One-wheeling, kite flying and aerial firing declared un-Islamic by religious clerics
Listen to article The country’s religious scholars have issued a fatwa declaring three life-threatening activities – one-wheeling, kite flying, and aerial firing as un-Islamic, citing the sanctity of human life as paramount. The fatwa states that any act endangering life is against Islamic teachings, which prioritise the protection of human lives. Scholars described these activities as highly […]
Errant ECP – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE ECP has once again earned a detailed reprimand from the Supreme Court, this time over its decision to de-seat an independent lawmaker whom the ruling PML-N had ‘claimed’ as one of their own. Finding that the ECP does not have jurisdiction to conclusively determine whether an affidavit stating that the lawmaker in question had […]
A fleeting peace – Newspaper
THE guns have gone silent in Gaza with the ceasefire coming into effect, as life limps back to what is considered normal in the enclave, devastated by incessant Israeli bombing for the past 15 months. But the war is far from over with the Zionist regime still not willing to end its occupation. It’s only […]
Donald 2.0 – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
YES, he’s back. And his second inaugural address, uncharacteristically mild in its delivery but predictably vile in much of its content, served as partial reminder of what the next four years portend for the United States and its imperial interests. Last November, Donald Trump became the first contender since Grover Cleveland in the 19th century […]
Body of Afghan national ‘involved in terrorism in Pakistan’ repatriated – Pakistan
QUETTA: Pakistan has repatriated the body of an Afghan national invovled in terrorist activities, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. The man was killed in an intelligence-based operation in Sambaza, Zhob, on January 11 when security forces conducted a raid on the reported presence of terrorists in the area, the statement by Inter-Services Public […]
Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali rise in ICC Men’s Test rankings following stellar performances
Two Pakistani players have climbed into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Rankings following their standout performances in the first Test against the West Indies. Batter Saud Shakeel and spinner Noman Ali were key figures in Pakistan’s 127-run victory in Multan, which gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Shakeel, […]
Cabinet extends licences for 86 foreign pilots – Business
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of licences for 86 foreign pilots currently employed in Pakistan for the past two years. The decision, made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, followed a recommendation from the Cabinet Division. The cabinet also approved a three-year licence validation for foreign pilots hired […]
Influencer bitten by snake in private parts during stunt
Listen to article An Indonesian social media influencer’s risky encounter with a snake has gone viral after the reptile bit him in a highly sensitive area during a stunt. Angara Shozi, known for his daring snake stunts on YouTube and Instagram, often performs with venomous reptiles, even putting his tongue in their mouths. However, his latest video […]
PM Shehbaz’s presence fails to quell noisy protest in NA – Pakistan
• National Assembly passes bill for health university amid PTI sloganeering• Several pieces of legislation deferred due to absence of relevant ministers• Gender gap in voter lists narrowing, law minister tells assembly ISLAMABAD: Opposition members from the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) continued their noisy protest in the National Assembly on Tuesday during the rare presence of […]
Trump pulls the plug on WHO, climate accord on first day – World
• New president signs raft of orders, withdrawing birthright citizenship, ending sanctions against West Bank settlers• Pardons around 1,500 imprisoned for Capitol Hill attack four years ago; backs out of OECD tax regime WASHINGTON: On the first day of his new term, President Donald Trump signed orders ranging from climate to immigration, along with sweeping […]