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5+ min ago (351+ words) ISLAMABAD " Pak Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry delivered a scathing critique that sent shockwaves through Pakistan's political landscape. Lt Gen Chaudhry used terms like "mentally ill," "narcissistic," "prisoner of his own ego," calling the former PM "threat to national security," he left no doubt about the establishment's anger over the PTI chief amid ongoing anti-military rhetoric. Though ISPR chief did not name Khan directly, the focus of one hour and a half long briefing was Khan. Analysts say this marks a dramatic escalation in the decades-long tension between Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the military establishment. For years, Imran Khan has publicly accused military leaders of wrongdoing, and tensions escalated recently when, after a month-long wait, Khan's sister Uzma Khan was allowed to meet him in Adiala Jail. During this meeting, a statement emerged accusing Munir of…...

13+ min ago (347+ words) Lucknow: The National NGOs Conference 2025, organised on November 1516 at the Islamic Centre of India, brought together over a thousand representatives from NGOs, educational trusts and social institutions across 309 districts of India. Jointly hosted by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) and the Islamic Centre of India, the gathering aimed to strengthen collaboration [] The post National NGOs Conference in Lucknow Charts Roadmap for Inclusive Development first appeared on . Lucknow: The National NGOs Conference 2025, organised on November 1516 at the Islamic Centre of India, brought together over a thousand representatives from NGOs, educational trusts and social institutions across 309 districts of India. Jointly hosted by the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) and the Islamic Centre of India, the gathering aimed to strengthen collaboration in education, healthcare, economic empowerment and skill development. Call for Strong Networks and Shared Leadership The event opened with a Qur'an…...

16+ min ago (663+ words) New Delhi: The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections conducted in two phases from November 6 to 11 delivered a sweeping and surprising mandate to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which won 202 of 243 seats. But the outcome has raised serious democratic concerns amid widespread allegations of electoral malpractice. Beyond the political verdict, a striking development has alarmed analysts and community leaders alike Muslim representation in the Bihar Assembly has dropped to its lowest level ever. Only 11 Muslim MLAs have been elected this year, a drastic fall from 19 in 2020 and 24 in 2015. Five of the 11 successful candidates belong to Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM all from the Seemanchal belt comprising Kishanganj, Purnea, Araria, and Katihar, a region with high Muslim concentration and 24 seats in total. While the NDA fielded just five Muslim candidates statewide, the INDIA bloc nominated 29. However, only six of the combined 34 candidates managed to win reflecting…...

20+ min ago (398+ words) Jaun Elia remains one of Urdu literature's most compelling voices an intellectual rebel who turned personal anguish into poetic brilliance. His works are now a bridge reconnecting the new generation with a fading linguistic heritage that once thrived across South Asia. A Poet Born Into Culture and Genius Born Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Asghar Naqvi in Amroha in 1931, Jaun came from an extraordinary family steeped in knowledge. His father, Shafiq Hasan Elia, was a renowned scholar of Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. Surrounded by literature, philosophy, and political debate, Jaun developed remarkable mastery over multiple languages by his teenage years. Yet behind this early brilliance lay a destiny intertwined with separation and longing. A Young Heart in Love and Then Displaced In his youth, Jaun's poetry radiated romance and delight, influenced by his beloved Fareha: Love is the joy of life; without it,…...

25+ min ago (250+ words) London: Noor Inayat Khan, a descendent of Tipu Sultan and a British Indian spy during World War II, has been honoured by France with a commemorative postage stamp. She is the only Indian-origin woman to be featured in the new stamp series issued by the French postal service, La Poste, celebrating "Figures of the Resistance" [] The post France Honours Tipu Sultan's Descendant Noor Inayat Khan with Commemorative Stamp first appeared on . London: Noor Inayat Khan, a descendent of Tipu Sultan and a British Indian spy during World War II, has been honoured by France with a commemorative postage stamp. She is the only Indian-origin woman to be featured in the new stamp series issued by the French postal service, La Poste, celebrating "Figures of the Resistance" on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. Noor, who served as an…...

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52+ min ago (186+ words) ISLAMABAD "Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) unveiled shocking details about taxes on imported mobile phones, sending ripples across tech and consumer markets in Pakistan. According to media reports, FBR informed National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance that total tax on mobile phones now includes customs duty, mobile levy, regulatory duty, sales tax, and withholding tax, all calculated based on the phone's declared value. FBR confirmed that actual price of mobile phones is determined under "valuation ruling." For models without pre-set valuation, prices are set based on import records from the past 90 days, a move that could leave some buyers in for a hefty surprise. These taxes are said to inflate cost of mobile phones, especially premium models, and may reshape the import market in Pakistan. Consumers and mobile retailers alike are now bracing for the full impact of this stringent…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (76+ words) At Doha Forum, UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said US sanctions imposed over Gaza have cut her from financial systems. Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera US sanctions have made her a "non-person" At the Doha Forum, UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese outlined how US sanctions imposed over her Gaza reports have effectively removed her from the global financial system. She said the measures, which she calls unlawful, have had a major impact on her everyday life....

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (78+ words) At Doha Forum, Ukraine said Russia's actions made a "new law of power' that allows strong states to occupy weaker ones. Ukraine official warns of a "new law of power' after Russian aggression At the Doha Forum, Ukraine's representative warned Russia's invasions have created a "new law of power' that will allow strong states to occupy weaker ones unless the international system is restored. He urged experienced mediators and stronger, enforceable rules to deter aggression....

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (306+ words) ISLAMABAD " The son of a senior judiciary official, rammed SUV in scooter carrying two young women, killing them on spot. As Pakistanis watched in disbelief as the case, initially seen as a pursuit of justice, took a controversial turn. Within days, a settlement of two families surfaced and, teenager was granted bail, leaving many questioning whether privilege had outweighed the law. In shocking turn of events that ignited outrage across Pakistan, the teenage son of a judiciary official was granted bail after a deadly car accident in Islamabad claimed the lives of two young women. The families of the victims reportedly forgave the driver, leading to the sudden closure of the case. The tragedy unfolded at Secretariat Chowk on Shahrah-e-Dastoor when the teenager allegedly rammed his car into a scooter carrying the women, killing them instantly. Authorities acted swiftly, arresting…...