Back in 2017, Maryam Nawaz denied that she had any media cell. However, during a press briefing on the ongoing issue of Saqib Nisar's leaked audio clip, Maryam Nawaz admitted that she was running the media cell. Her remarks sparked controversy in Pakistan.
While addressing Saqib Nisar, Maryam Nawaz demanded that he come forth and tell the nation who pressured him to convict her and her father Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield Apartments reference. Maryam's statements come after the recent debacle of Saqib Nisar's leaked audiotape.
A day earlier, Lahore was the world's third most polluted city. However, as per Platform IQAir's latest statistics, Lahore now stands at the top of its polluted cities ranking - with an air quality index of 203 on the US AQI scale, versus runner-up Dehli, India, with 183.
The Timergara-Khar-Mamad Gat Road (TKMG) is on its way to completion as it heads into its final stages of construction. Once completed, the road will help improve economic and development prospects in Bajaur as it will connect the region with the rest of Pakistan.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain reiterated the government’s resolve for holding the next general election through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at all cost. The government also formed a ministerial committee to liaise with the ECP.
FBR’s track and trace system will ensure electronic monitoring of the production and sale of important sectors like tobacco, fertilizer, sugar, and cement. At the launching ceremony, PM Khan congratulated Shaukat Tarin & FBR, for introducing the technology-based system.
Chawkandi Art Gallery with the support of HBL is currently celebrating 28 years of Aisha Khalid’s career with a large-scale retrospective exhibition. As a patron of art in Pakistan, HBL is committed to encouraging more opportunities for the public’s engagement with art.
An article by the Guardian titled, “A quiet revolution: the female imams taking over an LA mosque,” tells the story of a female Imam named Noor. The article also notes how practicing the female imamat is a rare and controversial practice in Islam.
EAG recently published a comprehensive 20-page report that discusses Pakistan’s misallocation of resources and economic consequences. It also highlights the elements that led to the current economic situation in Pakistan and policy actions for it.
Upper House of Pakistan’s Parliament recently passed the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill 2021. Calling it a welcoming development, the IFJ urged the government to ensure the effectiveness and the proper implementation of the bill.
The disturbing video shows a mob of lawyers flocking towards Ms Parveen. She tried to save herself by going into a room however, the lawyers barged in. Throughout the incident, Ms Parveen continued to scream as the lawyers assaulted her and her brother.
The project would have Pakistan’s first 5 Star international hotel chain, luxury apartments, designer offices, shopping malls featuring international brands, a theme park, a stunning waterfront promenade, and Punjab’s largest skyscraper.
