Bihar CM’s attempt to remove Muslim doctor’s hijab triggers outrage
NEW DELHI: A video clip showing Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar trying to lift the veil of a Muslim woman doctor has rapidly circulated, sparking anger. This event, which took place at a gathering in Patna has brought up major concerns regarding religious liberty and human rights during Prime Minister
Shaheen’s BBL journey starts with beamers and a mid-over exit
BRISBANE: Shaheen Shah Afridi’s first appearance in the Big Bash League (BBL) did not proceed as expected as the prominent bowler was taken off mid-over by the umpire. The cause behind this action has now been disclosed. Playing for the Brisbane Heat, Shaheen made his appearance but struggled, giving away
US weapons left in Afghanistan fuel terrorism in Pakistan, report reveals
ISLAMABAD: Following the U.S. Military’s exit from Afghanistan, the extensive cache of arms abandoned there has turned into a major and hazardous factor driving the expansion of terrorism in Pakistan. As stated in an article by The Diplomat, roughly $7.1 billion in military equipment was abandoned in Afghanistan during the
KP’s largest public hospital under fire for denying life-saving treatment to newborn
Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Peshawar, the largest public hospital in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is under severe accusations of neglecting newborns in its Children’s Emergency unit. According to sources, newborn patients arriving from other regions are being turned away because of insufficient space with “No Space” noted on their
Petrol price remains unchanged, diesel price reduced
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formally set the updated rates for petroleum products. The Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy released a notification validating the adjustments, which are scheduled to come into force tonight at midnight. The cost of petrol remains fixed at PKR 263.45 per liter showing no
Defence analyst claims nexus linking Faiz Hameed, Imran Khan and Saqib Nisar
ISLAMABAD: Retired military officer and defence analyst Col (retd) Inaam-ur-Raheem has alleged the existence of a nexus involving former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and former chief justice Saqib Nisar, claiming it influenced political and institutional affairs during the previous
Major arms haul uncovered in Kech, two taken into custody
Security forces have seized a huge cache of weapons and arrested two suspects during a vehicle inspection in the Sami area, Tehsil Tbt, District Kech, on Monday. Security Sources said. Security Sources say that on December 15 at 1600 hours, a suspected pickup vehicle with registration number SPC-077 was stopped
KP action council announces province-wide protest movement
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Provincial President of the Action Council Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Mayor of Mardan, Himayatullah Mayar, on Monday announced a province-wide protest movement to press for what he described as the constitutional and legal rights of local government representatives. The announcement was made following a meeting
Human Rights NGOs in KP told to register under 2024 rules
By: Salman Yousafzai PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has informed all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that focus on the protection and promotion of human rights in the province to complete their registration with the Directorate General of Law and Human Rights under the Non-Governmental Organisations Registration Rules 2024 within the
Motorway closed at multiple points; traffic advisory issued
ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Monday closed motorways at multiple points amid dense fog and issued an alert for travellers’ safety. According to the police, due to heavy fog, the M3 Motorway from Darkhana to Judhanwala, the M4 Motorway from Abdul Hakim to Gujran and the
