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Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case

1Feb

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Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Toshakhana Case

Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in prison and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in Pakistan. The couple was convicted of receiving gifts from foreign dignitaries and not declaring them in their taxes. This is the latest development in legal challenges that Khan has faced since he was removed from office in April 2022. The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison each and disqualified from holding public office for 10 years in the Toshakhana case. The case involves the illegal acquisition and sale of precious gifts stored in the state-run treasury called Toshakhana. The Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir also imposed a hefty fine of Rs787 million on the coupl...

Bushra Iqbal Honors the Late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain

30Jan

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Bushra Iqbal Honors the Late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain

Bushra Iqbal, the former wife of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, dedicated her Ph.D. degree in Quran and Sunnah to him back in 2022. This was during the University of Karachi's convocation ceremony where she officially received her doctorate in January 2024. In a heartwarming gesture, Bushra Iqbal, the ex-wife of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, dedicated her Ph.D. degree to her former husband. Bushra achieved her Ph.D. in Quran and Sunnah from the University of Karachi two years ago, but due to the pandemic, the university couldn't organize a convocation ceremony. Recently, the University of Karachi arranged a belated convocation to boost students' morale, where Bushra Iqbal, along with other students, received her Ph.D. degree. Expressing her joy on Instagram, she thanked A...

SBP Unveils Plans for New Secure Currency Notes

30Jan

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SBP Unveils Plans for New Secure Currency Notes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced plans to introduce a new series of currency notes across all denominations. However, this move is aimed at enhancing security features and combating counterfeit currency circulation in the country. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor, Jameel Ahmed, announced that the central bank has decided to introduce new currency notes across all denominations. The aim is to boost security features and combat the circulation of counterfeit currency within the country. New notes will be in the loop from March 2024. During an informal discussion with journalists, Governor Jameel Ahmed shared the plan to revamp the entire currency system in Pakistan, targeting the issue of black money. This decision reflects the central bank's commitment to addre...

Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

23Jan

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Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

The protests began in December 2023 following the government's decision to significantly increase the price of subsidized wheat in Gilgit-Baltistan. The price of a 50-kg bag of wheat rose from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3600, making it a major burden for many residents, particularly those living in poverty. In response to the recent hike in wheat prices, no electricity, and removal of subsidies, a widespread protest was organized in Skardu, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. The protest, called by the coordination committee of the All-Party Alliance, saw participation from various political, religious, social, and nationalist parties, along with traders' organizations. The demonstrators gathered at Yadgar Chowk to voice their opposition to the government's...

At Least Seven Terrorists Neutralized in Zhob Operation: ISPR

22Jan

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At Least Seven Terrorists Neutralized in Zhob Operation: ISPR

Seven terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Zhob district. Stunning details emerged about terrorists killed in Pakistani strikes on Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) bases in Iran. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced a visit from his Iranian counterpart on January 29th. In a recent intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district, Pakistani security forces successfully eliminated at least seven terrorists on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that a heavy exchange of fire occurred during the operation. That operation led to the neutralization of the fleeing militants. The terrorists, actively involved in activities against security forces and the killi...