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MULTAN: August 12 – The shrine of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam illuminated with green and white lights in celebration of Independence Day. APP/QSM/MAF/TZD/SSH
The State Bank of Pakistan building illuminated with beautiful lights in the national colors, radiating patriotic fervour on Independence Day.
MULTAN: August 12 –
MULTAN: August 12 – The shrine of Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam illuminated with green and white lights in celebration of Independence Day. APP/QSM/MAF/TZD/SSH
PDA stuffers busy in maintenance of street lights at Ring road.
PESHAWAR: August 12
PESHAWAR: August 12 – PDA stuffers busy in maintenance of street lights at Ring road. APP/SYR/MAF/TZD/FHA
Chairman Pakistan People’s party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari offering dua after inauguration of KB Hassan Ali Effendi Peoples Park at Jamshoro road.
HYDERABAD: August 12 –
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HYDERABAD: August 12 – Chairman Peoples party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari address to media persons at Niaz Stadium. APP/AKS/MAF/TZD/FHA
Tarar advises opposition to approach courts for relief
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday advised the opposition to approach the courts, stating that relief does not come from protests or speeches but by following the legal process.
Responding to points raised by Senator Ali Zafar, he said the remedy lies with the constitutional courts—either the High Court or the Supreme Court—under the legal framework enacted by Parliament.
“If someone commits a crime, whether guilty or innocent, the matter must go through the legal course, and remedies are available within that system,” he added.
The minister cited past examples, including the cases of Hanif Abbasi, former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shehbaz, and others, who faced convictions, disqualifications, and imprisonment but eventually obtained relief through appeals in the courts.
He added that political leaders from all parties had, at times, faced such situations, with many front-row members of the National Assembly spending time in jail.
Referring to the events of May 9, he said the nation witnessed attacks on Jinnah House, the Mianwali airbase, monuments of martyrs in Mardan, Radio Pakistan Peshawar, Lahore’s Shadman police station, and other places.
He stressed that the law must take its course in such cases.
The minister added that in politics, parties should strengthen each other and resolve issues collectively, noting that the judicial process, as seen in the case of Jamshed Dasti, ensures remedies where due.
ITP issues diversion plan for August 13–14 for Ma’rakah-e-Haq commemorations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced a special traffic diversion plan for August 13 and 14, 2025, in connection with the national commemorations of Ma’rakah-e-Haq.
An official told APP that under the plan, the Srinagar Highway from Zero Point to Jinnah Square will remain fully closed to general traffic in both directions, while entry of all types of heavy traffic into Islamabad will be prohibited from 12:00 p.m. on August 13 until 3:00 a.m. on August 14.
Meanwhile, Murree Road via Shakarparian Road, Chand Tara Chowk, and Garden Avenue I-8 will also remain closed for all traffic, along with I-8 Garden Bridge, G-7 Loop, and Sports Complex Turn on Murree Road Garden Avenue.
Motorists coming from the Motorway can use Srinagar Highway, Murree, and Bhara Kahu via Peshawar Mor, 9th Avenue, Jinnah Avenue, Embassy Road, and Serena Hotel.
Traffic from Zero Point can use the left loop towards Suharwardy Road, Aabpara, and Serena Hotel.
Vehicles from Murree and Bhara Kahu heading to Rawalpindi can use Korang Road, Bani Gala, Park Road, and Faizabad.
Traffic from Murree Jinnah Square can opt for Kashmir Chowk, Club Road, and Faizabad, while traffic from Kashmir Chowk can use Suharwardy Road, Aabpara Chowk, and Zero Point.
ITP officials will be deployed at major roads and intersections to guide commuters and ensure smooth traffic flow during the Ma’rakah-e-Haq commemorations. Citizens are advised to use alternate routes, plan their journeys in advance, and stay informed through ITP’s social media platforms and FM Radio 92.4./APP-rzr-mkz
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review progress on 100 MW Solar Project for Gilgit Baltistan.
ISLAMABAD: August 12 –
ISLAMABAD: August 12 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review progress on 100 MW Solar Project for Gilgit Baltistan. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah addressing an event organized by the Sindh School Education Department to mark Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations at the Arts Council of Pakistan.
KARACHI: August 12 –
KARACHI: August 12 – Students performing a tableau during an event organized by the Sindh School Education Department to mark Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations at the Arts Council of Pakistan. APP/SDQ/MAF/TZD/SSH
KARACHI: August 12 – Students performing a tableau during an event organized by the Sindh School Education Department to mark Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations at the Arts Council of Pakistan. APP/SDQ/MAF/TZD/SSH
KARACHI: August 12 – Girl students presenting a performance during Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq celebrations organized by the Sindh School Education Department at the Arts Council of Pakistan. APP/SDQ/MAF/TZD/SSH
A street vendor displaying bunches of fresh dates on his cart to attract customers on roadside .
LAHORE: August 12 –
Apex committee finalizes results for ‘National Seerah, Naat & Research Competitions 2025’
By Rehan Khan
ISLAMABAD, August 12 (APP):The Apex Committee of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has finalized the results of the National Competition for Seerah Books, Naat, and Research Papers 2025.
The outstanding contributors to Seerah literature will be honored with awards on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal next month during the International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference.
The meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman, was held on Tuesday at the ministry and attended by renowned educationists and Islamic scholars including Dr. Riaz Majeed, Dr. Yousuf Farooqi, Dr. Muhammad Sajjad, Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq Yaseen, Dr. Mohi-ud-Din Hashmi, Dr. Muhammad Ilyas, Dr. Feroz-ud-Din Shah, and Dr. Munazza Batool.
Preliminary results of the competition’s submissions were reviewed by the committee, which scrutinized the marks and recommendations provided by the judges. This year’s competition attracted 142 entries in major categories, including Seerah books, Naats, and magazines written in Urdu, regional languages, and other foreign languages.
For the essay-writing category, focused on the theme “State Responsibilities in Educating and Training for the Beneficial Use of Social Media – In the Light of Seerah of the Holy Prophet Peace Be Upon Him”, the ministry received 107 research papers from male and female scholars.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to publishing the winning research papers – providing contemporary solutions inspired by the Seerah – and distributing them to prominent educational institutions and libraries nationwide, a tradition it has upheld successfully for decades.
A man carefully pasting a national flag sticker on a vehicle as part of preparations for Independence Day celebrations at FC Chowk.
PESHAWAR: August 12 –