Chairman Joint Chiefs Sahir Shamshad Rejects Indian Claims of Chinese Military Aid, Warns of Rising Danger Due to City Strikes and Lack of Conflict Management Mechanisms
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has rejected the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, calling it un-Islamic. He announced nationwide protests, citing opposition from religious scholars and the Council of Islamic Ideology.
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old influencer from Islamabad known for promoting culture and youth empowerment, was tragically shot dead in her home. Authorities are investigating the case, with honour killing among the suspected motives.
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, into law, setting the minimum legal age for marriage at 18. Violators, including Nikah khuwans, may face up to one year in prison and a fine of Rs100,000
India has reiterated that “terrorism and dialogue cannot go together” in response to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remark that Islamabad is ready for dialogue with its neighbor.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned citizens about a surge in phishing scams involving fraudsters impersonating PTA officials to steal personal information.