AJK PM welcomes rebuke to those ‘misusing JAAC’ platform’ – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday welcomed the latest assertions by a senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) about the ‘misuse’ of the platform by some individuals. Sharing a video clip of the address by senior JAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmari at the Eidgah sit-in on […]
SC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions – Pakistan
• Restores headmistress’ penalty for negligence in protecting female teachers• Orders strict anti-harassment mechanisms, law enforcement ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday restored a severe penalty imposed on a government school headmistress for gross negligence in failing to prevent the sexual harassment of female teachers under her supervision. A two-judge SC bench, headed by Justice […]
Quetta sit-in ends after abducted tribesmen return home – Pakistan
QUETTA: Protesters who had been staging a sit-in at the Quetta Airport Road, triggered by the killing of five tribesmen, injuring of eight and the kidnapping of 11 others from Hanna Urak Valley, called off their protest after the release of the kidnapped people, following successful negotiations between Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and leaders […]
Troops join FC, police to hunt down terrorists in Quetta – Pakistan
• CM Bugti says 75 terrorists killed in joint ops since July 5; 39 killed in ‘Operation Shaban’• Claims attempt to attack police station in Khuzdar foiled• NA panel to visit Quetta for security assessment• Police issue detailed account of how attack on Mangi dam post unfolded• Deny reports of policemen resigning, regret spread of […]
Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France FIFA World Cup semi – Sport
Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalising showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in […]