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Today, Pakistan is observing Youm-e-Istehsal to protest against the Indian government’s actions on August 5, 2019. On this date, the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Narendra Modi, revoked Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution, effectively removing the special status of Kashmir. This move was widely condemned by Pakistan, Kashmiris, and the international community.
On Friday, gold prices massively increased in Pakistan, mirroring the rise in the international market. As reported by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola increased by Rs2,400, setting the new price at Rs257,300 which is a massive increase in the price of Gold. Additionally, the price for
In Dera Ismail Khan, unidentified armed men hijacked a private security firm’s van carrying Rs40 million and kidnapped five security guards near Hathala village on Tank Road on Thursday. According to the police, the van was en route to Wana, South Waziristan. The hijacking occurred when the van reached Hathala village, where gunmen intercepted it,
On Wednesday, US Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer announced that the US government has assisted 30,000 students in Pakistan to enhance their English language skills. Speaking to journalists after attending the “Access” Scholarship Programme ceremony, which is specifically designed for English language learning, Schofer noted that the US government has been providing scholarships to
Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has called for the relocation of the Asia Cup 2025 from India, following India’s recent acquisition of the tournament’s hosting rights. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Ali criticized Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), accusing him of complicating Pakistan’s
Hamas announced on Wednesday that its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard confirmed the incident, and Iranian state television reported on Haniyeh’s death early in the day. While no one has claimed responsibility for the assassination, Hamas accused Israel of carrying out a “treacherous Zionist raid” on Haniyeh’s Tehran residence.
According to sources, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to transfer the authority for cricket-related decisions to former captain Waqar Younis. Naqvi will retain oversight of administrative matters, while Waqar will handle decisions concerning international and domestic selection committees, players’ No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and other key cricket issues. The PCB Constitution
In a tragic incident reported by ARY News on Tuesday, 11 family members drowned when rainwater inundated the basement of their house in the Darra Adamkhel area of Kohat district. According to Rescue 1122, the victims, who were asleep in the basement, included six children, three women, and two men from the same family. Rescue
Bangladesh announced the restoration of internet services as conditions improved following student protests against job quota reforms, which had resulted in nearly 150 deaths this month. The protests, which originated in universities and colleges, escalated into nationwide demonstrations, injuring thousands due to a forceful crackdown by security forces. This led to the imposition of curfews,
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, has issued a firm warning that if immediate demands regarding inflation are not addressed, protests will escalate to Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta within two days. He stressed that the sit-ins will continue until their demands are met, even hinting at a potential march to Islamabad’s D-Chowk. During a press
