Tag: #justice
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After 16 years of victimisation, Norway clears Umar Farooq Zahoor in all cases citing lack of evidence
OSLO/ISLAMABAD (NEWS DESK) — August 20, 2026: Norwegian prosecutors have dismissed the long-running criminal case against Norwegian-Pakistani businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor due to the state of the evidence, bringing to an end a legal controversy that followed him internationally for around 16 years. The Eastern Norway Public Prosecutor’s Office formally has dismissed the case on…
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Husband Guns Down Wife, Father-in-Law and Three Others in Malakand
Malakand – September 6, 2025: A tragic domestic dispute turned deadly in Malakand’s Dheri Julgram Kund area, where a man opened fire, killing five people, including his wife and father-in-law. According to police, the suspect fled the scene immediately after the incident. The victims’ bodies were shifted to a nearby hospital for post-mortem examinations. Law enforcement…
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A Call for Minority Rights and Justice
The tragic attack on a church in Faisalabad on August 16, 2023, has shaken the foundations of religious harmony in Pakistan. This act of violence not only reflects a concerning disregard for the rights of religious minorities but also tarnishes Pakistan’s global image. It is crucial to address this incident promptly and ensure that justice…
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An Open Letter to Justice Qazi Faez Isa
Dear Justice Qazi Faez Isa, As the incoming Chief Justice Pakistan, I wish to address a matter of utmost importance – the issue relates to the judicial overreach that was evident during the tenure of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar. I am particularly concerned about a decision that involves the Dam Fund, which demands attention…
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Running babies wanting to be white-washed
Politics is a dirty game. Politicians, a huge percentage; have a sharp antenna & a hound’s nose to catch the signal & smell the change of direction in the air as it blows! Ninth of May 2023 was the death knell for Imran Khan & his party. He & ‘it’ are done & dusted. Political…
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APPNA stands with Mr. Shaukat Mukadam, prays for Justice
This opinion article has been written by Ms. Madiha Aslam. Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America 6414 South Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 P: (630) 968-8585 F: (630) 981-5229 W: www.appna.org Noor Mukaddam: Fighting Desensitization & Media Portraiture How the Absolutely Not from England and New Zealand will hurt Pakistan Noor Mukaddam’s trial…
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Testimonies continue pouring in, demand #JusticeForNoor
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Noor Mukaddam Murder: Compromised System, robbing of Justice
This opinion is written by Shaila S. Wyne. Like a potent drug that robs its victims of life, a compromised justice system puts an end to fairness for those who need it the most. In June 2017, an MPA from Baluchistan ran over an on-duty traffic police officer in Quetta. A CCTV camera recorded the…
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Justice for Noor and Rape Victims Demanded by Maulana Tahir Ashrafi
Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to order a speedy trial of rape cases, particularly children and girls, and the Noor murder case. Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has said that incidents of child and girl rapes are on the rise, and with the…
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Fortune of a Nation is nothing without Justice!
The fortunes of a nation are inextricably linked with charismatic leaders, and the able system of governance that all citizens breathe under, unfortunately. We are a strange country where rule of law is virtually nonexistent. We lack leadership. We have not been able to present ourselves as true leaders along the road. Since all lack…