The Supreme Court has summoned details of licenses issued for prohibited bore weapons from authorities while hearing a case with regard to stolen arms. “Pakistan has to get rid of the Kalashnikov culture,” Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Secretary Interior as well as provincial secretaries, Police IGs, the Attorney General and Advocate …

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated that the general elections will take place in Pakistan on February 8. In an exclusive interview with CNBC on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos, he said this is a constitutional requirement and everyone in the country is committed to that particular date. He said the people of Pakistan will …

Labyrinth of Gujrat’s 5 brothers political rivalry contesting against each others Five brothers have entered the electoral arena as candidates from different political parties, creating a unique electoral landscape. Chaudhry Abid Raza Kotla is vying for the National Assembly seat from NA-62, while his four younger brothers are trying their luck for various provincial assembly seats. Hen Bhai, one of …

Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory, which resulted in the death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. In a statement, MOFA said, “This violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences.” The statement reads: “It is even more concerning that this …

Former federal minister Sumaira Malik has parted ways with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after she was denied a ticket for upcoming elections 2024. She withdrew her nomination papers and tendered her resignation to the PML-N Punjab president Rana Sanaullah. Sumaira Malik announced taking part in the upcoming general election from NA-87 but the PML-N did not allotted her the party …

The government’s intensified nationwide anti-drug campaign continues to reap results, with the authorities seizing over 3,929 kilogrammes of narcotics and apprehending 26 suspects in just a week (December 31 to January 7). This latest haul underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to tackling the widespread drug problem plaguing the country. According to official data, the majority of the seized drugs, 3,369kg, …

Marking a new chapter in military cooperation, a contingent of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) arrived at Lahore Air Base this week, kicking off a comprehensive 45-day joint training exercise with the Pakistan Army. This collaboration aims to enhance tactical skills, exchange valuable expertise, and further strengthen the longstanding military partnership between the two nations. Upon arrival, the Saudi …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stopped ROs and DROs from changing election symbols of candidates for the upcoming elections. The ECP told ROs and DROs that at this phase stage with the elections coming near the changing of election symbols should be avoided. “If the need to change the election symbol is so important then the commission should be …

The soldiers of Pakistan have sacrificed their lives for the defense of the country without caring for their lives. In this context, the spirit of heroism burns bright in Haripur, Pakistan, where Sepoy Mohsin Khan, a decorated soldier of the Pakistan Army Artillery Corps, stands as a symbol of courage and unwavering dedication to his country. Commissioned in the army’s …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Latif Khosa once again came face to face and had a dialogue during the hearing of a case. While hearing a case related to employment in the Supreme Court, Latif Khosa requested the CJP fix another petition for hearing, filed on behalf of former prime minister Imran Khan …

In a concerted effort to address longstanding deprivation in Balochistan, the Pakistan Army and the government have been actively working across various sectors to uplift marginalized communities. Today, Balochistan stands as a crucial player in the national development agenda, a stark contrast to its earlier status as an underprivileged province. Once considered a neglected region compared to other provinces, Balochistan …

As winter bites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing seasonal challenges to remote regions, the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (North) have stepped up to provide much-needed relief in the form of provision of basic health facilities. Free medical camps have sprung up in Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swat, Dir, Buner, and Chitral, ensuring access to crucial healthcare for thousands. Over 7,000 patients …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has withdrawn its petition from the Supreme Court seeking a level playing field in the upcoming general elections. As the hearing of the PTI’s appeal began in the Supreme Court on Monday, counsel Latif Khosa said the party would like to go to the people’s court for the survival of democracy. A three-judge bench of the …

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said, he didn’t seek the PML-N ticket, which means he is not in the party. “If a person does not seek the party’s ticket after 35 years of affiliation is extra-ordinary and a clear message,” a seasoned politician said in an interview. “There was no need of a ceremony at joining and neither today, …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Falak Naz Chitrali was ‘barred’ from traveling abroad at Islamabad International Airport. According to FIA sources said Falak Naz Chitrali was barred from flying to Dubai via EA-615 flight from Islamabad Airport. The sources further say Falak Naz’s name was on the stop list. Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill, who is currently in US, was also …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allotted symbols to the candidates of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) contesting polls as independent candidates after the Supreme Court annulled the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) January 10 order. In a late-night decision, the Supreme Court on Saturday upheld the Dec 22 decision of the ECP depriving the PTI of its iconic poll symbol …

A station house officer (SHO) is among the five police officials of the Islamabad police who have been suspended indefinitely in the case of the alleged raid on the house of PTI leader Gohar Ali Khan. Following an initial inquiry into the police raid on the house of the lawyer, five policemen, including the Margalla SHO, have been suspended till …

In a marathon hearing that concluded late Saturday night, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to revoke the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party’s emblematic bat symbol. This verdict came just before the ECP’s deadline for candidates to submit party tickets for upcoming elections, adding a last-minute twist to the political landscape. The three-judge bench, led by …

Pakistan has dispatched the fourth batch of 20 tons of relief goods for the oppressed people of Gaza. The relief goods were dispatched from Noor Khan Air Base by a special flight of Pakistan Air Force. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabi’i, officials of NDMA and Armed Forces were also present at the …

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Raja Riaz on Saturday withdrew his nomination papers ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The former opposition leader in NA had withdrawn her nomination papers from NA-105. Raja Riaz had filed his nomination papers for National Assembly constituency NA-104 (Faisalabad-X). Later, talking to the media, he said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was a pro-people party, …

Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan has arrived at the residence of PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Chief Justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) order following a ‘raid’ at the latter’s house. The PTI chairman was informed about the raid while he was attending the Supreme Court hearing regarding his party’s electoral symbol of “bat”. During …

Another resolution has been moved in the Senate of Pakistan, seeking a delay in the general election 2024 for three months, citing security challenges. The resolution has been moved by Senator Hidayatullah, a member of Pakistan’s upper house from the Independent Parliamentary Group. Expressing concern about the rising attacks on the candidates willing to contest the general election, the resolution …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that the culprits in the Model Town case should be brought to justice. Speaking to media in Lahore, Bhutto-Zardari said, ”We have got the plans in line with the manifesto. We have the tradition of fulfilling the promises like the other political parties.” He was of the view that there …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has stated that due to stable weather conditions, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. Furthermore, as per the Met Department, very cold weather conditions are likely to continue in the plains of Punjab during the next week. Dense foggy conditions are also likely to continue in plain areas of Punjab, …

President Arif Alvi on Friday accepted the resignation of Justice Justice Ijazul Ahsan. President Alvi accepted the resignation of Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan on the advice of the caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar. President Arif Alvi accepted the resignation under Article 179 of the Constitution. Earlier, President Alvi accepted the resignation Justice Mazahir Ali Naqvi. Earlier. Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, …

2 terrorists killed in military operation in NW Pakistani security forces claimed on Friday evening to have killed two terrorists during an operation in North Waziristan district of the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday moved the Supreme Court (SC) against the Peshawar High Court’s decision allowing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to retain its electoral symbol. The ECP, in a plea, has pleaded with the apex court to overturn the PHC verdict which is against the ‘constitution’. The moves comes after a consultative meeting was held on Thursday …

UK-based citizenship and residence advisory firm, Henley and Partners, has once again ranked the Pakistani passport among the worst in the world in its latest rankings. The country hasn’t shown any improvement in its ranking during the last five years. The most recent Henley Passport Index positions the Pakistani passport as the fourth worst globally. According to the firm’s Global …

The Islamabad High Court has accepted an appeal of former prime minister Imran Khan against the in-camera trial of the cipher case against him, and annulled the proceedings of the case from December 14 onwards. The Islamabad High Court has also suspended the stay order in the cipher case in a verdict issued by Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb. The Islamabad …

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Qatar Emiri Air Force joint aerial Exercise Zilzal-II has kicked off in Qatar. The exercise will mimic a near-realistic aerial warfare scenario coupled with real-time opportunity for the participating Air Forces to test their operational readiness. Exercise Zilzal-II, aimed at improving joint planning mechanism, is considered a historical benchmark to further solidify the existing defence …

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of later former president Pervez Musharraf’s awarded to him by a special court in 2019 in a “high treason case”. A four-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Athar Minallah conducted the hearing. The former …

The bodies of 11 people were recovered from a house in Takhtikhel area of Lakki Marwat. The bodies included women and children. Police reached the spot in the remote Tap Takhtikhel area of Lakki Marwat where someone reportedly broke into a house and killed 11 people, and escaped after locking the house from the outside. According to the police, the …

The Rawalpindi police have taken an important initiative by starting regular school classes for the city’s transgender population. The special classes are being conducted at the Islamia Higher Secondary School in Liaquat Bagh. A spokesman for the Rawalpindi police said that such an initiative for the education of transgenders had been taken for the first time in Pakistan. The district …

Senior judge of the Supreme Court Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi has resigned from office.  The judge has sent his resignation to the president of Pakistan. A complaint against Justice Naqvi on charges of corruption and incomplete asset details was being heard in the Supreme Judicial Council. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court had on Tuesday rejected an appeal for …

The Peshawar High Court has allowed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to contest the upcoming elections in February on its bat symbol. The court had earlier reserved its decision on the PTI’s appeal against the election commission’s decision to withdraw the symbol from the party and nullify its intra-party elections. The PHC accepted the PTI’s appeal and declared the election commission’s …

In the second meeting of the Trilateral Defence Collaboration held on Tuesday at the GHQ, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye discussed potential collaboration in defence equipment technologies including research and development. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the three sides reaffirmed the salience of “combining the intellectual, technical, financial as well as human resources of …

The Punjab government on Tuesday decided to cancel the artificial rainfall programme due to the absence of the required clouds. Sources divulged that two aircraft from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were presently stationed at Lahore Airport, awaiting approval from the meteorological department to proceed with the artificial rainfall operation. It had been disclosed that the Meteorological Department has not …

Negotiations are underway between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding the allocation of seats in NA-242. Sources divulged on Tuesday that for the provincial seats in NA-242, the MQM-P is anticipated to nominate its candidate, whereas the PML-N is showing a preference for presenting its own candidate. Ongoing discussions are in progress between MQM and …

Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested in the case of May 9 attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army also. Imran Khan is incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on judicial remand in two references of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), while his release orders in the cipher case were …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and cloudy weather in most of the upper and western parts of the country. The northern regions, in particular, are expected to experience very cold temperatures. Furthermore, as per the PMD’s forecast, northern Balochistan and western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive rain, with the possibility of snow over mountains. Additionally, …