Monday, May 9th, 2022
Taliban regime plans to consult elites, initiated efforts for convening traditional Jirga
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR—Amidst earning world-wide condemnation in return of its restrictions against women and victimization of rivals, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan decided consulting elite class regarding its policies. For the purpose, the Taliban leaders have initiated preliminary consultations with each other’s regarding a session of traditional Jirga. However, some of Taliban leaders are opposing theme of Jirga, suggesting it with an Islamic name. The reports pouring in Peshawar from Kabul that top leaders of Taliban regime also called as Emirate Islami Afghanistan decided taking the nation into confidence regardingRead More
Teenager dies due to doctors’ ‘negligence’ in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, MAY 09 (DNA) — A 17-year-old teenage girl died in Faisalabad on Monday owing to the alleged negligence of the doctors during her treatment. According to details, the 17-year-old girl, Afreen, a resident of Ghulam Muhammadabad area of Faisalabad, was brought to General Hospital over infection in her stomach. The bereaved family claimed that doctors denied treatment to her and were busy using mobilephones which resulted in her death. The medical superintendent (MS) of Faisalabad General Hospital, Dr Salman, admitted the negligence of doctors and launched an inquiry intoRead More
Imran Khan launches PTI’s membership campaign
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan launched Monday party’s membership campaign marking preparation for next general elections. A mobile application “Raabta” has been launched in an effort to boost the party’s membership. The PTI has been mobilising the masses and demanding early elections since the ouster of Imran Khan from the PM Office last month through a no-confidence motion. Former premier Imran Khan has been holding public rallies across the country and also using social media to propagate his message and build pressure on the government.
Russia marks 77th anniversary of the end of World War II
MOSCOW: Today, the Russian capital, Moscow, marks the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory of the USSR over fascism. Of course, it is possible to see that this year’s victory parade is very different from previous years. It is possible to say that this difference is not good at all. It can even be said that the current victory parade was more neglected than in previous years, although the Kremlin administration was reluctant to do so. Of course, the first reason for the lackRead More
Pakistan reports first Omicron sub-variant case
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has detected the first case of Omicron sub-variant BA.2.12.1 in Pakistan. According to NIH’s spokesperson, this new sub-variant is causing increasing number of cases in different countries. He said that the best preventive measure “besides mask-wearing at crowded places, is COVID-19 vaccination.” He added, “We strongly recommend getting vaccinated and all those due for booster must get the shots immediately.” According to health experts, Omicron is a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that was first discovered in Botswana on November 11, 2021 andRead More
CJP defends suo motu on deputy speaker’s ruling, says SC judges deemed it ‘constitutional matter’
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said on Monday that the Supreme Court had taken suo motu notice of the parliamentary crisis last month after consultations were held between 12 SC judges, all of whom agreed that it was a “constitutional matter”. On April 3, following then National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s dismissal of a no-confidence motion against then prime minister Imran Khan and the subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly, Justice Bandial had taken suo motu notice of the matter. He had also made it clear thatRead More