ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has clarified that family courts cannot, on their own initiative, convert a woman’s plea for divorce into khula proceedings a practice that, the court observed, has often resulted in women losing their lawful right to dower. The judgement, delivered by a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s privatisation strategy for its three largest airports has taken a significant turn, signalling a broader opening to global investors and setting the stage for what officials describe as a more transparent and competitive process. The Privatisation Commission announced that the planned outsourcing of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi airports will now proceed through an
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QUETTA: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan, Muhammad Tahir, has announced a major province-wide crackdown targeting declared criminals, with incentives for high-performing police districts. The special campaign is scheduled to run from January 26 to February 24, 2026. In a directive issued to senior officers, IGP Tahir instructed all Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and District SSPs/SPs
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KARACHI: A sharp and alarming rise in dog bite cases has been reported across major government and private hospitals in Karachi this year, raising significant public health concerns. According to data from hospital officials, at least 3,040 cases of dog bites have been formally reported in the city’s medical facilities since January. The situation is particularly severe at
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LAKKI MARWAT: Police officials foiled a major terrorist attack on the Gambila police station in Lakki Marwat district late Saturday night, forcing a heavily armed group of militants to flee after a fierce firefight. No casualties were reported among the security personnel. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Lakki Marwat, Nazir Khan, the attack was launched
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NEW YORK: A massive and dangerous blizzard has plunged large parts of the United States US into a state of emergency, causing widespread travel chaos, power outages, and life-threatening conditions. Authorities have declared emergencies in 18 states, with the National Guard activated in nine, as the colossal winter storm barrels across the country. The extreme
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QUETTA: A fresh winter weather system is set to sweep across Balochistan starting today (Sunday), bringing a new series of rainfall and snowfall to various parts of the province, including the provincial capital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed forecast, warning of potential disruptions and advising relevant authorities to stay alert. According to the
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has categorically denied reports circulating about a forced evacuation of the Tirah Valley on the orders of the armed forces, terming them “baseless and malicious” propaganda aimed at sowing public fear and tarnishing state institutions. In a detailed statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, authorities clarified that
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LAHORE: Salman Qadir, the son of late Pakistani Test cricket legend Abdul Qadir, was arrested by police on Wednesday on charges of allegedly raping a housemaid at a farmhouse. The arrest follows the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at the Barki police station based on the victim’s detailed complaint. According to the FIR, accessed
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THARPARKAR: A deepening humanitarian crisis has unfolded at Civil Hospital Mithi, where 46 innocent children have succumbed to malnutrition and disease in the past three weeks. The district headquarters hospital remains overwhelmed, with 70 children currently under treatment for ailments exacerbated by severe cold and chronic food insecurity. The Medical Superintendent confirmed that three more
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