Politics

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 […]

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

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

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

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

What Happened: DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry affirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to self-accountability and reported extensive anti-terror operations, including a strong response to recent unrest in Balochistan. What you need to know: The court-martial of retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was carried out as part of this process, following a high-level inquiry

What Happened: The Sindh government approved spending Rs2 billion on 138 luxury vehicles for assistant commissioners, sparking criticism for prioritizing this over aid for flood victims. What you need to know: The services, general administration, and coordination department requested around Rs2 billion from the finance department to fund this procurement. Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali

What Happened: The US has urged finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Netanyahu’s resistance and ongoing tensions over military and diplomatic issues. What you need to know: The United States has called for finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Israeli Prime

What Happened: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that inflation has dropped to single digits, attributing the achievement to her team’s efforts and her father’s government. What you need to know: During a speech at a school in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claimed that she and her team have successfully managed