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  • FC soldier martyred as terrorists attack naval base in Turbat

    FC soldier martyred as terrorists attack naval base in Turbat

    Security forces thwarted and swiftly repulsed an insurgent attack on PNS Siddique in Turbat last night. One Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) soldier was martyred while authorities killed four terrorists in the operation.

    Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said in a statement that the terrorists’ attempt to attack was foiled due to the “swift and effective response by the troops ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets”.

    In the intense fire exchange, 24-year-old Sepoy Noman Fareed embraced martyrdom. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack and pointed out that its Majeed Brigade carried out the assault.
    Few days ago, security forces thwarted a militant attack on Gawadar Port Authority Complex when a group of eight terrorists attempted to enter the complex but failed to do so. Two soldiers were martyred in that attack while all eight terrorists were eliminated.

    PNS Siddique is the second biggest naval air base in Pakistan.
    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the security forces for foiling the attack and reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to ending the menace of terrorism.

  • PTI to register FIR against Sanaullah for threatening Imran Khan

    PTI to register FIR against Sanaullah for threatening Imran Khan

    The Karachi leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against the ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior member Rana Sanaullah for allegedly threatening to kill Imran Khan.

    In recent interviews with TV channels, Sanaullah termed the mere political existence of Imran Khan a “problem”.
    The PTI, however, did not agree with the narrative and viewed Sanaullah’s remarks as a “demand” to assassinate Imran Khan.

    Rana Sanullah, however, clarified his position on Geo News saying he did not issue any death threat to Imran Khan. “Our relation with PTI is only political,” he said.

    Sanaullah remarked that if PTI chooses to leave the kind of exclusive politics which terms other politicians as “dacoits” and does not consider engaging with other political parties, then this problem would go away right at that moment.

    “If he [Imran Khan] doesn’t accept our political existence then why would we accept his,” asked Sanaullah.

    PTI leader Raoof Hasan said that his party’s core committee has decided to register cases against both PML-N leaders Sanaullah and Marriyum Aurangzeb for their threatening remarks to PTI’s Imran Khan.

  • ‘Koi larai nahi ki hum nay’; Sher Afzal Marwat denies altercation with party members.

    ‘Koi larai nahi ki hum nay’; Sher Afzal Marwat denies altercation with party members.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has denied reports of heated words exchanged between party members during a meeting of the core committee.

    The politician declared reports about a heated argument with Karachi based party leader Shamim Naqvi and others as “false and malicious.”

    “The debate in a party meeting ought not to be construed as differences in the party,” he wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

    Marwat reiterated that the party is “united” and its members will “continue to work together like a rock.”

    On Monday, Marwat and Niazullah Niazi had a heated argument during the party meeting. Allegations and counter-allegations about the ‘batsman’ (PTI-Nazriyati) supposedly sparked the disagreement.

  • Pakistan reverses decision on US sanctions waiver for gas project

    Pakistan reverses decision on US sanctions waiver for gas project

    Pakistan is reconsidering its earlier policy of not seeking a US waiver for Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik recently said, “Pakistan will vigorously present its case and will try to seek exemption from US sanctions by presenting technical and political arguments.”

    Previously the Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in response to a question said, “It is a segment of the pipeline which is being built inside Pakistani territory. So, we do not believe that at this point there is room for any discussion or waiver from a third party.”

    Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project has been in the works for more than a decade now. While Iran has completed the construction of 900 kilometers of pipeline on its side of the border, Pakistan has not begun construction.

    Last month, the caretaker government approved the construction of an 80 kilometers section of the gas pipeline to avoid the contractual penalties worth $7 billion.

    Iran has already extended the 180-day deadline till September 2024 to Pakistan. Iran has also told Islamabad that failing this deadline, they would move International Arbitration seeking a penalty of $18 billion.

  • Gullu Butt passes away in Lahore

    Gullu Butt passes away in Lahore

    Gullu Butt, the notorious man who was caught wielding a baton and damaging property during the violent police action in Model Town in 2014, passed away in Lahore on Sunday, according to his family.

    Shahid Aziz, also known as Gullu Butt, had been dealing with a long-term illness for the last four to five months.

    Back on June 17, 2014, during a confrontation between protesting workers of Dr. Tahirul Qadri and a large police presence outside the Minhajul Quran Secretariat in Model Town, Butt was accused of causing chaos.

    He allegedly obstructed public servants from performing their duties and damaged private vehicles using sticks. The police did not intervene to stop Butt’s actions; instead, they watched silently and even seemed to assist him.

    Gullu Butt became infamous overnight, leading to PTI leader Imran Khan referencing to him many times.

  • Women arrested for stealing Uzma Kardar’s jewellery accuse police of beating, stripping them

    Women arrested for stealing Uzma Kardar’s jewellery accuse police of beating, stripping them

    Four women, detained for allegedly stealing jewellery belonging to PML-N’s Member of Punjab Assembly Uzma Kardar, have accused police of physical torture and stripping them in the presence of the MPA during the investigation process.

    The jewellery theft case was registered at the Model Town police station. However, the suspects, who are employees of a private housing society club have denied the allegations.

    The MPA suspected that two instructors and two club employees were involved in the theft. It was stated in the FIR that after attending the assembly session, she had gone to the club for swimming. She put the jewellery in her purse, which was kept in the club’s locker. Upon her return, she found out that jewellery worth Rs4-5 lakh had been stolen.

    SP Model Town told The News that four female employees of the club were detained after registration of the theft case. They were released after Uzma Kardar’s husband was taken into confidence on the matter. He said the club management also vouched for them and declared them innocent. He said the matter was still under investigation with the help of club’s surveillance cameras and management’s statements.

    MPA Uzma Kardar has called it “completely fabricated lies just to cover up systematic theft”. She emphasised that the women were investigated in front of her and were not detained for the night.

  • Dr Mehboob suspended from GC University after harassment allegations

    Dr Mehboob suspended from GC University after harassment allegations

    Dr Mehboob Ahmed, Assistant Professor of the English Department in Government College University, Lahore, has been suspended till an inquiry into the allegations of harassment against him are completed.

    In a notification issued by the Vice Chancellor of Government College University, it has been said that till the investigation of the incident, Assistant Professor Dr. Mehboob will only be able to come to the college in connection with his case. “The Vice Chancellor has directed Dr Mehboob is suspended till the outcome of the probe is unveiled. He is directed to visit the campus only when he is officially invited to attend the proceedings of the probe,” the notification stated.

    All the staff of the university, including the faculty and the director of the English department, have been barred from issuing any statement about the incident.

    Vice Chancellor GCU says that they are worried about the incident that happened in the English department on March 19 and that the harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstance.

    In a video that emerged on March 20 shows the professor being beaten up by a former student in front of university staff and some students. Consequently, many students took to social media complaining to have witnessed the perverse attitude and demanding an investigation into the matter.

    Read more: Is GCU’s administration backing alleged harassers?

  • Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Actor and educator Tazeen Hussain recently appeared on Good Morning Pakistan where she talked about her special bond with her father, the famous Talat Hussain. Tazeen shared heartfelt stories about her father’s role in their family and gave updates on his health, remembering his kind nature. She said that she and her siblings often found comfort in being around their father.

    Talking about her father’s significant influence, Tazeen highlighted his cultured upbringing and his dedication to teaching valuable lessons to his children. She said, “My dad was artistic and open-minded, like most artists are. He never stopped us from doing what we wanted. We were scared of Mom, not Dad. He never scolded us. He took care of us when we were hurt. He would kindly give us medicine even when we didn’t want to take it.” Tazeen continued, “We received a lot of love from Dad.” She also mentioned, “With my father, I grew up as a girl and as a woman. There was never any distinction between boys and girls in our house. We were all treated equally. My father always respected women.”

    However, among the happy memories, Tazeen talked about her father’s current health problems. “He’s getting older now,” Tazeen began. “With age come a few illnesses. Dad has dementia, your memory starts to decline.” Although he still knows who she is, Tazeen shared, “He recognizes us, so it’s not too bad. Some days are slower, and remembering people is a bit harder. But on other days, he can recognize them. Some days, he doesn’t want too much mental activity. But otherwise, he walks around, wants to go for a drive, eats, and drinks, thank God.”

    The veteran actor got a chest infection, which made his health worse and he had to go to the hospital. “Recently, he got really sick,” she said. “He had a chest infection, so he had to stay in the hospital. But thanks to all the prayers from his fans and well-wishers, it was like a miracle. He came back home from the hospital, walking on his own feet.”

    Even though the icon is still dealing with health issues, Tazeen wants fans to know he’s doing okay for now. She admitted that sometimes he has slower days, but his strength and determination keep everyone hopeful and positive.

  • PTI wants  EU to public report on February 8 polls

    PTI wants  EU to public report on February 8 polls

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded on Monday that the European Union (EU) publish a report on the February 8 general elections. 

    “The EU report on the elections should be made public,” PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.

    Hasan confirmed that the EU delegation visited Pakistan before the elections and gave its report on the general elections directly to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

    “The EU report is very sensitive and important,” he added. The party has repeatedly complained about alleged widespread rigging and manipulation of election results in last month’s general elections, stating that its mandate was’stolen’.

    The former ruling party’s founder, Imran Khan, had also written to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), calling on the global lender to hold an audit of the election results before approving any new loan for Islamabad—aa demand excused by the Washington-based lender, citing its “narrow mandate on economic issues” and saying that it does not comment on domestic political developments.

  • SC seeks details of military trials of civilians

    SC seeks details of military trials of civilians

    The Supreme Court (SC) has sought details of civilians being tried in military trials over their alleged role in May 9 riots. A six-member bench — led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Azhar Hasan Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan — heard a set of intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its Oct 23 unanimous ruling nullifying the military trials of civilians.

    The case references 103 civilians currently in army trials for their alleged involvement in attacks on army installations.
    It is important to note that last year, a five member bench had unanimously declared military trials of civilians as null and void.

    However, on December 13, ruling on an appeal filed by the then-caretaker federal government and provincial governments of Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, in a 5-1 majority verdict, the SC conditionally suspended its previous ruling.

    Recently, former CJP Jawad S. Khawaja, who is one of the petitioners to challenge military trials, had requested for an early hearing, stating that continued presence of civilians in military custody was worrying. His counsel also objected to the size of the bench saying, “It is my request to the court to urge the SC committee to constitute a nine-member bench.”