What Happened: A man in Quaidabad, Karachi, murdered his ex-wife for demanding Haq Mehar, with her death initially misreported as suicide. What you need to know: In Quaidabad, Karachi, a man killed his ex-wife after she asked for Haq Mehar, which is a mandatory gift given by the husband at marriage. The victim, Fatima, was […]
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What Happened: A large part of Pakistan’s urban population lives in Karachi and Lahore, causing problems like unplanned growth and illegal developments. According to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) report, “Pakistan National Urban Assessment,” informal settlements in these cities do not follow planning rules. This leads to poor living conditions and disrupts city services. What
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What Happened: The World Risk Index 2024 reveals that Pakistan faces significant conflict and disaster risks. This year, Pakistan is among the top three countries most exposed to conflict, alongside Colombia and Brazil. It also ranks in the top 15 for disaster risk, along with the Philippines and Indonesia. What you need to know: The
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What you need to know: The exact age limit for using social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok hasn’t been set, but it will likely be between 14 and 16. Albanese prefers the limit to be 16. Trials for age verification will start soon, although it may be challenging to enforce. More: Albanese believes
What Happened: Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education reports 26.20 million out-of-school children, with over 10 million in the 5-9 age group, while highlighting new initiatives to boost education and girls’ enrollment. What you need to know: Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui presented this data in response to a question in the National Assembly. The figures
What Happened: In fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan collected Rs92 billion in advance tax from mobile phone users, a 15% increase from the previous year, while shifting to a flat 18% sales tax on phones. What you need to know: In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Government of Pakistan collected Rs92 billion in advance tax from
What Happened: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was released after a brief detention, while other PTI leaders face charges under a new law following violent clashes with police, and the ATC is deciding on senior leader Shoaib Shaheen’s remand. What you need to know: A day after his arrest under the new Peaceful Assembly
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What Happened: Manipur has imposed an internet blackout and curfew amid escalating ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in at least 11 deaths and widespread unrest. What you need to know: Manipur, a northeastern state in India plagued by ethnic violence, ordered an internet blackout on Tuesday after imposing a curfew due
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What Happened: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif condemned a recent PTI rally, accusing the opposition of provoking unrest and challenging the military, leading to the arrest of key PTI leaders. What you need to know: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described a recent political rally as a response to a “black day” in Pakistan’s politics. Speaking in
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What Happened: The National Assembly saw heated arguments after the arrest of PTI MNAs, with accusations exchanged between PTI and government lawmakers over democracy and political conduct. What you need to know: Heated debates erupted in the National Assembly after PTI MNAs were arrested in Islamabad, including from the Parliament premises. PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan
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