Sindh Police Welfare Trust?s security agency
Karachi
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the Home Department, the IG Sindh and others in a petition against the permiss
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Puyol shuts out Germany?s young guns
DURBAN: David Villa had his chances. So did Andres Iniesta. Even newcomer Pedro got off a couple of shots.
On a team filled with offensive thre
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Media workers? rights to be protected: Kaira
Islamabad
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Thursday assured the media workers that he would make all-out efforts
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WAF outraged at judgement of ?jirga? in Kala Dhaka
Islamabad
Khawateen Mahaz-e-Amal (Women?s Action Forum-National) is outraged at reports of yet another ?judgement? of ?rajm? (stoning to death)
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Punjab revises ?Nikahnama? on federal govt orders
LAHORE: Punjab government Thursday has revised ?Nikahnama? by inserting eight new clauses including that of producing medical tests of the would-be co
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Faithful observing Shab-e-Miraj with religious fervour
ISLAMABAD: Shab-e-Mairaj-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) is being observed across the country on Friday night with great respect and religious fervour.
The Muslims every year on 27th of Rajab (Islamic calendar) observe Shab-e-Miraj in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) went on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies on the heavenly animal named ”al-Buraq.”
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) continued his heavenly tour until he reached close to the Throne of Allah Almighty and attained the utmost nearness to Him. After drinking from the Divine fountain of spiritual knowledge he came down to impart knowledge to mankind.
On that Night of Ascent, Allah Almighty also gave the order of the five daily Salat (Prayers) as being mandatory upon Muslims.
Faithful are gathering at mosques after Isha to offer special prayers that would continue till Fajr, while different gatherings and Mahafil-e-Naat have been arranged to mark the holy night.
Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons would highlight the teachings and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The houses, streets and specially mosques are decorated with colorful pennants and buntings whereas at night these are illuminated with lights, candles and oil lamps.
Besides, people visit graves of their near and dear ones, seeking Allah Almighty’’s blessings for the departed souls.
Special security arrangements have been made for observance of Shab-e-Miraj throughout the country.
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Suicide attack at Mohmand kills 65
PESHAWAR: The death toll from Mohmand Agency suicide attack has mounted to 65 while 104 have sustained injuries.
Sources said a suicide bomber blew up himself outside political agent?s office in Tehsil Yeka Ghand at 9:30 am on Friday. The high intensity blast, heard across a wide radius, completely destroyed 30 shops in Yaka Ghanda bazaar including two hotels while roof of a nearby house caved in.
Political Agent Amjad Ali Khan told media that 65 people were killed and 104 wounded in the incident.
Four personnel of Khasadar Force are also among the dead. According to sources, several inmates escaped after the blast that brought down Yaka Ghanda jail building.
Most of the injured are in critical condition and more deaths are feared.
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Punjab govt withdraws notification of changes in Nikkah Nama
LAHORE: Government of Punjab has withdrawn notification, introducing a number of changes in Nikkah Nama.
Earlier, the notification had introduced 8 amendments in the Nikkah Nama, making mandatory the affixing of photos of the couple, inclusion of verified dates of birth, blood groups, medical check ups and mark of identifications besides signatures of the parents as witnesses.
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Sindh for reversal of Irsa?s decisions
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday asked the federal government to revoke the decisions of acting chairman of the Indus River System Authority
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Govt wants to bring judiciary under control: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Central spokesman of Pakistan Muslim League-N Ahsan Iqbal Friday demanded of the government to clarify its position, on what he said, the humiliating letter of NAB against the higher judiciary.
In a statement issued here at media secretariat, Ahsan Iqbal said PML-N will foil all attempts aimed at undermining the judiciary.
He said inaction of government on the letter written by NAB against the top judiciary even after a lapse of three days is tantamount to supporting the conspiracies being hatched against the judiciary.
?Some PPP ministers are showing ignorance to the letter while PPP spokesman is terming it in accordance with the Constitution,? he regretted.
He said the government, by hook or by crook, is attempting to bring the judiciary under its control.
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