Pakistan court sentences six to death for Sri Lankan’s ‘blasphemy’ killing
On Monday, prosecutors said 88 of 89 people on trial for the murder of Priyantha Diyawadana had been convicted, with six sentenced to death, nine to life in prison and the rest jail terms ranging from two to five years.
Pakistan officially condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden
These mindless provocative Islamophobic incidents serve no purpose other than hurting the sensitivities of over 1.5 billion Muslims living all over the world, Foreign Office spokesperson.
Hindus, Muslims clash in New Delhi
In recent weeks, religious clashes have broken out between the majority Hindu and minority Muslim communities during religious processions in several parts of the country.
Cross-border attacks from Afghanistan suddenly increased, confirms FO
In the last few days, incidents along Pak-Afghan border have significantly increased, wherein, Pakistani security forces are being targeted from across the border.
Hamza Shafqaat replaced by Irfan Nawaz Memon as DC Islamabad
Mr. Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, a BS-19 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted as Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory, Islamabad, under Interior Division, is transferred and directed to report to Establishment Division, with immediate effect and until further orders.
Pakistan’s new govt may have to end fuel, power subsidies
The officials are proposing spreading the rollback of the subsidies over two to three months to soften its impact, he said, adding that the decision was now with the new political leadership.
PML-N govt denies closing shelter homes after social media backlash
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his statement on Thursday said that they cannot run shelter homes due to tough economic conditions. The statement ran a shock wave among the social media users.
US agrees with DG ISPR’s statement on foreign conspiracy against Khan
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price says the US does not support one party over another.
IHC tells ECP to decide PTI’s foreign funding case in 30 days
The court dismisses PTI’s plea to keep its foreign funding confidential and keep petitioner Akbar S Babar separate from the case.
Pakistan’s nuclear program to stall as PAEC defaults on payments
The Nuclear power plants (NPPs) in question are being managed under Pakistan’s Nuclear Energy Vision 2050, which seeks to generate 44,000 MW of electric power by 2050.
PM orders inquiry into metro bus project’s delay
Shehbaz Sharif expressed dismay over the delay in the materialization of the project, terming it severe negligence as Rs 16 billion had been spent on the mega project of public importance.
PTI leader Shahbaz Gill slams media for Peshawar rally blackout
Gill shares Nayatel's viewership data on Twitter, showing that ARY News alone garnered over 56% views last night.