India’s Assam state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces – World

Indian authorities in Assam state have introduced a bill that would require Muslims to register their marriages and divorces, with the chief minister claiming the measure will help stop child marriage. The bill is seen as a state-level step towards the government’s proposed common civil code of law, which Muslim activists bitterly oppose as an […]

Floods devastate Bangladesh amidst political transition

Listen to article DHAKA: Floods triggered by torrential rains have swamped a swath of low-lying Bangladesh, disaster officials said Thursday, adding to the new government’s challenges after weeks of political turmoil. At least five people have died and hundreds of thousands are stranded in the floods in at least eight districts in southern and eastern areas. “Around […]

SHC orders continued action on stray dogs

The Sindh High Court has directed authorities to continue their operations against stray dogs, following a hearing on a petition concerning the lack of action and vaccine availability for the issue. During a hearing on Thursday, the project director of the Rabies Control Programme submitted a progress report to the court.  Advocate Tariq Mansoor, representing […]

At least 11 cops martyred in intense attack by bandits in Rahim Yar Khan

RAHIM YAR KHAN: At least 11 policemen were martyred and three others injured in a severe attack by bandits in the Kacha area of Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday. According to Express News, the assailants targeted police vehicles with rocket launchers at the Machhka Camp 2, where officers were rotating shifts. The camp had been […]

Another power price hike on the cards as K-Electric files tariff increase request

The cost of electricity may rise further for Karachi’s residents as K-Electric has submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for another price hike. According to a K-Electric spokesperson, a public hearing will be held on August 29 regarding the Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for July 2024. The request seeks an […]

Qatar’s prime minister to visit Iran amid Middle East crisis

DUBAI: Qatar’s prime minister will visit Iran in the coming days, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. “Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is scheduled to consult with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on bilateral and important regional issues,” Tasnim said. Qatar, alongside Egypt and […]

Fazl declares ‘day of gratitude’ after Supreme Court ruling in Mubarak Sani case

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), announced a nationwide ‘Day of Gratitude’ to be observed on Friday, following the Supreme Court’s acceptance of a review petition in the Mubarak Sani case. Speaking to the media in Islamabad on Thursday, Fazlur Rehman expressed his thanks to the Supreme Court and parliament, stating, “Tomorrow, […]

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