India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Pakistan Amid Political Unrest Overview The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and four Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan). It was initially created to address security concerns in…
US Issues Security Alert Amid Intensifying Political Unrest and PTI-Government Standoff in Islamabad As tensions between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and the federal government continue to mount, the United States has issued a security alert for its citizens in Pakistan. The security alert follows a series of political rallies, protests, and clashes in Islamabad, where…
World Teachers’ Day: Honoring Educators and Evolving Teaching Methods Overview of World Teachers’ Day World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5, is a global occasion that honors teachers and their vital role in shaping the future through education. It was established by UNESCO in 1994 to commemorate the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation…
2 FIR Against Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar Disposed Off by Mirpurkhas Antiterrorism Court Umerkot, Pakistan – September 29, 2024 – In a significant development in the blasphemy case surrounding Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar, a The two FIR against Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar disposed off by the Antiterrorism Court of Mirpurkhas .FIRs (FIR Nos. 123/2024 and 124/2024) filed against…
Booking of FIR Against Top Officials & A Cleric Pir Jam Sarhandi The first information report (FIR #147/2024) regarding the killing of Shaheed Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar was filed by his family on September 22, 2023, in response to his alleged extrajudicial killing by the Mirpurkhas police. The FIR names 45 suspects, including high-ranking police officials…
31 Pages Investigation Report of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar by Government of Sindh Findings Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar, a senior medical officer accused of blasphemy, was killed in a staged police encounter in Mirpur Khas following his arrest by Umerkot police on September 18, 2024, in Karachi. An inquiry committee, initiated under the guidance of Sindh Police…
Umar Kot: A Historical Gem of Sindh Overview Umar Kot, also known as Umarkot عمر ڪوٽ, is a city steeped in history and culture, located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Renowned as the birthplace of the great Mughal Emperor Akbar, Umar Kot holds immense historical significance. The city’s heritage is a blend of Mughal,…
Bio of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar Early Life and Education Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar was a dedicated Senior Medical Officer whose life was marked by remarkable achievements and tragic circumstances. Born in a small village, he showed academic promise from an early age. He graduated from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) in Jamshoro in…
Extrajudicial Killings in Blasphemy Case Raise Concerns in Sindh Blasphemy Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are primarily governed by Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, which prescribes the death penalty for anyone found guilty of insulting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Introduced to protect religious sentiments, these laws have been frequently misused, leading to wrongful accusations,…
ADB Recommends to adopt ULLAS in Pakistan Suggestion for Adoption The Asian Development Bank has suggested that Pakistan adopt India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s education scheme, Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society. This recommendation comes in response to Pakistan’s request for financial support to improve its dysfunctional education system and address the high…
