JUI-F Declares No Support for Justice Qazi Faez Isa

KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Secretary General Abdul Ghafoor Haideri firmly declared that his party will not support Justice Qazi Faez Isa during the ongoing constitutional amendment process. He expressed this stance during an informal conversation with journalists at Parliament House. Abdul Ghafoor criticized Justice Isa’s recent ruling in the Mubarak Sani case. He claimed that …

May 9 Riots Case, All 18 PTI Workers Acquitted

Peshawar: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Peshawar acquitted all 18 accused, including workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in connection with the May 9 riots. The court cited a lack of evidence as the reason for the acquittal, according to news. Prosecutors charged the defendants with protesting in Landi Kotal on May 9, 2023. They accused them …

Pakistani Beggars in Saudi Arabia Disrupt Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has issued a stern warning to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs about the rising issue of Pakistani beggars in Saudi Arabia. These individuals are entering the kingdom under Umrah visas. Sources indicate that Saudi authorities are increasingly concerned about the growing number of beggars arriving for religious pilgrimages. They warned …

FBR to Implement Strict Measures for Unregistered Businesses

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ramping up its efforts to ensure business compliance. According to official sources, the FBR will impose stringent measures on companies that fail to register. This move aims to tackle the significant tax gap in the country, which currently stands at a staggering Rs 3,400 billion in terms of …

Crusteez Donuts Sealed After Incident Involving Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa

ISLAMABD: Authorities recently sealed Islamabad’s popular bakery, Crusteez Donuts, after a highly publicized incident involving Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa. The closure followed the circulation of a viral video showing a bakery employee verbally abusing the Chief Justice during his visit with his family. What Led to the Sealing? The incident occurred when …

Pakistan Signs Deal to Sell JF-17 Block-III Fighter Jets to Azerbaijan

Pakistan has signed a contract to sell JF-17 Block-III fighter jets to Azerbaijan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday. This deal aims to enhance Azerbaijan’s air power and strengthen its defense capabilities. The agreement highlights Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to expand defense cooperation with friendly countries. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev recently visited Pakistan, where …

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa Allegedly Verbally Abused at Islamabad Bakery

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, was reportedly verbally abused while visiting a bakery in Islamabad. A video of the incident, allegedly filmed by a bakery employee using a hidden mobile phone, went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. The viral video shows Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa visiting Crusteez Donuts in the …

Suspect in Suicide Attack Plot Speaks Out: ‘I Was Misled

Adeela Khudabaksh, a suspect in an alleged suicide bombing plot, spoke at a press conference held by the Balochistan government in Quetta on Wednesday. She admitted she had been “led astray by a few individuals.” Flanked by her parents, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind, and MPA Farah Azeem Shah, Khudabaksh revealed that negative influences had …

Final Deadline Set for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s Lawyers

The accountability court, hearing the £190 million corruption case, has given a final deadline to the lawyers of Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The court instructed them to cross-examine the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officer at the next hearing. This session took place inside Adiala Jail. Both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were …

Bilawal Urges Creation of Constitutional Court to Resolve Provincial Disparities

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for the creation of a constitutional court to resolve disparities among Pakistan’s provinces. Speaking to a gathering of lawyers at the Sindh High Court on Tuesday, Bilawal stressed the urgency of this judicial reform. He emphasized that such a court would ensure equitable governance across the …

PIA Flight Handles Emergency on Dubai Route

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Karachi to Dubai faced an in-flight emergency near Muscat. According to the airline’s spokesperson, the aircraft successfully descended 26,000 feet in just six minutes. Flight PK-213 took off from Karachi at 2:05 AM. Shortly after, it encountered a hydraulic system malfunction over Muscat. In response, the pilot promptly …

TikToker Nadeem Nani Wala Arrested for Fake Number Plate

Police arrested Pakistani TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, known as Nadeem Nani Wala, for using a fake number plate on his vehicle. Authorities confirmed this on Monday. Officers took Nadeem into custody during a routine check near Main Boulevard Defence in Lahore. The SHO of Defence, Lahore, reported that Nadeem Nani Wala’s vehicle displayed a counterfeit number …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in New York for UNGA Session

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He will deliver a key address on Friday, outlining Pakistan’s stance on international and regional issues. In his speech, PM Shehbaz will highlight the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the conflict in Palestine. …

SC Directs ECP to Revisit Reserved Seats Notification

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a separate note from Justice Yahya Afridi, directing the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to revisit its notification of returned candidates on reserved seats. Justice Afridi’s note emphasizes that a candidate, who declared their representation of a political party, must be declared as such unless they have withdrawn …

Lt Gen Asim Malik Appointed New DG ISI

Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been named the new director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He will assume charge on September 30, 2024, as confirmed by state broadcaster PTV News. Official Announcement PTV News shared the announcement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on 23 September 2024. It confirmed Gen Malik’s new …

Karachi Braces for Hotter Days as Temperature Rises

Karachi residents should prepare for a rise in temperatures over the coming days. The Meteorological Department has predicted hotter and more humid weather. Temperature Set to Rise Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz confirmed that Karachi’s weather will stay hot and sticky for the next 24 hours. Temperatures are expected to peak between 33 and 35 degrees …

Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah Criticizes Amendments to Supreme Court Ordinance

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court senior puisne judge, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has strongly raised serious concerns over the recent amendments to the Supreme Court’s Practice and Procedure Ordinance. In addition, in a three-page letter, he outlined his objections, addressing not only the substance of the changes but also the process by which they were enacted. …

MrBeast Faces Legal Challenges Amid Controversy

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, is facing his toughest test yet. A group of five female contestants has launched a lawsuit against his production company, MrB2024, and Amazon in Los Angeles. This legal action comes just as MrBeast’s highly anticipated Prime Video show, “Beast Games,” is set to air. The show, which is billed …

Maulana Fazlur Rehman Warns of Instability Amid Constitutional Failures

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has issued a clear warning. He stated that failing to uphold the constitution will lead to more instability and unrest in the country. Speaking at an event in Karachi on Sunday, he expressed serious concerns about the current political situation. First, Rehman pointed to the recent elections, which …

Leaders Condemn Swat Attack as Terrorist Violence Escalates in Pakistan

Following a deadly attack on a police convoy in Swat, Pakistan’s leaders condemned the violence and expressed their condolences. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised full medical assistance to the injured. He praised the police force for their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. Sharif stressed that such cowardly acts would not shake the nation’s resolve …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in London Ahead of UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in London for a brief stay before heading to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. He landed at Luton airport, where Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Muhammad Faisal, and UK government officials warmly welcomed him. Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by his son, Suleman Shehbaz …

Mufti Tariq Masood Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks on Quran

Mufti Tariq Masood faces severe backlash for making controversial remarks about the Quran in a recent YouTube video. The popular religious scholar sparked outrage after describing the Arabic word “Umi” in a way that was blasphemous. He stated that “Umi” in the Quran refers to a mistake, but claimed that Muslims are not supposed to …

Power Cut and Stage Seizure at PTI Rally

LAHORE: The district administration cut power and seized the stage at a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Lahore. The event, on Saturday, exceeded the permitted time limit of 6 PM. Officials had instructed PTI leaders to end the rally after the allotted time expired. They warned of legal action for violating the no-objection certificate (NOC). The …

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