Dua Sehar, Author at Daily Soon Times

Scott Ritter Endorses Pakistan for Nobel Prize Over Mediation Role in Iran-US Tensions

Dua Sehar9 hours ago02 mins

Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and the United States, suggesting that the country’s leadership deserves international recognition for its mediation efforts. Speaking during a television programme, Ritter highlighted Pakistan’s central role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington amid a complex and sensitive…

Islamabad Orders Lighter School Bags, Moves to Remove Banned O-Level Pakistan Studies Book

Dua Sehar9 hours ago02 mins

Authorities in Islamabad have introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the burden of heavy school bags on students, while also taking steps to enforce the removal of a banned O-level Pakistan Studies book still being sold in the market. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA),…

Law Minister Aqeel Malik Rejects Claims of 28th Amendment Rolling Back 18th Amendment

Dua Sehar9 hours ago02 mins

State Minister for Law Barrister Aqeel Malik has rejected claims that a proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment would roll back the landmark 18th Amendment, calling such assertions misleading and baseless. Speaking during a televised discussion, Aqeel Malik clarified that no formal work is currently underway on any constitutional amendment. However, he acknowledged that discussions on broader…

RSS Leader Dattatreya Hosabale and Ex Army Chief Naravane Back Dialogue with Pakistan

Dua Sehar9 hours ago02 mins

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Dattatreya Hosabale and former Indian army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane have expressed support for maintaining dialogue with Pakistan, even as relations between the two countries remain strained. Dattatreya Hosabale, who serves as the General Secretary of the RSS, emphasized the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open. He stated that India…

KP Seeks Additional Funds to Clear Cochlear Implant Backlog for Children Under Sehat Card Plus

Dua Sehar9 hours ago02 mins

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has sought additional funding to address a growing backlog of children awaiting cochlear implant procedures under the Sehat Card Plus programme. Health officials said around 1,000 children with hearing and speech impairments are currently on the waiting list for the procedure. The move aims to ensure timely treatment, especially for children…

Mohmand Elders Offer Jirga Role to Ease Pakistan-Afghanistan border Tensions

Dua Sehar10 hours ago02 mins

Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…

Blast in Lakki Marwat Market Kills at Least Nine, Injures 33 in Suspected IED Attack

Dua Sehar1 day ago02 mins

A powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…

PIA Set to Be Handed Over to New Owners on May 25 as Privatisation Enters Final Stage

Dua Sehar1 day ago02 mins

Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan International Airlines is set to be formally handed over to new owners on May 25, marking a major milestone in the long-running privatisation process, according to sources from the Privatisation Commission. Officials confirmed that the process has now entered its final stage, with all major procedural and regulatory requirements already completed….

Mohsin Naqvi Orders Broad Upgrade of National Police Academy Facilities and Training System

Dua Sehar1 day ago02 mins

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered a comprehensive upgrade of the National Police Academy during a detailed visit focused on modernizing police training infrastructure and facilities in Islamabad. During the visit, the minister chaired a high-level meeting at the National Police Academy and reviewed ongoing development projects aimed at improving training standards across the country….

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi Discusses Judicial Reforms with EU Delegation in Islamabad

Dua Sehar1 day ago02 mins

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi held a detailed meeting with a high-level European Union delegation in Islamabad, led by Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis, to discuss judicial reforms, the rule of law, and institutional cooperation. During the meeting, the Chief Justice welcomed the delegation and shared insights into the ongoing reform agenda within Pakistan’s judiciary. He…