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 […]
Lahore court approves Orya Maqbool’s 4-day physical remand over posts on Mubarak Sani case – Pakistan
A Lahore district court on Thursday handed over anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a four-day physical remand for his social media posts related to the Mubarak Sani case. Jan was arrested by the FIA’s cybercrime wing and detained in its Gulberg office in Lahore earlier today, his lawyer confirmed, […]
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 […]
Court extends Lahore man’s physical remand by 4 days in UK disinformation case – Pakistan
A district court on Thursday extended the physical remand of a Lahore resident by four more days for his alleged role in fuelling the recent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in the UK through disinformation. The suspect was initially taken into custody by Lahore police and later handed over to the FIA cybercrime wing which presented […]
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 […]
District court extends Lahore man’s physical remand by 4 days in UK disinformation case – Pakistan
A district court on Thursday extended the physical remand of a Lahore resident by four more days for his alleged role in fuelling the recent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in the UK through disinformation. The suspect was initially taken into custody by Lahore police and later handed over to the FIA cybercrime wing which presented […]
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, […]