Muhammad Mahmood, Author at Pakistan Observer

Punjab orders high-level probe into Jaranwala incident

LAHORE – The caretaker Punjab government has ordered a high-level probe into mob attacks on multiple churches over blasphemy allegations in Jaranwala, a tehsil of…

IHC orders immediate release of PTI’s Shehryar Afridi, Shandana Gulzar

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ordered immediate relate of PTI leaders Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar after suspending a detention order.…

Japanese mountaineer dies while climbing never-scaled ‘Virgin Peak’ in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A Japanese climber died and another sustained injuries when they were hit by a rock while scaling an unclaimed mountain in northern Pakistan.…

PCB announces first-ever domestic contracts for women cricketers (Check full list)

LAHORE – In a significant development for women’s cricket in Pakistan, a total of 74 talented women cricketers have been awarded 11-month domestic contracts, the…

China’s Xiaomi all set to start assembling televisions in Pakistan next year

KARACHI – The Air Link Communication Ltd, one of the largest smartphones distributors, manufacturers, and retailers in Pakistan, is all set to start assembling Xiaomi…

Pakistani rupee continues to fall against dollar

KARACHI – The Pakistani rupee continues its losing streak against the US dollar in both interbank and open markets during intraday trading on Wednesday. During…

Imran Khan’s petition against sentence in Toshakhana case fixed for hearing

ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan against his three-year jail sentence in…

Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket

LAHORE – Pakistan’s celebrated fast bowler Wahab Riaz has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. The cricketers, who is currently serving as interim sports…