JI to Launch Nationwide Movement Against IPP and LNG Agreements, Says Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign against agreements with…
JI to Launch Nationwide Movement Against IPP and LNG Agreements, Says Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign against agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, alleging financial irregularities and public burden. Speaking at a training camp in Peshawar, he said the party aims to raise public awareness and seek recovery of what he described as…
Naran Road Reopening Nears as Snow Clearance Begins on MNJ Route
Tourism in northern Pakistan is set to revive as authorities begin snow clearance operations on the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, bringing the reopening of Naran closer after nearly six months of closure. The road, a vital link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, had been blocked since November due to heavy snowfall in Kaghan Valley. Now, the…
Peshawar High Court Rules Minor Convictions Not Grounds for Adverse PCC Entries
The Peshawar High Court has delivered a significant ruling stating that minor convictions should not be treated as adverse entries in Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), reinforcing the principles of fairness, dignity, and rehabilitation. In its judgement, the court clarified that petty offences — especially those resulting in nominal fines — cannot be equated with serious…
Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Mobilisation, Membership Drive from April 25
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide mobilisation campaign following Eid, alongside a large-scale membership drive scheduled from April 25 to May 15. Addressing party workers in Peshawar, he emphasised that Pakistan’s political and judicial system requires deep structural reforms rather than simple changes in leadership. He argued that replacing one ruling…
Zakat Crisis in Rawalpindi Leaves 10,000 Families Without Aid for 10 Months
A severe Zakat crisis in Rawalpindi has left nearly 10,000 deserving families without financial assistance for the past 10 months, creating serious humanitarian and social concerns. The prolonged delay in fund release has disrupted essential support systems, particularly affecting widows, orphans, patients, and students from low-income households. According to reports, the government has not released…
Daducha Dam Project Expanded with Power Generation, Pipeline & Recreation Plans
The Daducha Dam project is being transformed into a multi-purpose development as authorities expand its scope beyond water storage. Located near Rawalpindi, the project will now include a feasibility study for electricity generation, a 25-kilometre water pipeline, and modern recreational facilities. Officials have initiated a power feasibility study to explore electricity generation potential from the…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Sets Up Economic Think Tank in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Policy Reforms
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the establishment of a dedicated economic think tank aimed at developing research-based policy solutions for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The initiative will be led by former provincial finance minister Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra. According to the party, the think tank will focus on preparing practical proposals for economic stabilisation, growth, and structural…
Rs5.4 Trillion Stuck in Tax Cases Highlights Crisis in Supreme Court of Pakistan and Appellate System
Pakistan’s tax justice system is facing a deep structural crisis, with more than Rs5.457 trillion tied up in pending litigation across various judicial forums. The issue was strongly highlighted in a landmark case, Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Lahore v Bank of Punjab (2022), where the Supreme Court of Pakistan criticised tax authorities for unnecessarily prolonging…
Sindh Expands Pink Scooty Scheme to Hyderabad to Empower Women Mobility
The Sindh government has announced the expansion of its free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad after its successful rollout in Sukkur. The initiative, introduced under the leadership of Sharjeel Inam Memon, aims to improve women’s mobility and promote independence across the province. The Pink Scooty scheme is designed to provide women with free scooters along…
Mechanised Wheat Harvesting in Khanewal Boosts Efficiency but Hurts Farmers and Labourers
The growing use of mechanised harvesting is rapidly transforming wheat farming in Khanewal, one of Pakistan’s major agricultural regions. Traditional harvesting methods that once relied on large groups of labourers are now being replaced by advanced machines capable of completing the same work in just a few hours. Modern harvesting machines not only cut wheat…
