ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced to give one hundred thousand laptops to students during the ongoing year (2023). The premier addressed the launching ceremony of Tele school Pakistan application where he said that it was a good day regarding education. He stressed the use of modern technology for promotion of education and also …

ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: The Islam¬ab¬¬ad High Court (IHC) is likely to decide on Tuesday (to¬¬day) the maintainability of a petition seeking disqualification of PTI Chairman Imran Khan for concealing his alleged daughter Tyrian White. In his reply to the court, Khan had objected to the petition, stating he was no longer a public office holder as his resignation …

LAHORE, March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Monday that a plan was hatched to assassinate him inside the Judicial Complex. Addressing a speech via video link, the deposed premier claimed, “If I went inside the Judicial Complex, these people could assassinate me. My companions had signaled me to depart. The objective of the 20 people …

ABBOTTABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Tehsil Chairman from Havelian Atif Munsif was among the seven killed in a targeted gun attack on his vehicle on Monday. Atif Munsif was reportedly on his way home when unknown attackers opened fire at his vehicle in the village of Langra resulting in his death, his four security guards, and three …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023:The Islamabad police on Monday arrested PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s nephew and party focal person Hassaan Khan Niazi from outside the Judicial Complex for allegedly attacking law-enforcement personnel and causing chaos in the capital city on March 18. Hassaan Niazi was arrested in G-11 near Judicial Complex where he was present with other PTI workers when …

ISLAMABAD (National Times) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says PTI’s disgusting smear campaign against Chief of the Army Staff Gen Asim Munir at the behest of Imran Niazi is deserving of the strongest condemnation. In a tweet, he said Imran Niazi is stooping to unprecedented lows in his desperation for power and going to the extent of damaging the …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) strongly condemned on Monday the torture on the policemen amid the appearance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan before the court. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the allied parties during which different matters were underscored including the torture on the officers. Apart of that, the purported audio …

LAHORE, March 20, 2023: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the Zaman Park incident. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said the JIT would investigate the incidents took place during the last five to seven days. The JIT would be named by this evening, he continued. The …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while criticizing Finance Mini¬ster Ishaq Dar for his utterance on the country’s missile programme on the floor of the house, demanded that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should issue a policy statement on the matter. Last week, finance minister Dar, while brifing the Senate on talks with …

ISLAMABAD, March 20, 2023: US Central Command (Centcom) Commander General Michael E Kurilla has expressed confidence in the command-and-control structure of Pakistan’s nuclear programme amid political turmoil and fear of an economic meltdown in the South Asian nation. “I am confident in their nuclear security procedures,” the Centcom chief said during his appearance before the US Senate Arms Services Committee. …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Islamabad High Court on Monday sought record of all cases registered against PTI Chairman Imran Khan till March 27. The court started hearing of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s petition seeking record of all cases registered against him. The court issued notices to parties concerned and sought reply till March 27. During the hearing, Imran Khan’s …

PESHAWAR , March 20, 2023: The local administration has imposed Section 144 and banned gatherings of more than five people across the district. A notification was issued from the office of deputy commissioner on Sunday. It said that the ban would come into force forthwith and would remain enforced for five days unless modified or withdrawn. It said that the …

LAHORE , March 18, 2023: In an unexpected move, police broke into the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan at Zaman Park after an operation was launched on Saturday to clear the area as the former premier left for Islamabad to attend hearing in the Toshakhana case. Sources said Canal Road, Dharampura, Mall Road underpass and other areas had been …

LAHORE, March 18, 2023: Police have arrested several PTI workers as they launched an operation at Zaman Park in Lahore, where the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan is located, following registration of cases over clashes with police earlier this week over arrest of the former prime minister. Sources said Canal Road, Dharampura, Mall Road underpass and other areas have …

ISLAMABAD , March 18, 2023: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed that former US special representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation held a meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan during a secret visit to Pakistan. The coalition partner in the federal government made the claims during his address at a gathering in Islamabad days after Mr Khalilzad warned that the …

ISLAMABAD , March 18, 2023: Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the Inspector General of Police for Islamabad, said best security measures had been taken at the Judicial Complex ahead of the appearance of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. He stated this during his visit to the Judicial Complex to review security arrangements, adding that the measures aimed at …

ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan says the PDM government intends to arrest him despite his bail in all cases registered against him. In a series of tweets, the former prime minister said he was heading to Islamabad to appear before court in the Toshakhana case despite “knowing their [government] mala fide intentions”. Mr Khan said …

RAWALPINDI, March 18, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday the regime change operation behind toppling the Imran Khan’s government was going to expose. In a series of tweets, the former interior minister hit out at the ruling coalition’s rhetoric that they put their politics at risk to save the country, adding that the government …

LAHORE , March 18, 2023: Giving a clean chit to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, five more NAB witnesses on Saturday testified before an accountability court in Lahore that the PML-N president was not guilty in Ashiana Housing Society reference. The development came as an accountability court started hearing the Ashiana Housing Society reference. Accountability court recorded statements of five witnesses …

LONDON , March 18, 2023: After relinquishing the British nationality, PML-N leader Nasir Butt has announced to contest election for Punjab Assembly. While talking to media persons in London, Nasir Butt said cases against him had been dismissed by courts. He said he had filed nomination papers for PP-16 to contest election for Punjab Assembly seat. He further said that …

RAWALPINDI , March 18, 2023: Security forces on Saturday gunned down three terrorists in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in general area South of Awaran. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), from March 15, 2023 onwards, an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) has been initiated to intercept a terrorists group operating in south of Balochistan’s Awaran district. The terrorists were linked …

ISLAMABAD, March 17, 2023: Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan called on China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on Friday for strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership between the two countries. The foreign secretary reached China yesterday amidst Pakistan’s deepening economic woes which have created an urgent need for economic assistance to avert the financial collapse. According …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) approved on Friday protective bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in eight cases related to terrorism till March 24 During his appearance before the court, Mr. Khan stated, “Things were out of my control. I want to express my gratitude to the court.” Justice Tariq Saleem Shiekh said, …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: The Punjab government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reached an agreement to defuse ongoing tension simmered when clashes erupted between supporters of Imran Khan and law enforcers during a bid to arrest him in the Toshakhana case. Both sides have finalised Terms of Conditions (ToRs) related to holding rallies, security of the PTI chief and …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazir Tarar has said that politicians should blame themselves for paving the way for dictatorship. Tarar was addressing a special session of the Senate on Friday. He said that the “state becomes weak when politicians do not sort out their difference and grab each other by necks. Politics does not …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz said on Friday that the state wanted to avoid chaos and bloodshed otherwise former premier Imran Khan’s arrest was not difficult. Addressing a press conference, she said Imran Khan had attacked the state with his full might and he also created chaos in 2014 as well while mentioning …

LAHORE, March 17, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday extended its order halting an operation to arrest Imran Khan till 3pm. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued the order while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry to stop police from action at Zaman Park after supporters of the former prime minister fought pitched battles with security …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: The registrar office of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday raised objections to the petition filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan challenging a decision of the lower court which upheld his arrest warrants in the Toshakhana case. The registrar said the former prime minister did not conduct biometric verification to submit the petition, adding …

LAHORE, March 17, 2023: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Anwar on Friday filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking access to the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan as party workers have fortified Zaman Park in the Punjab capital. The petitioner pleaded the court to provide uninterrupted access to Imran Khan’s home and the scene …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is set to appear in the Lahore High Court at 2pm on Friday. PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry confirmed that Mr Khan would appear in court at 2pm. He said the former premier had submitted a petition for protective bail in nine cases registered against him. Earlier, Fawad Chaudhry, in …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the national political leadership to forge unity for addressing the pervading challenges of economic instability and poverty, without letting the situation to further deteriorate. Addressing the Senate’s special session marking its golden jubilee celebration, He said economic stability without political stability was an unfulfillable dream. The prime minister …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said durable peace between Pakistan and India was not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue. The United Nations Security Council had adopted a resolution that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must be able to exercise the right of self-determination through a UN-sponsored plebiscite, he said while delivering his opening …

RAWALPINDI , March 17, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday welcomed the statements made by the government that it could not compromise on country’s nuclear assets despite hurdles to unlock the IMF programme. A day earlier, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assured parliament that the government would not make any compromise on the nuclear and missile …

LAHORE, March 16, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid claimed on Thursday that her car had been surrounded by the police for her arrest. “Police have surrounded me for arrest,” she claimed. According to Geo News, the former Punjab health minister’s car was surrounded by the law enforcement agency near the Shadman Park underpass in Lahore The PTI leader …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have sealed the entrance of party chairman Imran Khan’s residence by placing containers as contingents of police started gathering again near Zaman Park in the provincial capital, triggering fears of another round of clashes. The situation developed despite the Lahore High Court’s orders to stop operation till Friday. It …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: An Islamabad sessions court dismissed on Thursday the petition seeking the suspension of arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal delivered the verdict and stated, “It will be interesting to read the detailed verdict”. According to AFP, attempts by police this week to arrest the 70-year-old led to …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan reiterated on Thursday that he will hold talks with anybody else for the sake of the country. Taking to Twitter, Mr Khan went on to say that he had no issue for taking any initiative in terms of the prosperity and interests of the country. Expressing his gratitude for …

ISLAMABAD, March 16, 2023: Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the professional matters pertaining to the armed forces of Pakistan, a PM Office statement said. The two dignitaries also discussed other issues of national interest and pledged to work together for the …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: A District and Sessions Court on Thursday extended the duration of suspension of non-bailable arrest warrants issued against PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a woman judge threat case until March 20. Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gillani ordered Mr Khan to appear before the court until March 20. As the court resumed hearing, prosecutor Rizwan …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal remarked on Thursday that PTI Chairman Imran Khan should assist the state instead of showing resistance as his legal team seeks cancellation of arrest warrants in the Toshakhana case. Khawaja Harris is representing Mr Khan in the district and sessions court to get relief for his client after the Islamabad …