The Azad Kashmir Assembly will convene on Monday for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq. The motion has been tabled by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). PPP has claimed the support of over 35 votes for Faisal Rathore as the new Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced it would boycott the in-house change, with …

Punjab authorities have announced action against sugar mills that have failed to start crushing despite government orders. The Punjab Cane Commissioner declared today that enforcement measures will begin against mills that have not commenced operations. The move comes as only five out of 41 sugar mills in Punjab have started crushing, despite the government setting a deadline of November 15. …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five Afghan nationals involved in obtaining illegal identification documents in Peshawar, officials said. According to an FIA spokesperson, the arrests were made during a raid by the agency’s smuggling circle at a private hotel in Dubgari. The suspects Ali Khan, Ajmal, Qasim, Ahmed, and Hamza were living in Pakistan illegally. Officials said the …

A widow of a police employee was burned alive in Sahiwal, Punjab, after a dispute over land payment, police said. According to local police sources, the incident occurred two days ago in the village 70-FR. The victim, Jannat Bibi, visited the home of Hak Nawaz to collect payment for her land. Following an argument, Hak Nawaz, Umar, and a woman …

Five armed men broke into a house in Sarai Mughal, Lahore, stole gold jewelry and cash, and abducted a teenage girl, police said. According to the local police report, the robbery occurred late last night, causing panic in the neighborhood. The suspects initially tried to break into a vehicle outside the house but failed and then entered the residence. Once …

In a rare and unusual case, Gujrat police have registered an FIR against a former son-in-law and an alleged “jinn” named Adil for sexual assault, following orders from the District Police Officer (DPO). The incident reportedly took place in Bhadar village, under the jurisdiction of Kakrali police station, where the former son-in-law, identified as Syed Kabir, allegedly attacked his former …

Punjab has established a high-powered parliamentary committee to investigate losses caused by the recent floods, assess the scale of damage, and recommend a comprehensive strategy for rehabilitation and future disaster prevention. According to the notification issued by the Punjab Assembly Secretariat, the committee will be headed by PPP’s Syed Ali Haider Gilani and will include 24 members of the provincial …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has achieved the largest recovery in Pakistan’s history, securing a record Rs 8,397 billion over the past two and a half years through actions against corruption, fraud, and illegal allotment of state land. According to official sources, the recoveries were made between March 2023 and October 2025, marking a dramatic leap compared to the bureau’s …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that no passenger involved in bringing disrepute to Pakistan will be allowed to travel abroad, stressing that the government will not tolerate any form of illegal immigration. The interior minister, accompanied by Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain, paid an unannounced two-hour visit to Lahore Airport. During the inspection, Naqvi expressed strong …

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s defence laws, signing into law the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2025. All three bills had been passed by both houses of Parliament. With the president’s assent, the amendments have now formally become part of national law. …

Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court has submitted his resignation to the President of Pakistan, following in the footsteps of senior Supreme Court judges Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah. Sources said Justice Mirza quietly visited his chambers, cleared his office, and left without any official protocol. He had taken oath as an Additional Judge of the …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed that cross-border terrorism remains a threat and praised the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps for successfully foiling the attack on Cadet College Wana. Speaking with tribal elders in Wana, Naqvi said attacks on the country’s peace would not be tolerated and confirmed that Afghan-based terrorists were involved in the Islamabad court and Wana …

Authorities have arrested another key facilitator linked to the suicide attack at Islamabad’s court complex, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. According to sources, the arrested suspect provided logistical support to the suicide bomber. Intelligence agencies also detained a tailor involved in preparing the explosive-laden jacket used in the attack. Sources revealed that the suicide jacket was made …

Sindh Rangers, acting on a tip-off, arrested four smugglers during a snap check at Hub River Road, Maari Pur, and recovered a large consignment of non-customs cigarettes. According to a spokesperson for Sindh Rangers, the arrested suspects are Syed Habibullah, Syed Naveed Ahmed, Sanaullah, and Wali Jan. Authorities recovered 47,680 packets of non-customs cigarettes, four mobile phones, and cash from …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, in a joint operation with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), have killed five foreign terrorists in the border areas of Bannu and Lakki Marwat districts. According to local police sources, the operation targeted the presence of the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij in the areas of Takhti Khel and Howaid. The raid was conducted under the direct supervision of …

Justice K.K. Agha has taken the oath as a judge of Pakistan’s newly established Federal Constitutional Court, in a ceremony held at the Islamabad High Court. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan. Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar also attended the ceremony. Other participants included Federal Constitutional Court …

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has indicated that the wave of judicial resignations is likely to continue, with more judges expected to step down, describing some judges as biased and serving the interests of a single party. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Malik Ahmad Khan said, “These judges were like political parties; their justice was only for …

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Saturday issued notices on a plea filed by senior journalist Matiullah Jan seeking acquittal in a case related to alleged snatching of drugs and weapons. The case was heard by ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, who took up Jan’s application requesting his acquittal. During the proceedings, the judge observed that the defence had …

An Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for Baba Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrations has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani citizen, officials confirmed. The woman, formerly Sarbjit Kaur, adopted the Islamic name Noor. According to the marriage certificate, the 48-year-old tied the knot on November 5 with Nasir Hussain, a resident of Farooqabad in Sheikhupura district. The marriage contract (Nikah) …

Air quality across Lahore and several districts of Punjab remained extremely hazardous on Friday, with pollution levels far beyond safe health limits. In the early morning, Lahore recorded an AQI of 439, placing the city as the second most polluted in the world, according to global monitoring platform IQAir. Other Punjab cities also reported dangerous levels of pollution. Gujranwala recorded …

Five newly constructed double-storey barracks have been completed at Kot Lakhpat Jail, significantly expanding capacity and improving inmate facilities. The new barracks were inaugurated by Chairman of the Task Force Rana Manan Khan and Punjab Home Secretary Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi. According to the Punjab Home Department spokesperson, the facility can now accommodate 2,000 additional prisoners. During their visit, the …

Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Justice Aminuddin Khan, has issued his first official order, marking an administrative milestone for the newly established judicial body. According to the notification approved by the Chief Justice, former District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Hafeez has been appointed as the first Registrar of the Federal Constitutional Court. In a separate decision, Mazhar Bhatti …

Pakistan Muslim League-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has once again departed for London, party officials confirmed on Thursday. Sharif travelled from Jati Umra, Raiwind, to Lahore Airport earlier today, where he boarded an international flight to the United Kingdom. According to party sources, the visit is primarily for a routine medical check-up, and the PML-N leader is …

A Lahore sessions court has summoned Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The case was heard by Additional Sessions Judge Yilmaz Ghani. At the outset, the PTI founder’s counsel sought time for cross-examination, informing the court that lead lawyer Muhammad Hussain would arrive shortly. The …

The 27th Constitutional Amendment has been approved by both the National Assembly and the Senate, with the official gazette notification issued by the Senate of Pakistan. A total of 56 amendments were passed by the two houses. The amendment introduces significant changes affecting the judiciary, military leadership, and federal and provincial powers. Key provisions include modifications in judicial transfer powers, …

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects involved in a financial fraud targeting Senator Falak Naz, officials said. According to authorities, the suspects impersonated the CEO of Shaukat Khanum Hospital to defraud the senator. Using WhatsApp, they allegedly tricked Senator Falak Naz into transferring Rs 485,500. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Nadeem and Asad Falak, hail …

Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has outlined an ambitious development plan for Karachi for the fiscal year 2025–26, highlighting that 756 projects are planned to boost urban infrastructure, water services, and education across the city. Speaking to the media, Memon said that nine major projects worth Rs 7.66 billion are nearing completion. Additionally, the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) is …

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister and PTI leader Taimur Saleem Jhagra was prevented from leaving the country at Bacha Khan International Airport, officials and the leader confirmed on social media. Jhagra said he was traveling to Washington D.C. to attend an event at Georgetown University when immigration authorities stopped him from boarding. He was reportedly informed that his name appears on …

A major extortion and impersonation case has surfaced in Rawalpindi, where fraudsters allegedly posed as government and intelligence officials to extract Rs 8 million from a Chinese-run call centre. Police have registered a case and begun investigations. According to the FIR lodged at Chaklala Police Station by Areeba Rubab, a resident of Taxila, she works at a Chinese call centre …

More than 5.3 million on-device cyberattacks were recorded in Pakistan during the first nine months of 2025, according to new figures shared by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky. The data reveals that 27% of affected users were general consumers, while 24% were corporate institutions, many of whom were targeted through infected USB drives, CDs, DVDs and hidden installers carrying malware. Kaspersky’s …

The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime connectivity and boosting bilateral trade and tourism. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the development, noting that both countries would soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the ferry link, and …

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Tarik Ali Khan, to discuss ongoing collaboration and future avenues of partnership between Pakistan and Canada. High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan conveyed condolences over the recent tragic attack on Cadet College Wana, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and expressed Canada’s hope …

Pakistan has successfully completed its first robotic surgery in Islamabad, marking a milestone in the country’s medical history. The surgery was conducted at PIMS Hospital using the advanced Tomaye surgical robot, with support from international experts from the United Kingdom. Local specialists, including Prof. Shamim Khan, Prof. Mateen Sharif, and Dr. Javed Burki, guided the procedure, while PIMS experts Dr. …

The Lahore High Court has approved seven-day protective bail for Shehzad Haider, Additional Director of the NCCIA Karachi, in a corruption-related case. The hearing was presided over by Justice Abhar Gul. During the proceedings, Haider’s lawyer, Amjad Basmal, argued that the case against his client was based on baseless corruption allegations and that the complaint had been filed without justification. …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Division Bench has suspended the single bench order to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The stay was issued against the June 19 directive of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, which had initiated the process to terminate the CDA. The Division Bench, comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Inaam Amin Minhas, issued a written order …

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted the prosecution a final chance to submit records in the 9 May cases against Dr. Yasmin Rashid, including charges related to the burning and protest at Askari Tower. During the hearing before ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul, Dr. Rashid’s bail applications in four separate cases were discussed. The prosecution requested more time …

A police officer in Lahore has been arrested for firing a gun in public in the Sundhar area, authorities confirmed. The officer has been identified as SHO Sindhar, Inspector Asad Iqbal, who reportedly fired a non-licensed weapon in open areas. According to the First Information Report (FIR), a loaded gun and four bullet shells were recovered from the officer. Videos …

The Punjab government has ordered the freezing of all properties and assets belonging to the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, all movable and immovable assets registered under the TLP’s name across the province are to be identified and reported to the department by November 15. The decision …

The Punjab government has decided to halt the computerization and verification of old manual arms licenses, marking a major policy shift in the province’s weapons regulation process. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the process of validating and digitizing old manual arms licenses has been stopped with immediate effect. Earlier, the provincial government had granted a final …

An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi has issued the 10th non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, in connection with the November 26 protest case. The case was heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). Aleema Khan once again did not appear before the court, while ten other accused appeared and were …