ISLAMABAD: Two terrorists were killed during an operation in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of police said on Friday. The CTD personnel conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ghazi Khan district of the province on reported presence of the terrorists in the area, the CTD officials told media. During the operation, two terrorists were killed by …

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Center in Pakistan in collaboration with Culture Office of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, launched a series of online activities to celebrate the 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival: ‘A Moon Moment to Remember’ in Pakistan and for people around the world on Friday. The “Mid-Autumn Day in Poetry”video series and other colorful events are …

Cities that boast a Coastline are considered fortunate all across the globe, be it the Coastline of LA, or the more humble country Indonesia’s Coastline of Bali, it becomes the prime attraction of tourists and locals alike. The tourists visit the beaches for different reasons, to bask in the sun and see what local life and the shore is like, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assuring all possible measures for the promotion of the football game in the country, announced that the government would soon unveil a comprehensive plan in this regard. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan’s street child football team on Wednesday, which recently delivered an outstanding performance at a tournament in Norway. The premier asked the authorities concerned …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized that the protection of citizens’ lives and property is the government’s top priority, warning that any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated. The Punjab Home Department has issued orders to ban social media use among officials and also equip them with bodycams. As part of efforts to enhance transparency and improve …

The 10 arrested members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were brought to the Parliament House during an ongoing National Assembly session after the speaker issued their production orders a day ago. The detained lawmakers, including Sheikh Waqas Akram, Zain Qureshi, Yousuf Khan, Owais Jakhar, Malik Aamir Dogar, Ahmed Chatha, Zubair Khan, Shah Ahad Khattak, Syed Naseem Ali Shah, and Sher …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a clarification from the federal government on an application for stopping the potential military arrest and trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb conducted the hearing, during which he addressed the objections raised on a petition seeking to prevent any military trial of Imran …

Amna Baloch on Wednesday took charge as Pakistan’s 33rd Foreign Secretary, succeeding Ambassador Syrus Sajjad Qazi, who retired upon reaching superannuation. Ambassador Syrus was honored with a formal farewell dinner at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday night. Baloch, a Grade-22 officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan, was appointed as Foreign Secretary last week. She is the second woman to …

The Ministry of Finance has issued notifications regarding three key amendments to the pension rules. According to the notification, the family pension will now be limited to 10 years whereas if the pensioner dies, only legal heirs will be eligible to receive the pension transfer. The notification stated that the spouse of a deceased pensioner will continue to receive a …

The Supreme Court heard the Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams funds case on Wednesday, during which the federal government requested the release of the funds to the federation and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). Additional Attorney General (AAG) Aamir Rehman informed the court that a separate petition had been filed for this purpose, seeking the transfer of the …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for the establishment of a ‘Charter of Parliament’ to encourage cooperation between the government and opposition, stressing the need for a unified approach to running the House. “If the opposition will not speak here, where will it speak?” the speaker Ayaz Sadiq remarked, urging both sides to engage in constructive dialogue. Ayaz Sadiq …

The federal government is facing delays in passing key legislation due to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F)’s indecision over joining the coalition government. The JUI-F’s support in parliament is crucial for the government to secure the necessary number of votes for a constitutional amendment, but there is no decisive progress as JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has yet to make a …

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) lawmaker Daniyal Chaudhry on Tuesday introduced ‘The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024’ to increase the number of apex court’s judges from 17 to 23, in the National Assembly. According to “The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) (Amendment) Bill, 2024”, the total number of judges, including the Chief Justice, will increase from 17 to …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has transferred 161 high-profile cases to the Anti-Corruption Department following recent amendments being upheld by the Supreme Court. The transferred cases include those involving officers from key departments such as the Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Malir Development Authority (MDA), Board of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, Irrigation Department, Works and Services Department, School Education Department, and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has denounced the recent events in and outside the parliament, likening them to an attack on democracy comparable to the events of May 9, 2023. Speaking during a National Assembly session on Tuesday, Khan condemned the arrests of PTI lawmakers, declaring that September 10 will be remembered as a dark chapter in the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has declared an end to negotiations with all parties, including the establishment, signalling a hardened stance amidst ongoing political turmoil. Speaking to the media at Adiala Jail on Tuesday, the former prime minister revealed that six party leaders were previously permitted to engage in dialogue with the establishment. He emphasized he had never prohibited …

A Judicial Magistrate in Bannu has issued arrest warrants for Islamabad Judge Humayun Dilawar, his father, and his brother over allegations of illegally occupying valuable government land. The case involves claims of encroachment on public property. The arrest warrants were issued for Judge Humayun Dilawar, his brother Sadiq, and their father Dilawar Khan. Additionally, a warrant was also issued for …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for decisive action regarding the events that transpired in parliament last night regarding arrests of multiple PTI lawmakers from allegedly within and outside the Parliament House. Speaking during a session of the assembly on Tuesday, Sadiq said: “Action will have to be taken over what happened in parliament last night.” He also said …

Pakistan Army killed at least 16 Afghan Taliban as they responded strongly to unprovoked aggression along the Pakistan-Afghan border. As per details, Afghan Taliban opened unprovoked fire at Pak-Afghan border on September 7, which lasted till September 9 evening. Pakistani Army responded strongly to the unprovoked firing from Afghanistan and killed 16 Taliban fighters, while 27 were injured, according to …

At a time when the RLNG consumption has decreased in the country manifold and the decision to switch the industrial sector to national grid from gas-based captive power plants (CPPs) while toeing the direction of IMF will lead to recovery loss of Rs420 billion to the Sui gas companies. “We get the revenue of Rs420 billion per annum from captive …

A remote-controlled bomb attack on a police van in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) South Waziristan injured 13 people which included six police personnel and seven civilians, a hospital official told Internews on Monday. According to police officials, the bomb exploded on a police van at Kir kot Road in the Wana Rustam Bazar. The officials added they reached site of the …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that the country has experienced multiple internet service disruptions over the last five years, with several incidents occurring just this year. The details, revealed in an official document that surfaced recently, shed light on the recurring challenges faced by Pakistan’s internet infrastructure, often attributed to submarine cable failures. According to the PTA’s report, …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has said that there has been transparency in the affairs of the Supreme Court, as earlier it could be determined just by looking at the bench what the case decision would be. Now, the chief justice is not sent a cause list, and it is one’s fate which bench hears their …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called upon the nation to support the government’s efforts in promoting literacy and ensuring education for all, emphasizing the importance of building a bright future for the children and the country. “Literacy is a fundamental human and constitutional right that guarantee the future of our country,” the prime minister said in a message on …

As part of its ongoing mission to reduce government expenditure, the federal government has decided to abolish the Ministry of Capital Administration and Development Division (CAD), which oversees Islamabad’s affairs. The decision includes the elimination of posts from grades 1 to 16 across all ministries. The Federal Cabinet has directed the Cabinet Division to oversee the dissolution of CAD, while …

ISLAMABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province said on Saturday that it had arrested 33 suspected terrorists in 475 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province in August. The CTD said in a police statement that it had interrogated 475 suspects during the IBOs, out of which 33 were found to have strong links with banned …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan expressed strong views on the recent revival of amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws, calling it an embodiment of elite culture and a pathway to national destruction. In an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail on Saturday, Imran Khan criticized the selective application of justice, saying that the revival of NAB …

BISP to abolish franchise system after corruption complaintsThe authorities have decided to abolish the franchise system of the BISP after disclosure of massive corruption, sources said on Saturday. After corruption complaints Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid has decided to abolish the franchise system to distribute monetary support to poor and needy people. Sources said that the BISP …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Chairman Imran Khan has accepted the resignation of Omar Ayub from his position as the party’s general secretary. In a swift move to fill the vacancy, Imran Khan has nominated prominent lawyer and party leader Salman Akram Raja as the new secretary general of the PTI. Omar Ayub, who tendered his resignation from the party post, …

A terrorist attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Mohmand district was successfully thwarted by security forces early on September 6, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident, which could have resulted in significant damage, ended with the elimination of four suicide bombers before they could carry out their deadly mission. ISPR reported that the attack took …

Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday nullified the appointment of NADRA Chairman, Lieutenant General Munir Afsar. As per details, the court approved the petition challenging the appointment of NADRA chairman and ruled in favor of the petitioner. Justice Asim Hafeez of the Lahore High Court announced the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. The petitioner, a woman, had challenged …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has written a letter to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, requesting formation of a judicial commission to probe May 9 riots. According to sources, the KP government has asked PHC to appoint a judge to head the commission, which will probe the events of May 9 and identify those responsible. The …

The nation marked its 59th Defence Day on Friday to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 war against India. A change of guards was held in major centres, including the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi and Allama Iqbal’s in Lahore. According to state-owned Radio Pakistan, “It was on this day in 1965 the Indian forces crossed international border …

The Supreme Court has restored the amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law, approving the federal government’s intra-court appeal against the nullification of the amendments. The verdict, delivered by a five-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, overturns the prior decision of a two-member bench that had invalidated the amendments. The court ruled unanimously, …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the successful conclusion of its art competition for the design of a new banknote series, celebrating the creativity and talent of local artists and designers. The competition, which saw widespread participation from across the country, aimed to reflect Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and progressive vision in the upcoming banknote designs. The SBP …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has asked Javed Iqbal Bajwa, the brother of former Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, to resign after his FA (Intermediate) certificate was proven fake. According to sources, Bajwa had submitted a fake FA certificate from Lahore Board, which was verified and found to be bogus. He was asked to resign from his position as Deputy Station …

Torrential rains in Baluchistan have claimed 40 lives, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has said in its report. In last 24 hours flash floods claimed life of a man. “Overall, 24 children, 13 men and three women have died in various rain-related incidents in the province, such as lightning strikes, roof and wall collapses,” PDMA said in its report. Moreover, …

In the in the National Assembly session on Thursday chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, the alarming rise in mental illness in Pakistan was highlighted. The Ministry of Health presented disturbing data revealing that over 80 million people in the country suffer from psychological problems. The ministry’s report emphasized that all major hospitals across Pakistan are equipped with psychiatric treatment facilities, …

Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, the director general of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), on Thursday provided an overview of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations and internal accountability measures. During a briefing to the media, Chaudhry highlighted that the forces conducted over 32,000 intelligence-based operations against terrorists and their facilitators, with 4,021 operations carried out in the past month …

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal and fines imposed on a regional officer of the forest department, Meher Badshah, in a case concerning the illegal felling of precious Shisham trees (Indian rosewood) in Mardan. The three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, dismissed the appeal filed by Badshah, affirming the disciplinary actions taken against him. …