Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In a rare and historic move, the Government of Pakistan has promoted Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to the esteemed rank of Field Marshal — the highest military rank in the country. The promotion was confirmed by official sources from the Prime Minister’s Office and Pakistan Armed Forces Headquarters, highlighting General…

The most recent briefs concerning the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) suggests its steps to improve overall efficiency and coverage in the program. Following are some of the important highlights: Benazir Income Support Programme Beneficiaries Bank Accounts : Easier Access for Beneficiaries Bank Accounts: BISP is currently designing a program that permits its beneficiaries to…

PTI Wants Talks But ‘Hidden Hand’ is Stronger: Naqvi (News) The political landscape of Pakistan has long been marked by turbulence, shifting alliances, and the constant presence of unseen forces that influence national affairs. In recent developments, Mohsin Naqvi, a senior political figure, has stirred the debate by pointing out that while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…

Rescue 1122 reported a tragic incident where 11 family members were trapped in a flooded basement while they were sleeping. Among the deceased were six children, three women, and two men, all belonging to the same family. Rescue officials have moved the bodies to a nearby hospital for legal formalities. Remarkably, a five-year-old girl was…

On Monday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the release of Sanam Javed, with instructions for the police and other law enforcement agencies to refrain from re-arresting her. This decision provided some relief to Javed, who had been incarcerated for over a year, facing multiple cases since the May 9, 2023, riots. Justice Miangul Hassan…

Lahore: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Tuesday that the decision to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will be finalized after consulting with allied political parties, as reported by ARY News. At a Data Darbar event, Dar attributed the current inflation to economic mismanagement by the PTI government following the 2018 election, which he claimed…

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Acquitted in Marriage Case A Pakistani court acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on charges of unlawful marriage. Initially sentenced to seven years in prison, their 2018 marriage was ruled to have violated Islamic law. Despite their acquittal, Khan remains in jail due to other…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday addressed an alleged domestic violence incident involving anchorperson Ayesha Jahanzeb and her husband. An FIR, accessible to Dawn.com, was lodged at Lahore’s Sarwar Road police station on Monday by Ayesha Chaudhry. The report cited Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that 28,000 tube wells in Balochistan will be solarised to provide farmers with cheap electricity, on behalf of the federal and provincial governments. The solarization of agricultural tube wells in Balochistan is part of broader government efforts to address economic challenges and promote sustainable development in the region. The…