Pakistan

Pakistan evacuates nationals from Iran amid escalating regional conflict …………………. Pakistan has evacuated at least 450 pilgrims from Iran and is preparing to repatriate over 150 Pakistani students as regional tensions intensify following a wave of Israeli and Iranian attacks,…

Pakistan criminalizes child marriage amid fierce debate Pakistan has passed a new law criminalizing marriage under the age of 18, triggering sharp divisions across religious, social, and political circles. The legislation imposes prison sentences of up to seven years and…

Punjab, Haryana HC Judges take initiative to enhance Kashmir tourism post Pahalgam attack ——————————- In a significant move to revive tourism in Kashmir after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, eight judges from the Punjab and Haryana High Court are visiting…

High-speed passenger bus accident claims 5 lives, leaving at least 25 injured in Punjab ————————— A high-speed passenger bus overturned near Nawan Kot in Layyah, Punjab, on Sunday, killing five people and injuring at least 25 others, Dawn E-Paper reported.…

Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Misused for Extortion and Land Seizures —————————– Human Rights Watch reveals that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are frequently abused to target religious minorities and marginalized groups for personal gain, the organization’s website reported. False blasphemy accusations often lead…

Balochistan Gripped by Crippling Insecurity, Says Senior Cleric —————————– Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, a prominent cleric and central leader of Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen Pakistan, has issued a dire warning that the deteriorating law and order situation has “completely paralyzed” life…

LHC Directs Punjab Govt to Enforce 3% Job Quota for Disabled Persons ——————————– The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the Punjab government to strictly implement a 3% employment quota for persons with disabilities in public sector jobs, citing constitutional…

Silent exodus of Indian Muslims amid rising Islamophobia India is witnessing a growing silent exodus of its Muslim citizens, reflecting mounting concerns over rising Islamophobia and state-backed discrimination. Muslims, who make up around 15% of India’s population, now account for…

Separatist Groups in Pakistan Respond to India’s Operation Sindoor Amid Rising Regional Tensions ————————————– Several separatist factions within Pakistan, including the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and Pashtun groups, have voiced support for India’s recent Operation…

World Bank Report: Nearly 45% of Pakistanis Live Below Poverty Line —————————– A recent World Bank report reveals that approximately 44.7% of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line, based on updated global poverty thresholds, Dawn E-Paper reported. The report,…