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Religious scholars reject extremism in Rawalpindi debate

. Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal central committee. PHOTO: APPLICATION RAWALPINDI: Prominent ulama and academics delivered an unambiguous message of unity at the Qaumi Yekjehti and Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference on Sunday, where Ruet-e-Hilal Central Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabeer Azad warned that the country was facing an organized attempt to push it […]

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Bridge collapse caused by blast cuts off North Waziristan village

. PESHAWAR/MIRANSHAH: Life came to a standstill in North Waziristan on Sunday after unknown attackers blew up another vital link bridge in Mir Ali tehsil, cutting off entire communities from markets, hospitals and farmlands, while police and security forces intensified targeted operations against terrorist elements elsewhere in the province. According to police, the bridge in

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An envoy salutes the role of French-speaking professionals

. FO spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch. PHOTO: APPLICATION/FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, on Sunday highlighted the multifaceted relations between Pakistan and France and the wider French-speaking world. She said while governments created frameworks and agreements, it was professionals, academics, entrepreneurs and civil society leaders who brought bilateral relations between countries to

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Outcry over Gul Plaza tragedy as traders, opposition demand relief

Trader representatives demanded Rs5 billion rehabilitation package for Gul Plaza victims Firefighters use a snorkel to put out flames after a fire broke out at Gul Plaza Market in Karachi. Photo:X Following the devastating Gul Plaza fire, political parties and business groups have demanded compensation for losses suffered by traders and victims’ families. Opposition parties

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11 gang members visit Katcha in Rajanpur as police target Umrani gang

Rajanpur Police carried out targeted operation in Katcha Umrani, Sukhani and Katcha Karachi using drones Members of the Umrani gang, who surrendered to the police after a large-scale operation against criminal elements in the katcha areas of Rajanpur. SCREENSHOT At least 11 dangerous and highly wanted members of the Umrani gang have surrendered to the

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Terrorist killed as CTD, police raid hideout in DI Khan

Police launched operation after reports of terrorists in Kalachi coming under fire as suspects opened fire first One terrorist was killed and two others injured as police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out an intelligence operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, sources said on Sunday. According to sources, the operation was launched following

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Pakistan invited to join US-led Gaza Peace Council as Trump unveils sweeping transition plan

The invitation comes as the White House officially unveiled the structure and composition of the BoP. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been invited to join the United States’ recently announced Gaza Peace Council (BoP), a high-level international body tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, transitional governance and the disarmament of Hamas, the Foreign Ministry said on

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Shaban Moon unlikely on January 19; Islamic month will begin on January 21 in Pakistan

The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council cites the age of the moon and visibility limits; Ramazan probably from February 19 LAHORE: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council said that the Shaban crescent will not be seen in Pakistan on the evening of January 19, which means the Islamic month of Shaban-ul-Muazzam 1447 AH will begin on January 21. Council

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