Pakistan
Pakistan: Police Attack Protesters Objecting to Oppression in Parachinar
January 1, 2025
Pakistan: Police Attack Protesters Objecting to Oppression in Parachinar
In various cities across Pakistan, police have resorted to shelling and baton charges against protests organized to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Parachinar, resulting in several injuries among demonstrators, local sources confirmed. The peaceful protest in Karachi included…
Militant attack on security post in restive northwest Pakistan claims 2 lives
December 31, 2024
Militant attack on security post in restive northwest Pakistan claims 2 lives
Militants armed with assault rifles attacked a security post today in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian, Arab News reported. The civilian was identified as a Customs Department employee.…
Conflict in Parachinar Claims Lives of 128 Children
December 30, 2024
Conflict in Parachinar Claims Lives of 128 Children
Former federal minister Sajid Hussain Tori reported on Sunday that at least 128 children have died in Parachinar since the onset of violent tribal clashes nearly three months ago, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. The conflict, which began in November, has…
Shia Muslims in Pakistan protest against sectarian violence and government inaction
December 29, 2024
Shia Muslims in Pakistan protest against sectarian violence and government inaction
Shia Muslims in a number of Pakistani cities have staged protests against escalating sectarian violence, particularly the recent attacks in Parachinar that claimed over 130 lives. According to local reports, protesters set up tents and gathered to voice their frustration…
LHC Rules Non-Muslims Cannot Inherit from Muslim Relatives
December 29, 2024
LHC Rules Non-Muslims Cannot Inherit from Muslim Relatives
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that non-Muslims are not entitled to inherit from the estate of a Muslim relative, either as successors or predecessors, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued this decision on Saturday affirming…
Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces Amid Rising Tensions
December 27, 2024
Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces Amid Rising Tensions
Intense clashes broke out late Thursday night in the Dand-e-Patan district of Afghanistan’s Paktia province, with heavy exchanges of fire reported between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border troops, Amu TV reported yesterday. The fighting began around 1 a.m. local time…
Medical Supplies Dispatched to Kurram District Amid Ongoing Crisis
December 27, 2024
Medical Supplies Dispatched to Kurram District Amid Ongoing Crisis
On Thursday, Pakistan’s health department sent medical supplies to Kurram district, where a sit-in protest highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, Dawn Newspaper reported. Participants are hopeful for the resumption of a jirga in Kohat, aimed at reopening roads…
KAP Launches AI-Powered Tool to Transform Education in Pakistan
December 27, 2024
KAP Launches AI-Powered Tool to Transform Education in Pakistan
Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP) has launched Khanmigo, an AI-powered educational tool designed to enhance student learning and support teachers, Dawn Newspaper reported. The event took place on Friday, December 27, at a local hotel. Khanmigo serves as a personalized tutor…
Pakistan Military Court Passes Up-to-10-year Imprisonments to 60 Civilians
December 27, 2024
Pakistan Military Court Passes Up-to-10-year Imprisonments to 60 Civilians
A Pakistani military court sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from 2 to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023, Reuters reported yesterday. Among…
Muslim Leaders Sound Alarm Over Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
December 26, 2024
Muslim Leaders Sound Alarm Over Humanitarian Crisis in Parachinar
The Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) and Jafria Alliance have raised alarms over a humanitarian crisis in Parachinar, Kurram district, where the majority of victims are from the Shia community, Dawn Newspaper reported. During press conferences, leaders condemned the escalating violence and…