An Investiture Ceremony was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday to confer military awards upon officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army in recognition of their exceptional gallantry during operations and distinguished services rendered to the nation. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, […]
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Senators alarmed by ‘surge’ in violence against women
Senators on Friday voiced alarm over rising violent crimes against women and demanded stronger measures to improve the conviction rate, which the presiding officer, PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman, said stood at “only five per cent”. The debate began after Balochistan Senator Naseema Ehsan raised the killing of Rubina Chandio for alleged ‘honour’ in Sindh’s […]
PM Shehbaz orders strict action against over-invoicing
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the relevant authorities to immediately take legal action against all individuals involved in the illegal practice of over-invoicing. Chairing a review meeting regarding Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the prime minister noted with concern that from 2017 to 2022, the illegal practice of over-invoicing continued, and the […]
Rupee gains three paisa against dollar
The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs279.07 compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs279.10. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at Rs279.05 and Rs280.20, respectively. The […]
Terrorism against People of Balochistan
The attack on Police Station Kotra in Jhal Magsi on the morning of 30 March was not just another skirmish in Balochistan’s long-running insurgency. It was a window into the true nature of the groups that claim to speak for the Baloch people. Around 40 fighters from the FAH-BLA and BLA rode in on motorcycles, […]
India-Afghanistan propaganda network against Pakistan exposed
A well-orchestrated disinformation campaign has been uncovered, featuring Indian and Afghan operators posing as Iranian accounts to aggressively target Pakistan on social media, particularly at a time when the country, along with other friendly countries was actively engaged in the efforts to de-escalate tension in the region. The campaign spreads false claims that Pakistan has […]
PM reaffirms commitment to national struggle against violent ideologies
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to continue its national struggle with full determination against all forms of extremism, terrorism, hatred and violent ideologies. In his message on the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, he said extremist and violent ideologies not only undermine the peace and stability […]
Mishi Khan levels serious allegations against Hania
Pakistani actress and television host Mishi Khan has sparked controversy after making serious allegations against fellow actress Hania Aamir, triggering a strong reaction from social media users. Taking to Instagram, Mishi Khan shared videos and stories in which she raised questions about certain gestures made by Hania Aamir in her photographs. The posts quickly gained […]
Pakistan, US to launch joint operation against ‘fake’ visa networks
Pakistan and the United States on Saturday decided to take joint action against fraudulent visa networks under comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs). The decision came during a meeting between US Charge de’ Affaires Natalie Baker and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a handout by the interior ministry, a detailed discussion was held on Pakistan-US […]
Alizeh Shah mulls legal action against Yasir Nawaz
Pakistani actor Alizeh Shah has warned director and producer Yasir Nawaz of a “defamation lawsuit” for repeatedly mentioning her name and calling the work experience with her “not fun”. “This is my final warning to Nawaz,” the “Ehd-e-Wafa” star said on her Instagram story, expressing disappointment and asking the director to refrain from mentioning her […]