Mufti Taqi Usmani declares crypto-based purchases impermissible under Islamic law – Pakistan
Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has declared purchasing goods with cryptocurrency “impermissible”, citing research conducted by experts so far which found that cryptocurrency does not qualify as “wealth”, it emerged on Friday. The fatwa was originally issued by Darul Ifta, Jamia Darul Uloom, Karachi, and dated 24 Zilhaj 1447 AH (June 10, 2026). Apart […]
Private school in Karachi ordered to reverse unlawful fee hikes – Pakistan
The Sindh government on Friday ordered a private school in Karachi to reverse fee hikes imposed during the summer holidays. In a letter addressed to the principal and administrator of Veritas Learning Circle (Primary), dated July 10 (Friday), Sindh’s Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions — part of the provincial government’s School Education […]
Rain predicted in country’s upper regions over the weekend – Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday predicted rain, windstorm and thundershowers in the upper parts of the country over the weekend. The department said that moist currents from the Arabian Sea were continuously penetrating the upper parts of the country, increasing in strength on Saturday (July 11) evening. “Meanwhile, a westerly wave is also […]
4 terrorists killed in operation near Karak-Kohat border: police – Pakistan
Four terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation in the Khattak Dam area near the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak and Kohat districts, according to police. In a statement, Karak police said that credible information was received regarding the presence of terrorists in the area at around 5am. It said that an operation was […]
4 terrorists killed in operation along Karak-Kohat border: police – Pakistan
Four terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation in the Khattak Dam area along the Karak-Kohat border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to police. In a statement, Karak police said that credible information was received regarding the presence of terrorists in the area at around 5am. It said that an operation was carried out in […]
PM directs formation of committee to review PML-N lawmakers’ suggestions for GB’s welfare – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that effective communication between the Centre and the leadership of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was indispensable, directing that a committee be formed to review suggestions from PML-N lawmakers from the region for its welfare. He made the remarks while meeting with PML-N members of the GB Assembly in Islamabad, according […]
17 more terrorists killed in operation Shaban, toll reaches 43: Security sources
Army, FC, and police continue joint action in Balochistan after the Mangi Dam police station attack Security forces have killed 17 more Indian-backed terrorists during an ongoing operation in Balochistan, bringing the total number of terrorists killed in Operation Shaban to 43, security sources said on Friday. The joint operation by the Pakistan Army, Frontier […]
KP governor seeks ‘single, harmonised’ bill for lawmakers’ privileges – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday urged the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to convene a meeting for deciding on a single bill for lawmakers’ privileges. His remarks come after the KP Assembly passed the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026 on April 30. The law expanded provincial […]
More wreckage of crashed cargo plane found, search for crew ongoing: PAA – Pakistan
The Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) said on Friday that the search for the crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea was ongoing, adding that additional wreckage had been located. In a statement, the authority said the search and rescue missions by the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency in the […]
‘Public money belongs to the people’: KP governor says his observations on law to raise MPAs’ privileges ‘on record’ – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said that his observations regarding a new law expanding provincial assembly members’ powers and immunities were on record, adding that “public money belongs to the people”. The KP Assembly passed the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, on April 30. Kundi had assented to […]