooting the upcoming FX series. She revealed that Taylor Swift’s boyfriend did an amazing job in his debut project. Niecy said, “I think the audience is really gonna love him in the series. He did such a good job.” “Every time I see another scene or another episode, I text him, I’m like, ‘You did it again. You came through again,” she added. In conversation with media, The Rookie:…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco didn’t shy away from showing their love off at the 2024 Emmys. The lovebirds showed up in matching outfits for the night. Gomez, who was nominated for outstanding actress in a comedy, for her role in Only Murders in the Building, reportedly, didn’t leave boyfriend’s side for a minute once he arrived. The Calm Down hitmaker flaunted a black customised Ralph Lauren velvet gown, with sparkles at the halter neck. However, those sparkles weren’t the only bling Gomez added to her look, but rather, they were accompanied by Tiffany & Co. accessories, including a ring on her ring…
