Pakistan

Protests against inflated power bills are continuing in major cities across Pakistan. The protests erupted after consumers received their electricity bills for the month of July. The bills showed significant increases, in some cases doubling or even tripling the previous month's amount. On Friday, the country experienced widespread strikes and shutdowns in major cities as a protest against the increasing inflation and high electricity bills. In Karachi, traders closed wholesale and large markets in protest of inflated power bills and rising inflation, with a warning of more strikes and protests if the bills aren't reduced. In Lahore, traders announced a complete shutdown strike against record-high inflation, inflated power bills, and continuous fuel price hikes. The Jamaat-e-Islami...

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will reveal its decision about the Toshakhana case today. This verdict is of great interest as it might impact Imran Khan's political future. A guilty verdict could result in a lifelong ban on his participation in public office. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will announce its verdict in the Toshakhana case today, at 11:00 AM (PST). The case concerns the alleged misuse of state gifts by former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The IHC reserved its verdict on August 28 after hearing arguments from both sides. Khan's lawyers argued that the Toshakhana rules were not followed in his case and that he should not be held liable for the sale of the gift. However, the prosecution argued that Khan had violated the rules and that he should be punished. What ...