Pakistan’s Quetta city is currently dealing with a crisis as various political parties have approached the high court to postpone the provincial elections. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Balochistan Awami Party, and PML-N have filed petitions in the Supreme Court, citing the severe weather conditions, voter list issues, and the potential threat to peace and security in the province as reasons for the delay. According to PML-N leader, Yousuf Baloch, ANP and PkMAP have also filed petitions in the Supreme Court.
The election has been a contentious issue in Pakistan, with concerns about the safety and security of voters, as well as the potential for electoral fraud. The delay is seen as a necessary step to ensure that the elections are conducted fairly and without any issues.
In other news, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has acknowledged Pakistan’s anti-corruption reforms on the global stage. The reforms aim to curb corruption and ensure transparency in government institutions.
In a separate incident, a trial is underway in the Lahore High Court regarding the 2009 Lahore bombing, which killed over 100 people. The court has issued a verdict, sentencing several individuals to life imprisonment.
In addition, the Karachi Bar Association has announced its plans to hold elections on December 20, following an emergency general body meeting.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad High Court has issued a verdict in the case of a woman who was brutally assaulted by her employer. The court has sentenced the perpetrator to life imprisonment and a fine of PKR 5 million.
The United Nations has released its 16th Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team Report, which reveals that the leader of the ISIS-Khorasan, Sultan Aziz Azam, has been arrested.
In other international news, the US government has announced plans to revoke the citizenship of foreign-born Americans, while Germany has decided to bring back 535 Afghan nationals who worked with German forces in Afghanistan.
In a separate incident, the Dubai police have issued a warning to citizens to be cautious of the risks of the sea and to take necessary precautions.
In a significant development, the Government of Punjab has emphasized the need to maintain a healthy relationship with the federal government to ensure the betterment of the province. The governor also stated that the rights of the province should be acquired through arguments and logical reasoning, and that negotiations with terrorists are not possible.
In cultural news, the Karachi International Book Fair 2025 has kicked off at the Expo Centre, with thousands of book lovers in attendance. The five-day event is being organized by the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) and aims to promote reading and literature in the country.
In a significant development, Javed Akhtar has stated that his clear stance is that the meaning of this theory is not to accept any inacceptable behavior towards women.
In a recent development, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been instructed to accelerate the process of revoking the citizenship of foreign-born Americans.
In a separate incident, Germany has decided to bring back 535 Afghan nationals who worked with German forces in Afghanistan and are now facing threats from the Taliban government.
In a significant move, the Dubai police have issued warnings to citizens to take precautions against the risks of the sea.
In a recent development, the Government of Punjab has emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with the federal government to ensure the betterment of the province. The governor also stated that the rights of the province should be acquired through logical reasoning and that negotiations with terrorists are not possible.
In a significant cultural development, the Karachi International Book Fair 2025 has kicked off at the Expo Centre, with thousands of book lovers in attendance. The five-day event is being organized by the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) and aims to promote reading and literature in the country.
