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NADRA Blocks CNICs of Absconding PTI Leaders in May 9 Riots Cases

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:56:05 +0000

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) reportedly blocked the Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders who were declared absconders in cases related to the May 9 riots. The Interior Ministry, based on recommendations from the Punjab police, instructed NADRA to block the CNICs of these PTI […]

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ECP Reserves Decision on Pleas Against PTI’s Intra-Party Elections

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:38:40 +0000

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, a five-member bench of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reserved its decision on pleas against the intra-party elections of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja presided over the bench, and one of the petitioners, Akbar S Babar, a founding member of the PTI, was present during the […]

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Lahore High Court Orders Release of PTI Leader Sher Afzal Marwat

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:59:30 +0000

LAHORE: On Monday, the Lahore High Court issued an order for the release of Sher Afzal Marwat, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), while hearing a petition challenging his arrest. During the hearing, the government presented a reply to the court regarding Marwat’s arrest. In response, advocate Mohsin Abbas argued that the petitioner should […]

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North Korea Test-Fires Most Advanced ICBM, Raising Concerns of US Reach

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:29:08 +0000

On Monday, North Korea conducted a test of its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the potential to reach the United States, marking a record-breaking number of weapons tests in the current year. South Korea reported that the North fired an ICBM using solid fuel, making the missile easier to transport and quicker to […]

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Supreme Court Rejects Election Delay, Emphasizes Timely Conduct of General Elections on February 8

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:16 +0000

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has unequivocally rejected any potential delay in the February 8 general elections, asserting that objections to delimitation cannot be raised after the issuance of the election schedule. The three-member bench, led by acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Sardar Tariq Masood and including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah, made […]

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Pakistan Increases Depreciation Rates for Used Mobile Phones Imported by Overseas Pakistanis

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:26:17 +0000

The depreciation rates for used or refurbished mobile phones brought into Pakistan by overseas Pakistanis have been increased from 30 percent to 60 percent for the assessment of duties and taxes. Conversely, commercial importers dealing with new mobile phones will be subject to higher customs values, providing greater relief to international passengers bringing in mobile […]

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Archaeological Excavations Unearth Pre-Buddhist Sacred Monument in Swat

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:50:29 +0000

Archaeologists working in the Bazira Barikot area of Swat, Pakistan, have uncovered a pre-Buddhist sacred monument dating back to the 4th century BC. The excavations were conducted by the Italian Archaeological Mission in Pakistan in collaboration with Dr. Abdul Samad and the staff of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with students […]

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Get Ready for Drama: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 to Premiere in 2024

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:07:05 +0000

The prequel to Season 2 of ‘Game of Thrones,’ titled ‘House of the Dragon Season 2,’ is scheduled to premiere in the upcoming year, and author George R.R. Martin has shared insights about the upcoming episodes. According to Martin, two episodes of the second season will be dark and violent. In a blog post, George […]

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Geert Wilders Unleashes Harsh Criticism on Pakistan in Post-Election Statements

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:48:21 +0000

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders launched a harsh critique of Pakistan and Bangladesh, thanking those who congratulated him on his party’s success in the Dutch elections. In a post on social media, he mentioned receiving messages from India and expressed support for Hindus facing threats or persecution in Bangladesh and Pakistan due to their religious […]

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MQM Denies Alliance with PMLN, Stresses Need for Unbiased and Transparent Elections

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:26:50 +0000

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stated on Sunday that his party has not formed an alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N). He expressed concern that voters might be disappointed if candidates withdraw from the race in favor of others. During an interview on Sunday, Siddiqui emphasized the importance of holding […]

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Pakistan Sees Significant Reduction in Gender Gap as Voter Count Surpasses 128 Million

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:44:35 +0000

The most recent statistics reveal that the number of voters in Pakistan has surpassed 128 million. Significantly, the electoral gender gap has diminished to less than 10 million for the first time in a decade. Among the registered voters, approximately 59.32 million are women (46.13%), and 69.26 million are men (53.87%). An analysis of the […]

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WhatsApp Introduces ‘Automatic Album’ Feature for Channels

Daniyal Wali — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:31:13 +0000

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has introduced a new ‘automatic album’ feature for channels. According to reports from WaBetaInfo, when an album is shared, WhatsApp will automatically organize multiple consecutive images or videos within the channel. As of now, this update is available to some beta testers, and it is expected to be rolled out to […]

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