As many as 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) have been conducted by the security forces across the country in 2023 resulting in killing of 566 and the arrest of 5,161 terrorists in efforts to maintain peace and security. According to the data issued today, effective security measures have been taken by the forces against terrorists in the year 2023. In the …

Veteran politician and esteemed lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan has made startling predictions regarding PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, suggesting that the former premier might once again exit the country before the upcoming elections and keep tabs on the results from abroad. Ahsan shared his insights during an interview with a private news channel on Friday. Pointing out that the PML-N supremo “is …

In a recent intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district, five terrorists, including TTP commander Rahzeeb Khore, were neutralised. The operation uncovered a troubling trend: foreign weapons, including M4 Carbines and AK-47s, were recovered, signaling a potential link between Afghanistan and the surge in terrorism in Pakistan. Instances of terrorist attacks on Pakistani soil using American weaponry have been on the …

The Tel Aviv government cabinet Sunday voted unanimously to postpone the nationwide municipal elections scheduled for the end of January until February 27, 2024. The municipal elections were originally scheduled for October 31 but were postponed in light of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, which erupted on October 7. That day, some 3,000 Hamas terrorists burst through the …

In a bid to elevate the travel experience for air passengers, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled a thoughtful addition to Islamabad Airport – free body massage sofa chairs. Passengers departing from both domestic and international lounges at Islamabad Airport can now indulge in a rejuvenating experience with the newly introduced body massage sofa chairs. Unlike other international airports, …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Saeed Ghani said on Sunday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should have the right to contest the forthcoming general elections. Addressing the corner meeting in Karachi, Ghani said: “The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should not take any pressure while taking any decision. We do not want the deployment of the election commissioner and …

The process of filing nomination papers for general elections has been completed, now candidates have time for appeals against the decision of Returning officers (ROs) till Jan 3. The Appellate Tribunal will decide on the appeals by January 10 while election symbols will be allotted to the candidates on January 13. As per the ECP schedule, scrutiny of papers for …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday challenged the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to reinstate the PTI’s election symbol. On December 26, the high court announced the verdict on PTI’s petition challenging the ECP’s verdict, which had stripped PTI of using the ‘bat’ symbol. The election watchdog has filed an intra-court appeal in the PHC challenging the decision …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday rejected nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder from two National Assembly constituencies NA 122 (Lahore) and NA-89 (Mianwali. “The PTI founder has been convicted,” the returning officer (RO) said while rejecting nomination papers of former prime minister. Mian Naseer of PML-N objected to Imran Khan’s nomination papers, saying the former PM’s …

At least five terrorists were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. “After an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists, including terrorist commander Rahzaib, who is also known as, ‘Khuray’, were sent to hell,” said the statement …

The repatriation of illegal Afghan residents from Pakistan is still underway. Even before the announcement by the government of Pakistan to arrest and forcefully repatriate the Afghans living in Pakistan, a large number of illegal residents crossed the border into Afghanistan out of fear of arrest. In this connection, on December 29, 1,207 allegedly illegal Afghan citizens left Pakistan, out of …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi asserted on Saturday that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman wants to escape elections by making excuses for the country’s situation. Expressing his thoughts in Dera Ismail Khan, Kundi said: “We want the conduct of the general elections in a peaceful way. There can be political differences, but there is …

As Saturday marks the last day for scrutiny of nomination papers filed by various potential candidates for the upcoming general elections, the returning officers are gradually announcing whether they have accepted or rejected the several documents. It would be decided today who would land in the election arena and who would have to go home. The final list of candidates …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday permitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and lawyers to hold election meetings with party founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail in the run-up to polls scheduled for February 8. The order was passed by Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb on a petition by Imran seeking permission for meetings with party leaders to formulate a strategy …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as a premier tourist destination in Pakistan. According to a recent report by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Tourism, an astonishing 169,889,946 tourists visited the region in 2023. The surge not only underscores the region’s natural allure but also highlights its growing popularity among domestic and international travelers. The World Bank’s Kite Project’s 1422 call center …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Friday challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan ECP’s decision not to release the list of reserved seats for women in the Lahore High Court (LHC). The lawyer in the application stated that Peshawar High Court has suspended the decision of the ECPs regarding the nullification of the intra-party election and ECP should be ordered to release the …

A Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has summoned former Lieutenant General (rtd) Faiz Hameed next week to record his statement in the Faizabad Dharna Inquiry Commission, via the Ministry of Defense. Sources further claimed that Faiz Hameed has been asked to record his statement before the commission next week. ‘Faiz Hameed has been summoned by the Faizabad Dharna Commission for the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani experts said on Thursday that countries around the globe, including Pakistan, need to form holistic and dynamic solutions to address the challenge of climate change. The international community must work hand in hand to save future generations from the adverse impact of climate change, the experts and officials said during a seminar on climate change organized by the …

Hina Shah Jeelani to contest election against her uncle Qaim Ali Shah, senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former chief minister Sindh, on PS-26. Following acceptance of nomination papers, Hina Shah Jeelani said she will give tough time to her uncle Qaim Ali Shah in the upcoming general elections, scheduled to take place on February 8. Shah said her …

In a shocking incident, a woman was ‘raped’ by dacoits during a house robbery in Punjab’s Kasur on Thursday. As per details, the incident took place in Bhasarpur, where three dacoits stormed a house for robbery and ‘raped’ a woman upon resistance. The dacoits looted cash and gold ornaments by taking the family members hostage and fled easily. During the …

The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Thursday issued an advisory amid fog flight delays flights and said due to dense fog flights to Lahore, Multan, and Sialkot may be cancelled, changed, or delayed due to low visibility and intensity of fog. “All passengers are requested to get information about their flight from the call center before leaving for the airport. Apologies …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification regarding the provision of level playing field to all political parties. The letter, addressed to the Punjab inspector general of police (IGP) and chief secretary, comes in response to a letter written by the party to the ECP seeking a level playing field. The ECP directed the authorities to provide …

Anti-corruption Establishment has been investigating against three office holders for giving fake jobs to 1000 posts and asked for the record of the Registrar Controller Examination and Deputy Registrar and all the postings from the University administration. Inquiry has been initiated against the registrar, controller examiner, and deputy registrar. UT Registrar, controller examiner and the deputy registrar have been accused …

The Islamabad High Court has issued a stay order on the ongoing cipher case trial against former prime minister Imran Khan till January 11. According to details, the high court was hearing a plea against the indictment of Imran Khan and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The PTI had challenged the trial court’s order of …

Pakistan condemns the decision of Indian occupation authorities to declare Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarrat Alam faction) [MLJK-MA], as an “unlawful association”, for a period of five years. The party is led by a prominent Kashmiri leader, Mr. Masarrat Alam Bhatt, who remains imprisoned for a period exceeding 20 years. The MLJK-MA is the fifth Kashmiri party banned under the …

Winter is here. Nihao China!你好！中国 2024 China Ice & Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season has been launched in Pakistan by China Cultural Center in collaboration with the Culture Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan as well as the Network of International Cultural link Entities, the cultural and tourism departments (bureaus) from Beijing, Tianjin, Heilongjiang, …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked the federal capital’s police on Wednesday to not treat the Baloch protesters as “enemies”. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb’s remarks came as he heard a petition filed last week challenging the protestors’ arrests and denying them the right to protest in Islamabad. The hearing was attended by the senior superintendent of police (SSP) operations, the …

Pakistan Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of Fatah-II, equipped with state of the art avionics, sophisticated navigation system, and a unique flight trajectory. As per the statement released by ISRP, the weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a range of 400 kilometres. The flight test was witnessed by senior officers from tri-services and …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday released detailed verdict on SC Practice and Procedure Act, 2023. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has written detailed verdict of the case comprises of 22 pages. The case was heard by 15-member full-court and a short judgment was announced in October. Ten members of the full court bench comprised of 15 judges had declared the …

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Tuesday on a Pakistan-bound container ship in the Red Sea and for an attempt to attack Israel with drones. MSC Mediterranean Shipping said there were no injuries to its crew from the attack on its ship, the United VIII, en route from King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia to Karachi. …

Punjab Inspector General (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar Wednesday said there were serious threats of law and order situation in the upcoming general elections with groups possibly fighting with each other. Punjab’s top cop was talking to the media after the inauguration of an art exhibition at Alhamhra Art Gallery. He said the Punjab Police maintained law and order the police …

As the nation awaits polling for their favourite leader in the upcoming general elections, objections have been raised on the nomination papers of three of the most popular political leaders: Maryam Nawaz of the PML-N, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of the PPP and Imran Khan of the PTI. An objection has been raised to Bilawal’s nomination for the National Assembly’s NA-127 …

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been arrested once again, soon after he was released from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi in the cipher case. The Supreme Court had granted Qureshi and former PTI chairman Imran Khan bail in the cipher case. However, on Tuesday, the Rawalpindi police detained him for 15 days under Section 3 of the MPO following the …

China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CSAIL), organised a seminar on “Development Experience of Hydro, Wind Farm and Solar Power Projects and Unveiling of CSAIL ESG Report 2023” in collaboration with Pakistan-China Institute (PCI). Mustafa Hyder Sayed, Executive Director PCI, welcomed attendees to the seminar and commended CSAIL for its transparent and sustainable energy production approach. He lauded the …

Pakistan-China Institute hosted an 11-member delegation of University of Gwadar students. The visit unfolded under the umbrella of the Balochistan Youth Engagement Program. This multifaceted endeavor, strategically crafted to deepen bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at enriching the understanding and collaboration between Pakistan and China. The primary focus was to empower the vibrant youth …

The caretaker Sindh government on Tuesday announced a public holiday on December 27 (tomorrow) on account of the 16th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar’s spokesperson made the announcement, declaring a public holiday across the province tomorrow. “The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 27th December, 2023 (Wednesday) …

PESHAWAR: In a major legal victory for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Peshawar High Court (PHC) suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) order, restoring the party’s iconic election symbol “bat” till a final decision on the petition. While announcing a verdict reserved on PTI’s petition challenging the Election Commission’s order declaring the intra-party polls as “illegal”, the court stated …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday intervened in the arrest of Baloch protesters, directing the Inspector General (IG) Islamabad to release Baloch women and children while allowing the protesters to express their grievances peacefully. Chief Justice Aamir Farooq presided over the hearing of a petition challenging the arrests, expressing dissatisfaction with the police inspector’s initial court appearance. IG Islamabad …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has approved the bail of former PTI chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The apex court accepted the PTI leaders’ petition against the high court verdict in the case. They have been granted bail in exchange for bail bonds of Rs1 million each. A three-member bench of the …

In a tragic incident on Thursday night, a police station under construction in the remote area of South Waziristan became the target of an attack, resulting in the loss of five lives and injuring another worker. The assailants, yet to be identified, opened fire on the under-construction police station, claiming the lives of five labour workers. The victims, all hailing …