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On Friday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared that Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is eligible for seats reserved for women and minorities. This decision is a significant setback for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition. Court’s Decision The verdict was delivered by a 13-member bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. It…
Eid ul-Fitr, often simply referred to as Eid, is a significant religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is observed on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The exact date of Eid ul-Fitr varies each year,…
On International Women’s Day, let’s honor Pakistani women for their vital role in the nation’s progress. From politics to law, sports to arts, they’ve shattered barriers. Fatima Jinnah, Benazir Bhutto, and Maryam Nawaz are political trailblazers. In law, Justice Ayesha Malik and Asma Jahangir stand out. Lt Gen Nigar Johar Khan and ASP Syeda Shehrbano…
The caretaker Punjab government took an innovative step in handling the major issues in Punjab and Lahore. Air pollution, or smog, was one of the main problems suffered by many cities and regions of Lahore and Punjab, in particular. To fight pollution, the Punjab government, with the collaboration of the UAE’s government, integrated cloud seeding,…
A recent University of Michigan study has raised concerns about the addictive properties of ultra-processed foods, like ice cream and potato chips, which are rich in sugar and carbohydrates. After analyzing 281 studies from 36 countries, researchers found that 14% of adults and 12% of children displayed signs of addiction to these foods, akin to…
In the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ actions in Gaza, labeling them as “war crimes and crimes against humanity” and even suggesting they could be considered a “veritable genocide.” The Pakistani Ambassador, Munir Akram, expressed deep concern about the human tragedy unfolding in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians, including…
“In contrast, the number of casualties in Israeli attacks has surpassed 7,500, with 7,326 Palestinians losing their lives in the intense Israeli bombardment. Among the victims, there are 3,038 children, 1,726 women, and 414 elderly individuals. Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have led to the sound of explosions resonating in different areas, with smoke rising…
In Pakistan, the price of gold went down a little on Friday, but it was still above Rs211,000 per tola. The price of 24-carat gold decreased by Rs50 per tola, reaching Rs211,300, and the price of 10 grams fell by Rs42, reaching Rs181,156. Earlier in the week, gold prices went up by Rs 1,250 on…
More than 700 Israelis, including 73 soldiers, and 413 Palestinians have been killed in the assault so far The Israel-Hamas conflict has taken a devastating toll, surpassing a grim milestone with over 1,100 reported casualties. The Israeli army launched a series of overnight strikes, targeting more than 500 locations within the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime…
