news updates pakistan
The recent floods in Pakistan have been at the forefront of news headlines all over the world, due to their magnitude and its effect on the lives of millions of people in the area. Flooding has been an ongoing problem in Pakistan since 2010, but due to the massive spread of the floods this year, more international organizations are offering aid than before. Below you will find some news updates regarding the ongoing crisis in Pakistan and ways that your help can be put to good use by those who need it most.
FATA Terror Funding Case: Supreme Court Issues Judgment on Karachi Killings
In a closely watched case, Pakistan’s Supreme Court today issued its judgment on whether military courts can try civilians for terrorism. The court ruled that military tribunals are constitutional. It also refused to give civilians immunity from these tribunals if they have links to militant groups. Many critics of these courts say they are unconstitutional and unfair because detainees have little or no access to legal representation and their trials last just three days. But there has been strong public support for them after militants rampaged through parts of Karachi killing hundreds of people in recent years. Human rights activists now fear that more trials will mean more arbitrary detentions and possibly extrajudicial killings by security forces trying to root out militants suspected of helping finance terror attacks in Pakistan.
The Latest from PEMRA on Sexual Harassment Awareness
PEMRA and other government organizations are trying to eradicate sexual harassment in Pakistan. While speaking at a recent conference on sexual harassment awareness, Federal Ombudsman Pakistan Naveed Aziz said that although Parliament had passed laws against sexual harassment in 1993, women continue to face abuse and violence daily. The Federal Ombudsman has also asked PEMRA to play an active role in spreading awareness about how to handle such cases; it is important for men as well as women to understand what constitutes sexual assault and how best to report it.
The Ombudsman has also suggested that PEMRA step up its efforts in broadcasting plays and dramas on TV, radio, and social media to raise awareness about sexual harassment. PEMRA has been asked to work with universities, colleges, schools, businesses, and hospitals to organize awareness sessions on preventing and handling sexual harassment. Students were also encouraged to take an active role in increasing public knowledge of what constitutes sexual assault. The Federal Ombudsman is a government organization that aims to improve governance by providing impartial dispute resolution for citizens and residents of Pakistan. They oversee national bodies such as PEMRA as well as provincial ombudsmen in provinces including Sindh and Punjab.
Faizabad Sit-in Is an American Conspiracy, Says Qadri
The government cannot be held responsible for Faizabad, said Mufti Qadri.He added that Qadri has never sought to take over state institutions or influence elections. He accused foreign powers of seeking to sow discord in Pakistan. The government wants to make us appear as if we are against the country, but that is not true, he explained. During a speech on Nov 2 at D-Chowk (Rawalpindi), Dr Qadri announced that he would soon reveal what will help dissolve all crises in Pakistan and enable a united front against India. Title: news updates pakistan Today ...
At Least 13 Killed in Suicide Blast in Afghanistan's Jalalabad City
At least 13 people were killed and more than 30 others injured in a suicide attack today at a mosque in Jalalabad, capital of eastern Nangarhar province. The provincial government media office said in a statement that 16 people were killed, including three children and two women, but an official at Khuram Hospital told Xinhua news agency that there were at least 20 dead bodies. The attack took place as dozens of people had gathered inside Ustad Zaman Mosque for prayers marking Eid al-Fitr holiday in Afghanistan when a suicide bomber blew himself up. Security forces later rushed to the site to clear any possible explosive devices.
U.S. Envoy Calls for Taliban Talks as Afghan Peace Efforts Stall
The Taliban killed 21 Afghan soldiers in one of their deadliest attacks on an army base since they were ousted from power in 2001, and a senior U.S. envoy said Sunday he hoped talks with Washington would lead to direct negotiations with Kabul for peace in Afghanistan. Taliban militants attacked two checkpoints Friday evening near Maiwand district in southern Kandahar province, killing 21 soldiers and wounding four others, according to officials from Kandahar’s provincial governor’s office and police chief’s office. A hospital official confirmed that 22 people had been killed by gunshots wounds, but said he did not have an exact breakdown of military casualties. Officials earlier put total fatalities at 15 as well as five wounded but revised that after learning of more bodies being pulled out of rubble overnight Saturday.
Houthi Militants Launch Missile at Saudi Arabia From Yemen
Houthi militants in Yemen have reportedly launched a missile at Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Houthi militants claim that they were able to hit one of Saudi’s air bases in Khamis Mushait, according to Al Jazeera. The attack comes just days after President Donald Trump announced that he would be banning citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen) from entering America for 90 days and halting all refugee entry for 120 days. Yemeni officials tell Al Jazeera that a missile was fired into Saudi Arabia but it's unclear where it landed or whether any damage has been reported.
Zardari Files Another Appeal Against Assets Recovery Order
President Asif Ali Zardari has filed a new appeal against an order issued by Islamabad High Court (IHC) in May to recover money from him in connection with a graft case. According to sources, Zardari's counsel on Monday filed an appeal before Justice Aamer Farooq of IHC. The president's appeal has challenged his conviction in Rs35 billion corruption case, who he claimed was based on fake and forged documents. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor general Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi confirmed that President Zardari had filed another appeal against his conviction.
