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 Supreme Court set to address Jaranwala violence case tomorrow.  Old Supreme Court photo The Supreme Court (SC) is set to address a deeply troubling case tied to the mob attack on Christian homes and places of worship in Jaranwala, a town within Faisalabad's industrial district that recently grabbed global headlines. A three-member bench of the apex court will attentively listen to a miscellaneous petition filed by the courageous minority leader, Samuel Pyaray, who earnestly seeks acknowledgment of the heart-wrenching Jaranwala tragedy. On that fateful day of August 16, a charged crowd, incited by the fiery calls for protests from mosque clerics, unleashed destruction upon several churches and residences in Jaranwala, all in the name of alleged blasphemy. This brutal mob not only vandalized but also pillaged valuables from Christian homes that had been vacated by their terrified occupants due to the incitement. Tomorrow, the bench will be presided over by the esteemed Justice ...

 "IMF approves relief plan for users consuming under 200 units. On September 2, 2022, in Hyderabad, a laborer joined a protest rally against rising electricity and fuel prices. In Islamabad, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a relief proposal, allowing installment-based electricity bill collection for consumers using up to 200 units per month. However, relief for those consuming up to 400 units was rejected. The final approval for bill installment collection rests with the federal cabinet, potentially benefiting 4 million consumers. Had relief been extended to 400 units, 32 million consumers could have benefited. The IMF emphasized cracking down on electricity and gas theft and improving recovery. Additionally, the IMF demanded a 45-50% increase in gas tariffs from July 1, subject to federal cabinet approval. Protests against soaring power bills and taxes have continued, with the interim government seeking IMF's support amid economic challenges. It's important...