Politics

Student Expelled for Bringing Biryani in Indian school

What Happened: A student in northern India was allegedly expelled for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, prompting an official investigation after public outcry. What you need to know: In northern India, a school allegedly expelled a student for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, sparking significant attention on social media. As a result, authorities in the Amroha district have launched […]

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Hamid Mir: Veteran Pakistani Journalist and Political Commentator

Hamid Mir, born on July 23, 1966, is a prominent Pakistani journalist, columnist, and writer. Starting his career with Pakistani newspapers, he has been a key figure in journalism, notably hosting the political talk show Capital Talk on Geo News since 2002. Mir writes for both Urdu and English newspapers and has contributed to The

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Akhtar Mengal Announces Departure from Pakistan, Criticizes Political Parties

What Happened: Sardar Akhtar Mengal announced his departure from Pakistan on X, criticizing political parties for not accepting his resignation and calling for apologies to Balochistan’s people and activists. What you need to know: On Thursday, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal, announced his departure from Pakistan via the social media platform

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General Munir Highlights Unity and New Threats on Defence Day

What Happened: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, General Syed Asim Munir stressed the need for national unity against emerging threats like digital terrorism and fifth-generation warfare while honoring the courage of the armed forces and martyrs. What you need to know: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir highlighted

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Saheefa Jabbar receives over Rs21,000 electricity bill for her empty house

What Happened: Renowned actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has voiced her astonishment and frustration over an unusually high electricity bill she received for her vacant house, labeling it ‘unreasonable.’ What you need to know: On Instagram, Saheefa shared a screenshot of her online payment receipt, revealing a bill totaling Rs21,625, which left her dumbfounded. “I can’t

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Teacher’s husband in Gujranwala arrested for sexually assaulting female students at school

What Happened: A man named Imran from Gujranwala was arrested for sexually abusing multiple young girls at a school managed by his wife. The school, part of a government-backed non-formal education program, operated from their home, where Imran oversaw the canteen. What you need to know: Imran exploited his position over several years, abusing the

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Senate passes bill imposing three-year jail term for unauthorised protests

What Happened: Pakistan’s Senate has passed the “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024”, which regulates protests in Islamabad and imposes jail sentences of up to three years for unauthorized gatherings. The law aims to ensure peaceful protests are held in designated areas, such as Sangjani. What you need to know: The bill was passed

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Influenced by TikTok, Peshawar Man Kills Boss Over Job Dismissal

What Happened: A tragic incident occurred in Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazar where a young boy named Mukhtar killed his former boss, Sheikh Adnan, after being dismissed from his job. Mukhtar had been hired as an apprentice by Adnan ten years ago but was fired six months back due to his disruptive behavior, influenced by violent

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Pakistan’s ethical hacker receives NASA’s appreciation for finding a major system flaw

What Happened: Shehzad Ahmad, a cybersecurity expert from Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recently received praise from NASA for identifying a critical vulnerability in their system. Ahmad, acting as a white-hat hacker, discovered the flaw and promptly reported it to NASA’s Security Team. What you need to know: Thanks to Ahmad’s timely report, NASA was able to

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Sarim Burney’s Bail Denied Amid Human Smuggling Charges

What Happened: Sarim Burney’s bail plea has been denied amid accusations of human smuggling and child trafficking, with further charges expected. What you need to know: The judicial magistrate east has denied bail to Sarim Burney, who faces charges of human smuggling and document forgery. This marks the second time Burney’s bail plea has been

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