Mother of Balochistan murder victim sent to jail after justifying ‘honour killing’
The mother of a woman recently killed in Balochistan in the name of ‘honour’ has been sent to jail on a 10-day judicial remand for sharing a video statement on social media justifying her daughter’s murder. Gul Jan, the mother of Bano Bibi, who was murdered in the Dera Gari area, was presented before a […]
Sports federations barred from competing in India without permission
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has banned all sports federations from participating in any events in India and has mandated that all national sports federations must obtain prior approval before committing to any sporting events. The decision, announced following the PSB’s 34th board meeting on July 23, cites ongoing security concerns as the primary reason. […]
Seven Pakistani pilgrims die in crash in Saudi Arabia
Seven Pakistani pilgrims from Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, died in a tragic traffic accident in Saudi Arabia following their completion of Umrah. Six others were injured in the incident. According to local sources, the group of 13, all from the Dogai Totli area of Buner, were traveling from Arafat to Medina after performing Umrah […]
The larger Israeli game behind MEMRI’s Balochistan Studies Project
The launch of the Balochistan Studies Project (BSP) by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has raised concerns about its true intentions. While presented as an academic initiative focusing on Balochistan’s rich natural resources, the project’s origins and framing suggest a deeper, more sinister agenda linked to Israeli geopolitical strategy. MEMRI, a Washington, D.C.-based […]
Monsoon deaths rise to 266, including over 100 children
Nearly half of the 266 fatalities caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan were children, officials revealed on Friday. The tragic deaths have been attributed to flash floods, lightning strikes, building collapses, and drownings, with children being particularly vulnerable during the ongoing school holidays. Punjab, the country’s most populous province, has borne the brunt […]
Dar meets Rubio, says mineral deal with US coming ‘soon’
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday to discuss trade, investment, counterterrorism cooperation, and regional developments, including the May clashes between India and Pakistan. The meeting, held at the US State Department, marked the first high-level interaction between the two nations in […]