Hijab in profession
Source: Dawn By Sidra Khan; Rawalpindi WELL, I am new to my self-chosen hijab world but I can feel the problems hijabi girls go through every day. These five months are […]
Judiciary is the only third umpire:
Source: Dawn The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered the capital administration not to place any containers or block roads during the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)’s scheduled “lockdown” of Islamabad on November 2. Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, while hearing the case, directed the capital city administration to ensure smooth running of […]
Afghan girl made famous by National Geographic photo arrested on corruption charges
If convicted, Sharbat Gula, photographed as a 12-year-old refugee in 1984, faces a possible 14-year jail sentence Adam Lushe US photographer Steve McCurry took his iconic photograph of the ‘Afghan Girl’ named Sharbat Gula, in 1985 The Afghan girl whose piercing eyes made her famous when her photo appeared on […]
60 killed in twin suicide attacks as terrorists storm police training college in Quetta
Epigraph: We (Allah) prescribed for the children of Israel that whosoever killed a person — unless it be for killing a person or for creating disorder in the land — […]
Pakistan Army takes gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol held in UK
Source: Dawn A Pakistan Army team won gold in a premier patrolling event of the British Army called Exercise Cambrian Patrol.”This year, the 59 Punjab from the 37th Division/1 Corps represented the Pakistan Army in Cambrian Patrol in the UK and won a Gold medal.” Pakistan Defence tweeted. More:
WHO IS NEXT?
Source: Daily Time Next 3 to 4 weeks are going to be very significant in Pakistani politics with India along the LOC,Imran Khan in Islamabad and Nawaz-led government seem to be between the devil and the deep blue sea. These might not be a bigger reason to worry for Sharif […]
What really are the fundamental rights?
Source: Daily Time The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition is perhaps another judicial firecracker with a lot of noise and minimal impact. The Supreme Court immediately adjourned for two weeks after issuing a notice to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over petitions seeking his disqualification on account […]
Maryam Nawaz, Ahsan, Pervaiz Rasheed, Fawad Involved in Leaks & Propaganda against ISI & Army
Source: http://www.siasat.pk Breaking News: According to news Investigation Report has proven that Maryam Nawaz, Mushahid Ullah, Pervaiz Rasheed Ahsan Iqbal, Fawad Hassad Fawad involved in Propaganda and leaks against Army & ISI and all was done with Nawaz Sharif Approval. More:
Ahmadiyya and their ultimate victory
Source: Rawgist.Com A friend once asked, if the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is from God, why are you so opposed even by your fellow Muslim brothers. Without engaging in a banter of scriptural quotations, which I find unnecessary (except for academic purposes) because the victory of Islam Ahmadiyyat is now palpable […]
‘Govt to name new army chief in a week’
Source:ET “The government has not yet decided [as to who will be the new army chief] but is likely to announce his name in week or ten days’ time,” said Chaudhry said in response to a question asked during a news conference which he addressed together with PML-N leader Daniyal […]
Time’s most influential teens includes two Pakistanis
TIME magazine has published its annual list of most influential teens in the world, which considers accolades across numerous fields, global impact through social media and overall ability to drive news. This year the list has two Pakistanis on it — Sumail Hassan and Malala Yousafzai. Pakistani prodigy’s team wins […]
Malala calls on Muslims to respect Islam’s true message
Source: Arab News SHARJAH: Pakistan’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, giving a speech Wednesday in the UAE, urged Muslims to respect the “true message of Islam” and unite against […]
Devaluing ‘honour’
Source: Dawn BY AFIYA S. ZIA THE 2016 Amendment to Offences in the Name/ Pretext of Honour Act has had mixed reactions. Some celebrate the reforms while others consider these to be a mere ‘smokescreen’. For decades, legal and rights activists have campaigned against this specialised form of murder of women […]
Elevate Gen Raheel to field marshal’s rank
Source:ET In the appeal, Sardar Adnan Saleem, through his counsel Raja Saimul Haq Satti, said that such an elevation is an emergent need in the present circumstances. He has made the federation through the cabinet division secretary, the prime minister through the secretary of the PM Secretariat and defence ministry […]
Storm in a teacup?
Source: Dawn THE corps commanders have spoken. They have expressed concern over the “feeding of a false and fabricated story” that appeared in Dawn on Oct 6 as a breach of national security. At the same time, the government “as a gesture of goodwill” has removed the travel ban on […]
Video: The untold story of Pakistan’s blasphemy law
Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Chapter 1 – Origin Story of 295C from Pakistans Blasphemy Laws on Vimeo. Source: Dawn BY ARAFAT MAZHAR A few days ago, a video of erstwhile pop icon […]
India clips ‘spy’ pigeon’s wings over fears it will fly back to Pakistan
http://tribune.com.pk/story/1198895/india-clips-spy-pigeons-wings-fears-will-fly-back-pakistan/ Indian police have clipped the wings of a “Pakistani pigeon” they claim to have arrested from Bamial village in Punjab province nearly two weeks ago over suspicion of ‘spying’. “The wings of the pigeon have been clipped to ensure the suspected spy does not fly back to Pakistan,” The Telegraph […]
Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Asia Bibi case
Source: Dawn News AFP | NASIR IQBAL The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned a hearing of the final appeal against the execution of Asia Bibi, accused for blasphemy. Police and troops had been stationed across Islamabad as the apex court readied to hear the appeal of Bibi who has been […]
The Guardian view on blasphemy in Pakistan: a dark moment for religious freedom approaches
theguardian — The killing and jailing of people on accusations of insulting Islam is shameful. Pakistan’s supreme court should spare the life of Asia Bibi and curb future convictions Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was convicted of blasphemy by a Pakistani court. ‘Her freedom would send a powerful […]
Heart of darkness: Shia resistance and revival in Pakistan
Source: Dawn Ahsan Mahboob stares at the sky. It is the colour of molten silver — dark and mournful. Out of the grey firmament drop flakes of white snow, light as leaves, ominous as bad tidings. In the predawn twilight of November, Quetta’s Alamdar Road looks like a frozen lake, […]