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‘Only my family is allowed to see me’, Dr. Nabiha’s statement on observing strict purdah triggers discussion across social media

LAHORE: A recent remark by media personality Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan has gone viral, sparking a widespread debate about cultural values, personal boundaries, and the role of women in media. During a podcast conversation, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan shared details about her lifestyle and commitment to modesty: “I observe purdah...

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Politics

Presidential Transition: Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Advocates Stronger Handover Planning

Former Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called for urgent reforms to the country’s presidential transition architecture, to protect the State against partisan disruption and institutional memory loss. He argues that “A well-managed transition, distinguished colleagues, is far more than a bureaucratic changing of the guard....

Nov 19, 2025

World

At least 20 terrorists killed in KP IBOs, says ISPR

At least 20 terrorists were killed by security forces in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 8 and 9, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. During an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Shawal in North Waziristan, eight terrorists were killed by...

Nov 10, 2025

Technology

” Ciidamadu amar ayay ku qabaan inay qabtaan Qofka Magaalada qori ku dhex sita” Wasiir D. Amniga

Saturday, November 1 2025 Breaking News DEG DEG : Xog Halis ah iyo Qorshe Dhagaraysan oo laga Fulanayo Banka Wajaale ” Ciidamadu amar ayay ku qabaan inay qabtaan Qofka Magaalada qori ku dhex sita” Wasiir D. Amniga Puntland oo joojisay mushahaarkii iyo raashinka ciidamadii ku sugnaa Sool iyo Cayn Golaha...

Oct 31, 2025

World

Puntland oo joojisay mushahaarkii iyo raashinka ciidamadii ku sugnaa Sool iyo Cayn

Ilo-wareedyo la hadlay HOL ayaa sheegay in go’aankan uu ka dhashay caro ay qaaday Puntland, kaddib markii qaar ka mid ah ciidamadii iyo saraakiishii ku sugnaa gobolladaas ay ku biireen maamulka cusub, isla markaana ay diideen inay ku shaqeeyaan awaamiirta dowladd goboleedka Puntland. Ciidamada laga joojiyay mushaharka waxaa kamid ah...

Oct 31, 2025

World

Golaha Ammaanka Qaramada Midoobay oo fadhi deg deg ahaa ka yeeshay xaalada Suudaan

Golaha Ammaanka ee Qaramada Midoobay oo kulan deg deg ahaa ka yeeshay xaalada dalka Suudaan iyo dil wadareedkii dhawaan ka dhacay magaalada Al-Feshir ee dalkaasi Suudaan Golaha ayaa kulankooda ku lafa guray sida looga gudbi karo dhibaatooyinka dhacaya dalka Suudaan, waxaana Goluhu ay ugu baaqeen dhinacyada isku haaya dalkaas in...

Oct 31, 2025

World

Puntland oo lagu eedeeyay in garoomadeeda lagu adeegsaday duulimaadyo hub lagu geeyo Suudaan

Wasiirkii hore ee Arrimaha Dibadda Soomaaliya, Cabdisiciid Muuse Cali, ayaa ku eedeeyay maamulka Puntland in garoonka diyaaradaha ee Boosaaso uu noqday meel hakad ku sameeyaan diyaarado si joogto ah uga duulayay Isutagga Imaaraadka Carabta (UAE) oo u sii socday dalalka Liibiya iyo Suudaan. Cabdisiciid ayaa sheegay in duulimaadyadan aysan ahayn...

Oct 31, 2025

Technology

Speeding dumper truck kills biker, angry crowd torches vehicle

KARACHI: A speeding dumper truck collided with a motorcycle near Indus Chowrangi in Korangi, killing the rider and injuring two others. Despite the city’s modern e-ticketing system, accidents involving heavy vehicles continue to occur. According to police, traffic officers had signaled for the dumper to stop, but the driver ignored...

Oct 30, 2025

Technology

Lahore leads global pollution index; AQI reaches 985 in several areas

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the global pollution index, with hazardous air quality levels recorded across various parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas has soared to alarming levels, with some areas reaching 985. According to IQAir, the city’s overall AQI on Thursday stood...

Oct 30, 2025

Lahore suffocates under toxic smog as it leads global pollution rankings

LAHORE: Lahore once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday, as thick layers of smog blanketed the city and its surroundings. According to air quality monitoring platform IQAir, Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) reached a hazardous level of 308 early in the morning. Although it...

Oct 27, 2025

Punjab may announce early winter vacations as smog worsens

LAHORE: As smog intensifies across Punjab, particularly in Lahore, discussions are heating up regarding the potential closure of schools and an early start to winter vacations this year. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reports that air pollution has worsened due to extended dry weather, with conditions expected to worsen in the...

Oct 24, 2025

Technology

China Rejects Australia’s South China Sea Accusation

China’s Ministry of Defence has firmly dismissed Australia’s accusation of an “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter between their military aircraft over the South China Sea, calling it a cover-up for Australia’s illegal intrusion into Chinese territorial airspace. Defence Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Wednesday that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)...

Oct 22, 2025

Technology

Chinese Electric Buses Begin Operations in Rawalpindi

Eco-Friendly Fleet Hits the Roads A fleet of 45 Chinese electric buses has reached Rawalpindi to start operations on 10 routes from October 21. The move marks a major step toward eco-friendly public transport across Punjab. These buses are part of a 1,100-vehicle electric fleet being introduced across the province....

Oct 22, 2025

Technology

China, Pakistan Launch International Welding Training Program

China International Intellectech Group Co. Ltd. (CIIC), a leading Chinese state-owned human resource enterprise, has partnered with Pakistan’s Skill Tech Hub to launch an international-standard welding training program. The initiative aims to equip Pakistani welders with globally recognised skills for Chinese-funded projects in Pakistan. The agreement was signed at Skill...

Oct 22, 2025

Punjab government imposes province-wide ban on loudspeakers, allows use only for Azaan

The Punjab government has announced a province-wide ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques, limiting their use exclusively to the Azaan. The decision is intended to address growing concerns about noise pollution in residential areas and maintain public order. Authorities have urged all religious institutions to adhere to the...

Oct 20, 2025

Technology

Three women killed, one injured as speeding car overturns on Shahrah-e-Faisal

KARACHI: Three women lost their lives and a young man was injured after a speeding car overturned near Star Gate on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal on Sunday morning, police reported. According to initial findings, the driver of the car, registered as BGQ-469, lost control of the steering wheel due to overspeeding. The...

Oct 12, 2025

Technology

Crowds rush to Korangi causeway after social media claims of gold discovery

KARACHI: Dozens of people from across Karachi have been flocking to the Korangi causeway after rumors spread on social media that the area’s soil contains gold particles. The frenzy has drawn residents from various parts of the city, including Surjani, New Karachi, Sher Shah, Nagan, and Korangi, all hoping to...

Oct 12, 2025

Technology

Schools to remain closed on Monday in one Punjab district

All public and private educational institutions across Jhelum district will remain closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, following directives from the District Education Authority (DEA). The decision comes in response to the current law and order situation and aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. According to...

Oct 12, 2025

Schools to remain closed on Monday in one Punjab district

All public and private educational institutions across Jhelum district will remain closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, following directives from the District Education Authority (DEA). The decision comes in response to the current law and order situation and aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff. According to...

Oct 12, 2025

Technology

Dumper kills one, injures three near Edhi Centre as heavy-vehicle accidents soar

KARACHI: A young man was killed and three others wounded when a speeding dumper truck ploughed into pedestrians and a motorcyclist outside the Edhi Centre in Karachi. The crash took place in front of the Edhi Tower, where onlookers, shocked by the sudden carnage, rushed to help and later destroyed...

Oct 12, 2025