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Pakistan Air Force Commences ‘Indus Shield 2023,’ Air Drill

11Oct

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Pakistan Air Force Commences ‘Indus Shield 2023,’ Air Drill

The Indus Shield 2023 air drill started in Pakistan in October 2023. It is a multinational air exercise involving 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary. The exercise is being held at an operational air base in Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force has launched a significant multinational air drill, designated as 'Indus Shield-2023,' taking place at one of its operational bases. This air exercise showcased a remarkable demonstration of international camaraderie and airpower. With forces representing 14 nations converging at the PAF's Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE). 'Indus Shield 2023' sought to bring together aviation experts from numerous Middle Eastern coun...

Federal Shariat Court Rules Woman’s Right To Khula As Absolute

10Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Federal Shariat Court Rules Woman’s Right To Khula As Absolute

The Federal Shariat Court in Pakistan has ruled that a woman's right to khula (unilateral divorce) is absolute, meaning that she does not need her husband's consent to obtain a divorce. This is a landmark ruling that will have a significant impact on the lives of Pakistani women. The Federal Shariat Court has made a decision that helps women who want to end their marriages. They said that a woman can ask for a divorce, even if her husband doesn't agree. This is called 'khula'. The court explained that if a woman follows certain rules, like giving back the money she got when she got married, and saying in court that she can't live with her husband anymore, the court can't say no to her. Also See: Things You Should Know About Nikah Nama In Islam Before, the court had talked about t...

Remembering Dr AQ Khan on His 2nd Death Anniversary

10Oct

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Remembering Dr AQ Khan on His 2nd Death Anniversary

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgist who is widely credited as being the founder of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. On this day, we remember Dr. AQ Khan's contributions to Pakistan and the world. And we recommit ourselves to the pursuit of peace and disarmament. On October 10, we remember Dr. AQ Khan, a notable Pakistani scientist known for his pivotal role in Pakistan's nuclear program. This day prompts us to acknowledge his significant impact on Pakistan and the global scientific community. Dr. Khan dedicated his life to advancing Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, showcasing exceptional expertise in nuclear physics and metallurgy. His efforts played a crucial role in transforming Pakistan into a nuclear-capable nation. In addition to his s...

Pakistan Sets Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants to Leave

9Oct

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Pakistan Sets Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants to Leave

The Pakistani government has announced that it will deport undocumented immigrants, including Afghans, by November 1 if they do not leave the country voluntarily. The government estimates that there are around 1.7 million undocumented Afghans in Pakistan. Pakistan's leader in charge of safety and rules, Sarfraz Bugti, said that by November 1,2023 about 1.73 million people who came to Pakistan from Afghanistan and don't have the right papers or are undocumented immigrants need to leave the country. If they don't, they might be sent back forcefully. This decision came after officials said that many of the recent bombings in Pakistan were done by people from Afghanistan. Bugti explained that out of 4.4 million Afghan people living in Pakistan, almost 1.73 million don't have the right p...

Nawaz Sharif Announces Departure from London Office

8Oct

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Nawaz Sharif Announces Departure from London Office

Nawaz Sharif, a former Prime Minister and leader of PML-N, talked openly with journalists at Stanhope House in London. He said that his time in the city was coming to an end. He thanked journalists from the UK and Pakistan, saying they have an important role in society. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced that he would be departing from his London office on October 21, 2023. He has been living in London since 2019 when he left Pakistan to seek medical treatment. Sharif's departure from his London office is seen by many as a sign that he is preparing to return to Pakistan. He has been facing corruption charges in Pakistan, but a recent Supreme Court ruling has allowed him to travel abroad. In a statement, Sharif said that he was leaving his London office "with a...