Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Pakistan’s support to Oman in dealing with menace of terrorism while condemning the recent attack on an imambargah in Muscat that claimed six lives and injured over 30 people. The offer was extended during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Al Kharusi to the premier …

Pakistan has once again asked the Afghan authorities to take immediate and effective action against terrorist groups including their sponsors and backers. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan has provided concrete evidence of individuals and groups responsible for terrorist incidents inside Pakistan. She said we expect the Afghan authorities to …

The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) called off its sit-in at Faizabad against the Israeli atrocities in Palestine after successful talks with the federal government. The announcement was made by the TLP leaders in a joint presser with Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Sanaullah said that the TLP had been protesting against Israeli aggression …

Recently, the government of Pakistan has made the decision to ban Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf party and initiate Article 6 proceedings against its founder, Imran Khan, as well as ex-president Dr Arif Alvi and former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri. This move comes under Article 17 of the Constitution, which grants the government the authority to prohibit …

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahrabaluch’s weekly news briefing reacting to the US statement on the PTI ban issue said Pakistan could solve its own internal problems. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said banning any political party is an internal matter of Pakistan and other countries should refrain from commenting. “The court verdict related to PTI highlighted the strength of the judicial system,” …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced to implementation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over a meeting of ECP members on Friday. ECP decided to get direction from judges in chamber to a point if any point of judicial decision become …

ISLAMABAD: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended good wishes to US President Joe Biden for his “swift and complete” recovery after he tested positive for COVID-19. “Wishing President Biden swift and complete recovery from COVID. Good wishes,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. President Biden’s Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, in a statement, said that the president tested positive …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday accorded approval in principle for the conduct of National Drug Survey. Chairing a meeting of the committee for the National Drug Survey, in Islamabad, the interior minister directed to finalise matters related to survey within 15 days. Under this exercise, data of persons using drugs will be collected. Mohsin Naqvi said the ANF …

After Justice Mushir Alam, another retired judge Justice Maqbool Baqar on Thursday declined an offer to serve as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court. Bakar has become the second judge to refuse the appointment as Justice (r) Mushir Alam had turned down the offer to work as an ad hoc judge for a three-year term. Justice Bakar, and …

Pakistan has unveiled the comprehensive findings from its seventh and inaugural digital population census. According to the results, Pakistan is now the world’s fifth most populous country, housing 241.49 million people. Population Growth Rate The annual population growth rate in Pakistan stands at 2.55%, marking it as one of the fastest-growing nations in the region and catapulting it into the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) termed the appointment of ad-hoc judges in the Supreme Court (SC) as an attempt to influence the decision of specific seats and announced to challenge the decision to the Supreme Judicial Council. After the joint parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittihad Council (SIC), the members staged a protest march outside the Parliament House. …

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar says that the Constitution allows the appointment of ad hoc judges, in my opinion, ad hoc judges should be appointed and commented news about the extension of the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was not true. In an interview to a private television, Law Minister Tarar said that ad hoc …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed illegal and disposed of her release petition. The court also received assurances from the attorney general for Pakistan that Sanam Javed will not face further arrests in any related cases. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of the IHC heard the release petition of Sanam Javed. …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif stated that the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) serve as a reminder, inspiring humanity to stand against falsehood and oppression, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to truth on this significant occasion of Youm-e-Ashur. In his Youm-e-Ashur message, the prime minister highlighted its profound significance, noting that the grandson of the Holy Prophet (peace be …

Pakistan has demanded “immediate, robust and effective action” by the interim Afghan government against the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment that martyred eight military personnel, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. A day ago, the military’s media wing said an attempt by 10 terrorists to enter Bannu Cantonment in the early hours of Monday was “effectively …

The Foreign Ministry has temporarily suspended the walk-in facility for apostille and general attestation in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore. To facilitate the apostille and general attestation services for the public, the ministry in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore are providing document attestation services through courier companies. It encourages the public to …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of the heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and associated flooding due to rising temperatures, forecast rains, possible wind and storm. The NDMA’s alert to the departments concerned comes as temperatures in these mountainous regions are expected to accelerate snowmelt, …

On the occasion of Ashura (10th of Muharram), commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.), processions across various cities in Pakistan are being taken out under stringent security measures to ensure the safety of participants. Lahore The main procession in Lahore began from Nisar Haveli in Mochi Darwaza and will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah by the evening. Over 10,000 …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Wednesday that his party will compete with the government with verve at every level. Expressing his thoughts, Qaiser had demanded the release of Moazzam Khan Jatoi and Ameer Sultan. “The court should present any cases against the lawmakers.” The former National Assembly speaker took a swipe at the incumbent government, saying, “The …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Monday that the country’s southern port city of Karachi might face an increase in temperature during the next two days. The PMD said in a statement that the city’s heat intensity is likely to surge with hot and humid conditions prevailing for the next 24 hours after the sea winds have stopped. …

The e-procurement system under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is being implemented in 27 ministries and 280 public departments, Managing Director PPRA Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said. In a press statement, the PPRA managing director said the e-procurement system was initiated to reduce the public expenditures through transparency. Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said that after its implementation in 27 ministries and …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government decided to launch a free meal program for students of primary schools. According to the details, the pilot project will initially be launched in Abbottabad and Swat which will be expanded to other divisional headquarters of the province. Approximately 70,000 kids will receive regular meals every day as part of the program. The scheme will cost approximately …

The Pakistani Foreign Office has issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Imambargah Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi al-Kabir, Muscat, Oman, which resulted in multiple casualties, including the deaths of four Pakistani nationals and injuries to many others. According to Pakistan’s Ambassador to Oman, Imran Ali, the attack occurred on Tuesday morning as worshippers gathered for religious …

Eight Pakistan Army personnel were martyred and 10 terrorists killed in a recent attack on the Bannu Cantonment. According to Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the armed forces’ media wing, the security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment when 10 terrorists attempted to breach its defences on the morning of July 15. The terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into one …

The United States on Monday commented on Pakistan government’s recent decision to ban PTI, saying that any such moves against a political party was of “great concern” to it. In its latest attempt to suppress the PTI, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government on Monday announced that it has decided to ban the party and seek Article 6 proceedings …

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) is reportedly divided over the federal government’s decision to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to an inside story of the party’s meeting revealed by sources, the PML-N leadership has differing opinions on the matter, with some leaders expressing reservations over the government’s political strategy. The party’s meeting, which was scheduled to discuss the ban on PTI, …

Security forces have foiled a ‘terrorist attack’ on Bannu Cantt (Cantonment) on early Monday morning. According to sources, the terrorists attempted to enter the Cantt by detonating an explosive-laden vehicle on the road between the outer wall of Bannu Cantt and the supply depot at 4:40 am. Security forces responded promptly, confining the terrorists to a corner and thwarting their plans. …

In its latest attempt to suppress the PTI, the federal government on Monday announced that it has decided to ban the party and seek Article 6 proceedings against its founder Imran Khan, ex-president Dr Arif Alvi, and former NA deputy speaker, Qasim Suri. The move appears to be an attempt to prevent incarcerated former prime minister Khan’s PTI from becoming …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to expose elements spreading uncertainty and instability in the country. He made these remarks during a meeting with Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Senate and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Senator Irfan Siddiqui. PM Shehbaz Sharif stressed the government as well as PML-N to pay attention to …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. President Asif Ali Zardari in his message, expressed deep shock over the attack, saying that such violence has no place in politics. The president expressed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of Donald Trump and also …

After the Supreme Court’s verdict over reserved seats, the MNAs have started submitting their statements on oath about affiliation with the PTI, on Sunday. The MNAs submitting their statements to the PTI secretariat. The party’s main leaders Omar Ayub, Shaharyar Afridi, Ali Muhammad Khan and others have submitted their statements on oath with Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali. PTI’s Punjab …

Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Overseas Pakistanis Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain Sunday. During the meeting, Ambassador Lafta presented a list of travel agents who have been charging excessive fees to visitors. Minister Naqvi assured that action would be taken against these agents within a week. The meeting focused on providing maximum facilities …

Unity government has been considering calling the Senate and National Assembly meetings after Ashura Muharram, the PML-N sources claimed. Law Minister Azam Tarar proposed to the PML-N leadership to call a meeting of both houses and PML-N senior leaders and MPs instructed to stay in Islamabad after Ashura. The final decision to convene a meeting of the Senate and the …

Islamabad Accountability Court judge Muhammad Ali Warraich approved the eight-day physical remand of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on the plea of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the new Toshakhana reference case. Imran Khan’s lawyer Ch Zaheer Abbas said the anti-graft watchdog asked for a 14-day remand, earlier the court had given a 6-day remand. …

An Islamabad court has acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the iddat nikah case and also issued their release orders. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka admitted the appeals and pronounced his reserved verdict. With the appeals admitted, the decision of the trial court was set aside. Civil Judge Qudratullah had sentenced the PTI founder …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday vowed that after Balochistan, the federal government would also work in collaboration with the governments of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the welfare of farmers regarding the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar energy. Chairing a meeting on solarisation of agriculture tube wells and anti-power theft campaign at the PM House, …

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome met with federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss Pakistan-US relations and matters of mutual interest. The meeting focused on increasing cooperation in the fields of anti-terrorism, narcotics control, and security. During the discussions, both parties agreed on the importance of strengthening collaboration to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Minister Naqvi emphasized the significance …

Following the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict on reserved seats, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is poised to become the majority party in the National Assembly. The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan overturned the denial of reserved seats to the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council. Following the verdict of the SC, the ruling coalition has lost two-thirds majority in the lower house of the …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to prepare an action plan for the privatisation of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Cooperation (PASSCO). The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the matters related to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and PASSCO, also instructed to carry out the restructuring of the Wheat …