Pakistan Shrine Community Faces Mass Displacement, 50,000 Homeless
#Pakistan #HousingCrisisIn Islamabad, bulldozers razed homes near the revered Bari Imam shrine, displacing 50,000 residents. Families like Wirasat Aly's now salvage bricks to survive, while officials eye prime land for development, leaving the poor without compensation or shelter. read more
Pakistan court orders medical exam for imprisoned Imran Khan
#ImranKhan #PakistanPakistan's Supreme Court ordered imprisoned former PM Imran Khan to a private Islamabad hospital for medical exams, citing constitutional health rights, and granted weekly family visits and calls, amid ongoing concerns over his eye condition and prison access. read more
Pakistan Ruling Party Wins Kashmir Vote Despite Boycott
#Pakistan #KashmirElectionsPakistan's ruling PML-N leads Kashmir assembly elections, winning 24 of 34 seats despite JAAC boycott calls and protests. Turnout exceeded 56%, signaling democratic confidence. Remaining 11 seats vote Aug. 10. read more
14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center collapse
#Pakistan #BuildingCollapseMourners buried 14 children killed in a tutoring center roof collapse in Lahore, Pakistan. Police investigate negligence during construction. Two arrested, including building owner. Families grieve, demanding punishment. Building collapses are common due to poor enforcement of safety standards. read more
Pakistan Eliminates Luxury Tax on Menstrual Products
#MenstrualEquity #PakistanPakistan eliminates 18% luxury tax on menstrual products and contraceptives, effective July 1, following activist lawsuits. Advocates celebrate but warn prices may not drop, as other taxes and stigma remain. read more
Australian girl, 9, killed in Pakistan police shooting
#Pakistan #MistakenIdentityA nine-year-old Australian girl on holiday in Pakistan was killed by police in a mistaken identity case. Officers opened fire on her family’s car, mistaking it for robbery suspects. Two family members were injured. read more
Bomb Blast Derails Pakistan Train, Killing 16
#Pakistan #QuettaA bomb blast near Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 16 and wounded over 70 as it derailed a passenger train, overturning and igniting two cars. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, targeting security personnel amid ongoing insurgency in the region. read more
Pakistan Lifts Lockdown as US-Iran Talks Stall
#Pakistan #USIranTalksPakistan lifted Islamabad's lockdown after failing to host US-Iran talks. Hopes dimmed as Trump refused envoy travel, citing Iran's inadequate offer, while Tehran demands end to Strait of Hormuz blockade. Mediation continues remotely. read more
Pakistan Army Frees Hostages in Balochistan Train Hijacking Rescue
#Pakistan #HostageCrisisThe Pakistani army freed over 300 hostages from a train hijacked by separatist militants in Balochistan after a standoff. Security forces encountered militant resistance, resulting in casualties and injuries, with the Baloch Liberation Army claiming responsibility for the attack. read more
Militants seize hostages on Pakistan's Jaffar Express train
#Pakistan #BalochSeparatistsDozens of train passengers are held hostage by Baloch separatist militants in Pakistan. The group claims to have taken 182 hostages and killed 20 soldiers, but police later state that only 35 passengers are held, with most others safe. read more
Pakistan Senate Passes Controversial Social Media Regulation Bill
#Pakistan #FreedomOfSpeechPakistan's senate passed a bill allowing the jailing of social media users for spreading disinformation for up to three years. Critics argue that the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act aims to suppress freedom of speech, prompting concerns about censorship and democracy read more
Islamabad Shut Down Ahead of Rally Demanding Release of Khan.
#Pakistan #ImranKhanPakistan shuts down its capital ahead of a rally demanding the release of imprisoned former PM Imran Khan, following sectarian violence. Security concerns prompt mobile and internet service suspensions. The government fears terrorist attacks targeting the rally, as protests against Khan's incarceration continue. read more
Pakistan's Democracy in Crisis: Potential Collapse Looms Amid Political Turmoil
#Pakistan #DemocracyCollapsePakistani security forces in Islamabad guard opposition protesters demanding former Prime Minister Imran Khan's release. Pakistan's democracy faces collapse due to military involvement in elections and governance, leading to economic decline. Urgent changes are needed to avert further instability and crisis. read more