Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial urged the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to resume talks during a hearing on Monday. The CJP was presiding over a three-member bench, which included Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar. The bench was hearing the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) plea to reconsider the …
Yearly Archives: 2023
Erdogan Receives More Than 49% Votes in Presidential Election
ANKARA: Turkey (AP) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey with an iron fist for the past 20 years, appeared to be headed for a second-round runoff on Monday, trailing his principal challenger but falling short of the votes needed for an outright victory. Ahmet Yener, the head of the Supreme Electoral Board, …
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Commemorating Author Imtiaz Ali Taj on 53rd Death Anniversary
Lahore: Under the auspices of the Buzm-e-Anjum-e-Romani, a seminar, “Taj Sahib ki Yaad Main”, was held at Alhamra Arts Council. The aim was to celebrate the famous author, researcher, and filmmaker Syed Imtiaz Ali Taj on his 53rd death anniversary. The seminar was presided over by renowned actor and playwright Syed Imtiaz Ali Taj’s son-in-law …
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PDM Decides to Boycott SC Bench on Election Delay Case
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed its distrust in the Supreme Court’s three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, hearing the election delay case. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the president of the PDM and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), announced this decision in a press conference in Islamabad. The PDM is a coalition …
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Hazim Bangwar’s North Nazimabad project visit goes viral
In an unprecedented move, Assistant Commissioner of North Nazimabad Hazim Bangwar has taken the city of Karachi by storm. A singer-songwriter and philanthropist at heart, Bangwar has been working tirelessly to improve education, recreation, and environmental welfare in the city. Despite the lack of progress made by many government officials in the past, the 29-year-old …
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Pakistan’s Inflation Rate Continues to Soar Above 20%
In March, Pakistan experienced a staggering increase in monthly inflation that exceeded expectations, reaching a near-record high of 35.4% compared to the previous year. This has resulted in individuals experiencing greater financial strain as they struggle to cope with rapidly increasing consumer prices, while their average incomes fail to keep up with the cost of …
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Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Ramadan
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it is considered a way to demonstrate devotion and submission to God. However, fasting during Ramadan is not only a spiritual practice but also has potential physical, mental, and …
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NA Limits Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Suo Motu Powers
The National Assembly approved the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023. This bill is intended to strip the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) of the authority to take suo motu notice in a personal capacity. Azam Nazeer Tarar, the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, introduced the bill. While addressing the law minister on …
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Legal Trouble for ‘The Big Bang Theory’ over Derogatory Term Directed at Madhuri Dixit
Netflix’s popular show, The Big Bang Theory, has landed in legal trouble for using a derogatory term against legendary Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit. The show’s character Jim Parson referred to Aishwarya Rai as “a poor man’s Madhuri Dixit,” to which Kunal Nayyar’s character responded with a highly offensive comment, “Madhuri Dixit is a leprous prostitute.” …
EU Removes Pakistan from High Risk Countries List, Naveed Qamar
On March 15th, 2023, the European Union announced that Pakistan had been removed from its List of High Risk Third Countries. This move followed concerted efforts by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar. The announcement has significant implications for businesses and individuals in Pakistan, as well as for EU …
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Humza Yousaf set to become first PM of Scotland
HamzaHumza Yousaf, a practising Muslim of Pakistani origin, has made history by being elected as the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), becoming Scotland’s first Muslim leader. Yousaf, who is currently the Health Secretary of Scotland, won a close-fought contest against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to succeed former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf …
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Novjot Sidhu’s Wife, Diagnosed with Cancer, Pens Emotional Note
Former Indian cricketer, politician, and public figure, Navjot Singh Sidhu, is currently serving a one-year sentence in jail for a 1988 road rage case. While Sidhu’s imprisonment has been a difficult time for his family, especially Novjot Sidhu’s Wife, things have become even more challenging as she has been diagnosed with stage two invasive cancer. …
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Ramadan2023: Preparations Made in Masjid Al Haram
In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, preparations has been made in Masjid Al Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the arrangements made was the organizing of lockers for pilgrims and worshippers who intended to perform Itikaaf. Itikaaf is a spiritual practice where a person secludes themselves inside a mosque for a …
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PML-N Senator Receives Backlash on Twitter for Remarks Towards Mahira Khan
Actors Farhan Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, among others, have rushed to Twitter to condemn PML-N Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan for his “misogynistic” comments about superstar actor Mahira Khan and renowned satirist Anwar Maqsood. The disrespectful comments were made during a Monday event in Karachi hosted by the Arts Council of Pakistan, only one day …
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Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia, UAE to Observe First Roza on 23 March
Regional media reported on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia, along with most other Gulf governments, would begin the fasting for the month of Ramadan on Thursday, 23rd March. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening, …
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National Assembly Speaker Changes Joint Session Schedule
The article reports on the political situation in Pakistan, specifically the actions taken by the ruling coalition government and the opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The article explains that the National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, has changed the schedule of the joint session of parliament to convene on March 22 instead of next month, …
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Quake rocks Pakistan; Damages Unknown Yet
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, sending tremors through many cities and towns for at least 30 seconds. The quake’s epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, while its depth was recorded at 180 kilometres by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The earthquake was felt …
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Zaman Park: Agreement Reached between Police, PTI
LAHORE: Following PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s departure for the Toshakhana case hearing in the capital, Punjab Police reportedly entered his Zaman Park residence on Saturday and arrested more than 20 party workers. The police alleged that the workers had resorted to violence to obstruct the course of justice. This follows recent clashes between police and …
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Aima Baig Sues Media Outlet For Defamation
Pakistani singer Aima Baig has sued a media platform and has served a legal notice after it dug up an old interview of hers to falsely report that she had a crush on her brother. Baig took to Instagram to share the notice and called out the “shameless yellow journalism” and the “fake reporting” that …
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Joe Biden Welcomes ICC’s War Crimes Charges Against Putin
Joe Biden expresses support for ICC’s war crimes charges against Putin, adding more charges against the Russian leader. Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, is also wanted by the ICC for the same crimes. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has said the warrants were “based upon forensic evidence, scrutiny and what’s been said by those …
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Indian Army Helicopter Crashes, 2 pilots Lose Life
NEW DELHI: An Indian army helicopter crashed on March 15th, 2023, resulting in the death of both pilots. According to reports from Indian media, the helicopter lost contact with air traffic control at 9:15 AM and a search was initiated. However, it was later discovered that the helicopter had crashed in a body of water …
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Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Raises Concerns for US Regional Banks
The recent Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse has put increased pressure on regional banks in the United States. Silicon Valley Bank was a crucial player in the ecosystem of startups and venture-capital firms, and a significant portion of its client base consisted of these types of companies. The sudden and unexpected collapse of the bank …
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Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $4.3B
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, released data showing that the Pakistan foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank had increased by 0.4% on a week-on-week basis, reaching $4.3 billion. On March 10, 2023, the SBP’s foreign currency reserves stood at $4,319.1 million, an increase of $18 million from $4,301 million …
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