The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hear the PTI’s complaints against level playing field at 3pm, and redress their grievances. The court asked the commission to listen to all the complaints and resolve them, as ECP officials appeared in court on being summoned. The court asked what the commission did about the complaints it …

More than 1,400 people lost their lives and over 18,000 were wounded in road accidents in Karachi in 2023. According to reports from rescue sources, overspeeding and riding motorbikes without helmets remained the major causes behind the deaths and injuries in road mishaps in the ongoing year of 2023. This year, more than 1,400 citizens lost their lives in road …

Repatriation of illegal foreign nationals including Afghans to their homeland is continuing in a dignified and safe manner. As per details, 1586 illegal Afghan nationals returned to their country on Monday taking the total number of returned immigrants to 438,376. The apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) in a meeting on October 3, chaired by Caretaker PM Anwaarul …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has said that Pakistan eschews bloc politics and seeks to maintain balanced ties with all friendly countries. According to the Pakistan Army’s public relations wing, COAS General Asim Munir’s remarks came during a discussion with US think tanks and media members in Washington. During the interaction, COAS General Asim Munir put across …

Rawalpindi Police on Wednesday rescued a missing policeman after seven years. The policeman, identified as Mustaqeem Khalid, was abducted by a gang of beggars and forced to beg on the streets. According to the police, it has arrested three women members of the gang, identified as Maryam and Tasneem, who abducted Khalid in 2016. The officials added that they also …

PTI Senator Ali Zafar has claimed that former party chairman Imran Khan will contest elections from three constituencies. Speaking to the media, the senior lawyer said Imran Khan had filed a petition against the suspension of his sentence. He added that the workers who rendered sacrifices for the party will be given tickets to contest the elections 100%, adding that …

The process of submitting nomination papers to participate in the general elections 2024 has started from Wednesday. As per the ECP schedule, candidates could get and submit the nomination papers till 4:30 pm December 22. The preliminary list of candidates will be released on December 23 while scrutiny of nomination papers will be held from 24th to 30th December. As …

No one, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Intelligence Bureau, is allowed to record audio conversations, said the attorney general for Pakistan. The AGP said this while clarifying the position of the Prime Minister’s Office in a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court. The court also expressed dissatisfaction over the reports of the FIA …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday stressed the need to promote science and technology to make the country equivalent to the developed nations of the world. While addressing students and faculty members during his visit to the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science and Technology in Topi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), PM Kakar said the process of creativity is ongoing …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ordered the Secretary Cabinet Division to remove advisor to the PM Ahad Cheema from the post immediately. In a setback to the caretaker government, the ECP issued an order to the Secretary Cabinet Division to remove the adviser to the PM Ahad Cheema. The top electoral body said that Ahad Cheema remained part of …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar’s mother has levelled serious allegations against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif, accusing him of being behind the attack on her house. Appealing to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to take action on the matter, Dar’s mother said: “I was asleep at home when Khawaja Asif had my house …

The Supreme Court has rejected another plea seeking a delay in the general elections. Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Sardar Tariq Masood asked the petitioner’s lawyer if he did not want stability in the country. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that the court will not shift the date of the February 8 general elections at such requests. A three-member bench …

Sanam Javaid Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) incarcerated activist, will be up against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz in the upcoming general elections slated to take place on February 8 next year. The political activist, her father told media on Tuesday, will contest the polls against the PML-N stalwart from Lahore’s provincial assembly seat. He said that …

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Monday released the details of registered voters across the country according to which, the number of male voters is 69.2 million while that of female voters is 59.3 million. According to the latest data, the total number of registered voters now exceeds 128.5 million. In Islamabad, the overall voter count is 1.083 million, with …

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in the United States, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir is in the United States of America on an official visit. According to the army’s …

The Kite Flying Association Rawalpindi has announced the schedule of celebrating Basant in the garrison city despite the government ban. According to the announcement, the festival will be celebrated on February 9 in Rawalpindi Cantt and on February 16 in Rawalpindi City. Furthermore, the association has banned the usage of metallic strings and those violating the order will be handed …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday issued guidelines for candidates to submit nomination papers. The ECP said that nomination papers can be submitted from December 20 to 22. The fee for obtaining the nomination papers is fixed at Rs.100. A candidate can submit a maximum of five nomination papers with different endorsers. The fee for the candidate of the National Assembly seat …

KARACHI, Pakistan: A musical dancing fountain in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi displays colorful fountain splashes in synchronization with beautiful music. People watch the musical dancing fountain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Dec. 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua) People watch the musical dancing fountain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Dec. 18, 2023. (Str/Xinhua) People watch …

In response to a surge in misinformation circulating on social media platforms, the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) on Monday issued a comprehensive clarification, vehemently denying any alteration in its policy regarding the issuance of “Form B” to the general public. Contrary to recent claims suggesting the imposition of a deadline for obtaining “Form B,” NADRA maintained that no such …

The Supreme Court has announced a landmark decision that appears to have virtually closed the doors to any delay in the general elections in the country scheduled for February 8. The apex court ruled that objections to the delimitation of constituencies cannot be raised after the election schedule has been announced. A three-member bench headed by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood …

In response to the recent bill introduced by the Indian government in the Lok Sabha, residents of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have expressed strong disapproval, alleging that the legislation aims to reinforce what they perceive as India’s illegitimate control over occupied Kashmir and potentially facilitate interference in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. According to the public’s sentiments, there is a prevailing belief …

The efforts to establish peace in Chitral are bearing fruit, as the Kalash winter festival of Choimus has kicked off with great fervor. The historic Choimus festival of the Kalash tribe in Chitral has officially begun in the Bamboret, Birir and Rumbur valleys in Lower Chitral. The festival, which started on December 16, will conclude on December 22 during which …

A man allegedly opened fire shots outside a wedding hall and gunned down four people, including his ex-wife and her father, in Lahore’s Salamatpura area. Lahore police said that the accused, identified as Salman, opened fire on his ex-wife and her family when they returned from a wedding event. The accused is still at large and Police teams are after …

The first Markhor trophy of the year has been hunted down in Chitral. An American hunter shot down a Kashmir Markhor in Toshi-Shasha Community Park for a fee of a whopping $185,000. Deron James Millan, an American national, inaugurated this year’s trophy hunting season by hunting down a 9.5-year-old Markhor in Lower Chitral on Saturday. The size of the horns …

A large number of illegal Afghans have been deported back to Afghanistan from Pakistan over fear of arrest as Islamabad announced a change of policy shift after a series of attacks on security forces and civilians by Afghan national suicide bombers. The policymakers in Islamabad said enough was enough to the Afghan refugee problem and announced the deportation of illegal …

In 1971, Pakistani soldiers displayed exceptional courage and valor during the conflict, sacrificing their lives for the defense of their homeland. Brigadier Retired Masoodul Hasan, a participant in the conflict, sheds light on the complexities of that time. His insights challenge the prevailing narrative that implicates the Pakistan Army in atrocities against Biharis in East Pakistan. Recalling his first posting …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir called on the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss issues pertaining to Kashmir and Gaza, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief is in the US on his official maiden visit during which he held meetings with Secretary …

As many as six individuals snatched a bag containing gold worth Rs 180 million from gold traders at School Bazar bridge near the city police station area of Rahim Yar Khan. According to the details, six armed men opened fire and critically injured two businessmen for resisting the robbery bid near the city police station area. As per the gold …

As Pakistan observes the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar on December 16, the nation stands resilient, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and safeguarding its citizens. The inhumane attack in 2014 witnessed militants targeting APS, resulting in the loss of over 140 lives, primarily students and teachers. Described as Pakistan’s …

Justice Sardar Tariq Masood took oath as the acting chief justice on Saturday during a simple ceremony held at the Supreme Court, said a statement released by the apex court. He will perform the duties of the country’s top judge during the absence of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The oath was administered by Justice Ijazul Ahsan. Other apex court …

The Supreme Court has signaled its full-throated determination to uphold the general elections scheduled for February 8 by countermanding the LHC’s decision – a firm strike of the gavel to potentially foreclose doors on high courts to muscle in on top court’s rulings in the future. Moreover, when the SC exhibits resolve on any issue, it becomes exceedingly challenging for …

Three cops were martyred and three others were injured in a gunbattle with terrorists, who attacked Tank Police Lines in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. According to details, a group of terrorists attacked Tank Police Lines with the latest weapons. As a result, three cops were martyred while fighting the terrorists and three others sustained injuries. The brave cops neutralized three …

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to a former spymaster general (retd) Faiz Hameed and three others in the case pertaining to the removal of former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. Notices were also issued to the former IHC chief justice Anwar Khan Kasi, former Supreme Court registrar Arbab Muhammad Arif and brigadier (retd) Irfan …

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), COAS called on key US Government and Military officials during his ongoing visit to US including, Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, General Llyod J. Austin (Retired), Secretary of Defense, Victoria Nuland, Deputy Secretary of State, Jonathan Finer, Deputy National Security Adviser and General Charles Q Brown, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff. In …

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq said on Friday that the country was witnessing “political uncertainty.” Addressing the youth workers’ convention in Lower Dir, Haq said, “The solution to all the problems in the country is the timely elections. If the timely polls are not be held then the country will be further dragged into the quagmire.” He took a swipe …

The federal government has decided to disburse the salaries and pensions for the month of December in advance to all federal government servants and pensioners belonging to the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas. The Finance Division has written a letter in this regard to the Controller General of Accounts. Through the letter, the Finance Division requested the Office …

The Supreme Court (SC) is expected to hear the case related to the general elections on Friday۔ Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja appeared before the SC today, where he had a crucial meeting with Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan was also present during the meeting. On this occasion, SC Justices Sardar Tariq Masood and …

PTI Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat has been arrested by the Lahore police. The PTI legal team member was arrested from outside the Lahore High Court on Thursday evening and taken away after being bundled into a car. The police had to face a lot of resistance from the lawyers present on the occasion who tried to save Marwat from …

The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Thursday unanimously approved the request of Supreme Court Justice Mazahar Naqvi’s request for open proceedings on his complaint. Chief Justice Faiz Isa chaired the meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) with the participation of Justice Sardar Tariq and Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan, Justice Amir Bhatti, and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan. Complaints against Justice …

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa asked advocate Hamid Khan, in Shaukat Siddique’s dismissal case, to make former ISI director general Faiz Hameed party to the case or the learned council client should take back all accusations against the former spymaster. The case hearing has now been adjourned till Friday at 10:30 am. The CJP remarked when he …