LAHORE , March 24, 2023: The Lahore High Court gave relief to the former premier Imran Khan by extending his protective bail in five cases till March 27. The cases were filed against Imran Khan in Islamabad including “vandalism” at his recent appearance in the judicial complex. The Lahore High Court on Friday cancelled the reservations related to the plea …

LAHORE , March 24, 2023: In connection with the Punjab Assembly elections, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan pinned hope on the Supreme Court on Friday. Speaking to delegations of journalists, Mr Khan said, “Will situation will be normalised by holding the elections on October 8.” Citing the tenure of Gen Ziaul Haq, Mr Khan said, “Ziaul Haq vowed to …

ISLAMABAD , March 24, 2023: Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi resigned from the post of the Attorney General for Pakistan on Friday. The development comes nearly seven weeks after his appointment was confirmed by President Arif Alvi on Feb 2. A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice last month said: “In exercise of power conferred under Article 100(1) …

LAHORE , March 24, 2023: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted details of cases involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Lahore High Court (LHC). The development comes as the former prime minister, who is facing several cases following his ouster through a no-confidence vote in April last, moved the high court to seek details of …

ISLAMABAD , March 24, 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has clarified that it had no placed any any condition for revival of the loan programme for Pakistan that could interfere in constitutional activities of the country, saying holding elections was purely an internal matter. The statement from IMF Resident Representative for Pakistan Esther Perez Ruiz comes as the Election …

RAWALPINDI, March 24, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday called for initiating treason case under Article 6 of the Constitution against the members of ruling coalition for delaying elections in Punjab. In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said the PTI had dissolved assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so elections could be …

ISLAMABAD, March 24, 2023: A district and sessions court on Friday converted non-bailable arrest warrant issued for PTI Chairman Imran Khan into bailable in a case related to threatening a woman magistrate while addressing a public gathering last year. Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gilani pronounced the verdict he reserved earlier in the day. He has disposed of the petition …

ISLAMABAD, March 24, 2023: A court in the federal capital on Friday reserved its verdict on a plea seeking an extension in suspension of arrest warrants against PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a case related to threatening a woman magistrate while addressing a public gathering last year. Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gilani reserved the verdict after hearing arguments from …

KARACHI , March 24, 2023: Naureen Ahsan earns more than twice the average wage in Pakistan, but the school administrator says she has no choice but to homeschool her daughters and delay their London-board certified final exams because she can’t afford their education. Like most people in the nation of 220 million, Ahsan and her husband, who owns a car …

LAHORE ,March 24, 2023: In connection with the disappearance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media activist Azhar Mashwani, the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Rawalpindi bench issued a notice to the parties to produce him at the subsequent hearing. LHC’s Rawalpindi bench, headed by Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz, heard the petition filed by the mother of Azhar Mashwani. The court served …

LAHORE , March 23, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Thursday said the party would challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone the election in Punjab in the Supreme Court (SC). The decision comes as the ECP had, earlier, notified the postponement of Punjab Assembly election until October 8 that was scheduled to be held on April …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday conferred civil honours upon various personalities, including foreign nationals, for their contributions in different fields at an investiture ceremony at Aiwan-i-Sadr on Pakistan Day. Prominent among those who were conferred with the civil awards are senior journalist Mujeebur Rehman Shami, social worker Ramzan Cheepa, renowned scholar Dr Anees Ahmed, …

ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: A District and Sessions Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking an extension in the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) focal person Hassaan Niazi and sent him to jail on 14-day judicial remand in connection with intervening in the affairs of the state case. Mr Niazi was presented before Magistrate Mureed Ababs on completion of …

RAWALPINDI , March 23, 2023: Pakistan Awami Muslim League Chairman Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) urging the latter to take a suo motu notice of the postponement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Advocate Azhar Siddique sent the letter to CJP on behalf of Mr …

ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone election is in the interest of the country keeping in mind the economic, political and security situation. The minister issued a statement on Thursday on the ECP’s decision to put off April 30 elections in Punjab to Oct 8. Marriyum …

KARACHI , March 23, 2023: In one of his Latest statements, the provincial minister said that Imran khan seems terrified. He extended an advice by saying that the PTI chairman should stop making statements based on assumptions, like Hollywood movies. The minister also shared his suspicion that maybe some magical powers have taken over Mr.Khan’s head. The minister also said …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the nation should not lose sight of the challenges staring them in the face. “The challenges are topped by a combination of economic instability and the inability to settle the rules of the game. An environment of political chaos explains why we have failed to develop our economy …

KARACHI , March 23, 2023: Blaming Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for sabotaging the deal, PML-N leader Miftah Ismail claimed that International Monetary Fund (IMF) was not interested in releasing money to Pakistan as the Washington-based lender had no trust in Islamabad government. Speaking during a session titled ‘Pakistan in the Midst of Crisis’ organised by a private university in Karachi, …

ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: The Pakistan Day parade scheduled to be held today (Thursday) has been postponed due to weather conditions, Dunya News reported. The parade, which was to be held at the President House, would now be held on March 25, sources said. The military parade is observed each year on March 23. The event is at the centre …

LAHORE , March 23, 2023: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to ensure its progress, prosperity and a strong defense. Pakistan Day is celebrated in the remembrance of the passing of revolutionary Lahore resolution …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced of receiving testimonies from different parts of the country that the moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Pakistan. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad presided over the meeting and announced in a presser that the nation will observe the first fast tomorrow (Thursday). The meeting of …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan will be referendum against the violence. Addressing a speech via video link, Mr Khan talked about the upcoming gathering of his party, saying, The PTI will stage a public gathering on Saturday at Minar-e-Pakistan.The enlightened nation will join the gathering.” “Today …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea seeking revocation of PTI chief Imran Khan’s bail in the prohibited funding case. The court pronounced the verdict it had reserved in the case and rejected the plea against the revocation of Tariq Shaif’s bail too. Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stopped the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Punjab anti-corruption establishment (ACE) from arresting PTI chief Imran Khan until March 24. Justice Tariq Saleem heard the plea seeking details on the cases lodged against Mr Khan. The plaintiff submitted the report along with the affidavit. PTI senior vice president …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated two coal-fired power plants in Tharparker with a capacity of 1,650 megawatt of electricity generation, saying that the projects would turn the desert into an economic hub. The projects including the 1,320 megawatt Shanghai Electric power plant and 330 MW Thal Nova power plant will annually generate 11.24 billion units …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said on Wednesday that the government’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were of no importance. Mr Elahi was expressing his views during his meetup with PTI stalwarts including Raja Basharat and Mehmoodur Rasheed. He said, “The journey of progress, which was started during the tenure of …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: At least nine persons was killed and several other were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Azad Kashmir on Tuesday. Earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Abbotabat, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Chichawatni, Bahwalpur, Lodhran, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Mianwali, Khanewal, DI Khan, Pattoki, …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umer Ata Bandial said on Wednesday that the apex court would intervene if there was any bad faith in the matter of holding free and fair polls. He gave these marks while hearing the transfer case of former CCPO Ghulam Mahmood Dogar. He said the Election Commission of Pakistan was a …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered the release of the Toshakhana record from 1990 to 2023. LHC’s Justice Asim Hafeez issued the order while a hearing petition filed by lawyer Munir Ahmad through Advocate Azhar Siddique seeking the government to release the complete details of Toshakhana gifts received by political rulers and bureaucrats …

RAWALPINDI , March 22, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said all plans to push PTI Chairman Imran Khan against wall would backfire on ruling coalition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said it would not be a five-finger exercise to disqualify Mr Khan and ban its party. He lamented …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will visit Tharparkar in Sindh today, where he will inaugurate two coal-fired electricity generation projects. The projects including 1,320 mega watt Shanghai Electric Thar and 330 MW Thal Nova Thar will annually generate 11.24 billion units of low-cost electricity. Through the direct investment of $3.53 billion into these projects, the production …

PESHAWAR, March 22, 2023: The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the crescent of Ramazan-ul-Mubarik 1444 AH would be held today(Wednesday) in the building of Auqaf Department, Peshawar. Moreover, the meetings of Zonal/District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would be held at their respective headquarters simultaneously. Similarly, the meeting of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Islamabad Capital Territory would be held at the Ministry …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: The coalition government has decided to constitute a high-powered joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the attack on the judicial complex and law enforcement agencies by PTI supporters during the appearance of Imran Khan in a court regarding Toshakhana case. Sources said the Shehbaz-led led coalition government had decided to form a JIT to investigate …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Former US ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad has warned Pakistan government against taking an extreme step to disqualify former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. In a series of tweets, Zalmay Khalilzad said that there were indications that Pakistan’s parliament, controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask …

ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday announced the cause list of cases to be heard tomorrow (Wednesday). According to the list, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) prohibited funding case and contempt of ECP case against PTI chief, Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar would be heard tomorrow. PTI Chairman Imran Khan appeared before several courts today. Lahore High …

LAHORE, March 21, 2023: A two-member bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan protective bail till March 27. The bench, comprising Justice Shehbaz Rizvi and Justice Farooq Haider, heard former prime minister Imran’s petitions seeking protective bail in two terrorism cases registered against him in Islamabad following clashes at the Federal Judicial …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted 10 days protective bail to PTI Chairman Imran Khan in NAB cases. At the outset of the hearing, Imran’s counsel said as the PTI chairman had to appear in Islamabad in other cases so he [Imran Khan] be granted protective bail. Earlier, Imran …

RAWALPINDI , March 21, 2023: Pakistan Awami League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Tuesday that late night arrests of PTI workers by police without warrants and inflicting torture on them was condemnable. Using his Twitter handle, the AML chief and former interior minister said police arrested 70-80 PTI workers after 12 at midnight. “I strongly condemn torture on …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) postponed on Tuesday the hearing of the petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan over the contempt of court against Zaman Park police operation till Wednesday. During the hearing of the case, Mr Khan had arrived at the rostrum and given his statement, saying, “My wife was at …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday reached Lahoer High Court for protective bail in cases relatined to terrorism. Earlier, the former prime minister left his residence in Zaman Park amid strict security arrangements. Security in and around the high court has already been beefed up and police have stopped entry of unauthorised persons …