Karsaz accident case: suspect granted bail after victims’ family pardons ‘in name of Allah’ – Pakistan
A sessions court in Karachi on Friday granted bail to Natasha Danish — the driver booked in the Karsaz accident case last month — on manslaughter charges after the counsel to the victims’ family said that they had pardoned the suspect and removed their objections. On August 19, a speeding Toyota Land Cruiser, driven by […]
CM Maryam launches school nutrition programme from DG Khan – Pakistan
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the first school nutrition programme in the province at the Government Primary School MC-1 here on Thursday. During her address on the occasion, she said she first thought of launching the programme to deal with the malnutrition issue of schoolchildren when she visited a school and a […]
These 6 Books Will Make You Think, “What the hell did I just read?”
PUBLISHED September 06, 2024 Celebrated every year on 6th September, Read a Book Day is a day that invites everyone to slow down, disconnect from their daily hustle, and indulge in the simple yet profound pleasure of reading. Whether you’re curled up solo on the couch or sharing a story with family and friends, this […]
Pakistan’s Haider Ali clinches bronze medal in Paralympics discus throw
Listen to article Pakistan’s Haider Ali clinched a bronze medal in the discus throw event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, while Uzbekistan’s athlete secured gold with a throw of 56.03 metres. According to Express News, Haider Ali, hailing from Gujranwala, achieved his best throw of 52.54 metres in his final attempt. His first throw measured 52.28 metres, […]
Karsaz traffic accident: UK driving licence not valid without local permit, court told – Pakistan
KARACHI: Citing the deputy inspector general of police (DIGP) traffic (licensing and training), the investigation officer (IO) in the Karsaz traffic accident case told the court that a British driving licence was not applicable in Pakistan without acquiring a local permit from the department concerned. The IO, Sub Inspector Rehan Ahmed, filed an interim investigation […]
Is Babar Azam on the verge of losing his white-ball captaincy?
Listen to article Babar Azam’s position as Pakistan’s white-ball captain is under scrutiny, with reports suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may not appoint him for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup. This has fueled speculation about his future as the leader of the limited-overs side. According to sources, the PCB is considering naming a new […]
SC restores changes to NAB laws, accepts appeals against previous ruling – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Friday restored changes to the country’s anti-graft laws as it accepted appeals filed by the federal government and others against the court’s Sept 15 verdict, which struck down those amendments. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa pronounced the verdict. The verdict had been reserved by a five-member bench on […]
Nation marks 59th Defence Day to commemorate legacy of 1965 War
The nation marked its 59th Defence Day on Friday to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 war against India. A change of guards was held in major centres, including the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi and Allama Iqbal’s in Lahore. According to state-owned *Radio Pakistan*, “It was on this day in 1965 the […]
Meet Haider Ali, Pakistan’s star Paralympian – Pakistan
Now at his fifth Paralympic Games, Ali hopes to defend his Paralympic title in the Men’s Discus Throw F37. Twenty years ago, Haider Ali was a teenager from Gujranwala living with Cerebral Palsy. He didn’t know he’d be a Paralympic champion someday, but today, he’s going in to defend his title in the Men’s Discus […]
NA nods key Election Act and Public Order bills amid opposition resistance
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Election Act Amendment Bill and the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill, following approval by the Senate. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw the introduction of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Azam Nazir Tarar. After voting, the bill was passed by […]