Latest news from Pakistan, in Pakistani newspapers
Protecting Journalists
Being a journalist in Pakistan means you must be willing to live with a Damoclean sword hanging over your head. On May 3, Khuzdar Press Club President fell victim to a remote-controlled bomb ripping through his car in what could be called a (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
Social protection ordinance approved
Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that the approval of the Social Protection Ordinance was an important milestone towards ending a sense of deprivation amongst economically less-privileged sections of society in (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
To Space
Pakistan’s historic lunar payload – regardless of how small it may be when compared to the larger China’s Chang’e-6 mission – deserves a special celebration because it marks the country’s “first step in space.” Of course, as is the case with (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
Snakes, Ladders and the Power Paradox
Barack Obama’s rise to the presidency in 2009 gave hope to millions across the globe. A man of colour, born to immigrant parents, getting elected to the top office of a white-dominated superpower made many think that the world might still have (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
This Is Not a Jungle!
Pakistan is neither a jungle nor are the ways of the jungle followed here. There are no rules of the jungle; instead, the law of power prevails, where the strongest holds dominion. However, some of our friends insist on labelling Pakistan as a (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
Populists and Polarized Democracies – III
The long-term adverse effects of a polarized nation extend beyond immediate social unrest to the erosion of the fabric of democracy itself. Polarization undermines the possibility of constructive dialogue, marginalizes moderate voices, and (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
Unruly Road Traffic
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has gained the reputation of an achiever. She is on the move to take up new ventures in public interest. The other day, she appeared in a police uniform to preside over a police women passing-out parade. Even though (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
Sultan urges global action against human rights abuses in IIOJK
The overseas Kashmir community delegation has called on President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chuadhry at Kashmir House and discussed the latest situation of Indian occupied Kashmir. AJK President talking to delegation (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
JUI-F to take solo flight in anti-govt movement
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman-led Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has decided to launch an anti-government movement without the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to media reports, JUI-F leadership had expressed displeasure over the recent (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
Home-based workers contribution must be recognized
It is imperative that authorities and political decision-makers recognize the vital contributions of women home-based workers and formalize their status within the workforce, thereby granting them access to essential social security benefits. (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
PTI to resist person-specific constitutional amendment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently denounced the person-specific constitutional amendment to benefit the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan. PTI Spokesperson, in a strongly-worded reaction to the planned constitutional amendment (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
Arifwala man again builds plane from scrap
A matric-passed “local engineer” in Punjab city of Arifwala has again built a small aircraft on self-help basis and is now waiting permission from the concerned government authorities to fly it. Muhammad Fayyaz, a popcorn seller and a security (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
47-year-old man dies of Congo virus
A 47-year-old man died of Congo virus in Malla Kalan village of Hazro tehsil of Attock on Saturday. After the special emergency measures taken by Assistant Commissioner Hazro Kamran Ashraf, the body was laid to rest while the Health Department (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
Farmers demand construction of small dams in Waziristan
Adam Khan Wazir Wana Local farmers and citizens demanded construction of small dams in Wana in Lower South Waziristan. Due to the lack of small dams in Wana, Lower South Waziristan District, the orchards of fruit trees are feared to dry up. (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
International Fire-fighters Day observed
Like other part of the world, the Rescue 1122 celebrated international Firefighters Day on Saturday and paid tribute to all those associated with this noble cause as professional firefighters. Director General Rescue 1122 Dr. Mohammad Ayaz Khan (...)
PakObserver -
5 May 2024
Events of May 9 crossed the red line: Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has condemned the May 9 incident, terming it an attack on the state’s sovereignty. Talking to newsmen in Sialkot on Saturday, Khawaja Asif said events of May 9 crossed the red line and the miscreants (...)
Daily Times -
5 May 2024
1500 Prize Bond 2024 – Check draw date and balloting in May
Get ready for Rs1500 Prize Bond balloting as it can be your time to bag Rs3 million bumper prize. Prize Bond balloting is moment of excitement for holders to participate. From decades, Pakistanis remained highly interested for investing in (...)
PakObserver -
4 May 2024
Ace boxer Amir Khan awarded honorary captain rank in Pakistan Army
ISLAMABAD – British-Pakistani former professional boxer Amir Khan has been awarded with Honorary Captain rank. Amir Khan, who held top world championships in two weight classes, is known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in (...)
PakObserver -
4 May 2024
