Two-Nation Theory and genesis of Pakistan – Sp Supplements
IN South Asia, the rise of Muslim political consciousness and the creation of Pakistan reflected a prolonged constitutional and political struggle led by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The demand for Pakistan was rooted in the belief that the Muslims of British India constituted a distinct political community whose cultural, religious, and political interests required constitutional […]
‘Business partner’ granted interim bail in Mir Raza Ali murder case – Pakistan
KARACHI: A sessions court has granted interim pre-arrest bail to a man said to be a “business partner” of Mir Raza Ali, owner of eatery Wafflix, who had gone missing on July 28 after leaving his home in PECHS, Block-2, and his bullet-riddled body was found a day later. The body was dumped in bushes […]
Govt remains committed to Balochistan’s flood-hit people – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government remains committed to the rehabilitation of every eligible family affected by the devastating floods of 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Development has said. The commitment comes in the wake of reports that the provincial and federal governments had restructured a World Bank-funded flood rehabilitation project, depriving a large number of affected […]
No Adiala visit without confirmation of meeting, says KP CM Afridi – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that he would not visit Adiala jail again before Sept 27 unless the government officially confirmed a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan. He also called for the closure of important government offices, including the Prime Minister’s Office, alleging that they had become dysfunctional. Speaking […]
Transporters’ issues almost resolved: Sindh CM – Pakistan
• Murad Ali Shah directs transport department to address remaining demands• KATI warns prolonged strike could disrupt production, essential supplies• LCCI calls for meaningful dialogue to end strike; says export containers worth $500 million stranded at factories KARACHI: As the goods transporters’ strike entered its sixth day on Thursday, continuing to disrupt industrial activity and […]
Coalition buys time on judges, but harder questions persist – Pakistan
WHILE it seems that the deadlock over judges’ appointments has been resolved for now, there are still many sticking points souring ties between the PML-N and PPP, which would have to be addressed in the days to come, Dawn has learnt. The bad blood from recriminations over the conduct of elections in Azad Jammu and […]
Crime and punishment – Newspaper
OVER the last few months, I’ve observed this scene many times around Lahore. At a crossroads, the traffic lights are out, have been switched off or are blinking on yellow; the traffic is a mess, and though there are three to four traffic police officers standing on one side, they are not even trying to […]
Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File PANAMA CITY: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.” Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on […]