IHC’s Justice Arbab Tahir expresses dismay over arrests of ‘innocent’ people in wake of PTI protest – Pakistan
Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir on Friday expressed his dismay over the apprehension of civilians not involved in last week’s PTI protest, following which the capital and Rawalpindi police arrested more than 1,400 suspects. The remarks come amid claims by the PTI that the police have been discriminating against and racially profiling […]
Syria rebel leader says goal is to overthrow Assad – World
Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, their leader said in an interview published on Friday. The rebels were at the gates of Syria’s Homs, a war monitor said, after wresting other key cities from government control. In little over a week, the offensive has seen Syria’s […]
Case filed in Islamabad over threat to Bangladeshi diplomat – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The capital police have registered a case after a high-ranking Bangladeshi diplomat received a threatening letter and reported being followed by unidentified individuals. The case was registered on Thursday under Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The diplomat, Mohammad Ali Khalid, had lodged a complaint with the DIG of Islamabad, according […]
Trump picks former senator David Perdue as ambassador to China – World
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China, tapping a former politician with business experience to help steer relations riven by deep mistrust and trade tensions. “He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working […]
Modi’s BJP says US State Department targeting India – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the State Department and “deep state” elements in the US of trying to destabilise India in conjunction with a group of investigative journalists and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The accusation comes as a surprise as New Delhi and Washington have forged a strong relationship […]
What makes Bushra Bibi such a polarising figure in Pakistani politics? – Pakistan
Figures like Bushra bibi, with her Sufi persuasion, complicate politics — shrine or secular — by unsettling male dominance. Few figures in Pakistan’s political landscape pique as much interest or controversy as Bushra Bibi — the third wife of former prime minister Imran Khan. Over the last few years, her prominence in Imran’s narrative has […]
Terrorism-related fatalities surge 69pc in November – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced 61 terrorist attacks in November 2024, marking a 27 per cent increase compared to the previous month. The number of fatalities rose sharply by 69 per cent, increasing from 100 in October to 169 in November. Another 225 people were injured in these attacks. The proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out […]
Azad Kashmir observes complete strike against ‘suspended’ protest law – Pakistan
AN activist waves the AJK flag on a main thoroughfare in Upper Adda during a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike on Thursday. The area, also known as Lal Chowk, is usually one of the busiest and most crowded neighbourhoods in the AJK capital.—Photo by the writer • Action committee threatens to launch long march on […]
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah seeks full court to decide pleas against 26th Amendment – Pakistan
• JCP set to consider appointment of 21 judges today• Senior puisne judge urges CJP Afridi to postpone meeting• Urges rules to lay down criteria for selection of judges ISLAMABAD: A day before the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) meeting to consider appointment of additional judges to Sindh and Peshawar high courts, senior puisne judge […]
Two Dawn stories named among top investigative reports of 2024 – Pakistan
KARACHI: Two investigative reports from Dawn have been featured on the Global Investigative Journalism Network’s (GIJN) list of ‘Best Investigative Stories from Pakistan in 2024’. The list, which showcases some of the most impactful investigative reports of the year, features eight reports by local and international outlets which, GIJN calls “a testament to the courage […]