President Arif Alvi on Thursday administered oath to members of newly appointed caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s cabinet. The oath-taking ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran at the President House in Islamabad, which was attended by Kakar, Punjab interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and others. According to a list of cabinet members issued by the Presidency, …

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Moshin Naqvi on Thursday said that “both main accused” in yesterday’s Jaranwala rampage when a mob torched several churches, ransacked Christian homes and vandalised a graveyard were now in the custody of the Counter Terrorism Department. On Wednesday, a violent mob of hundreds had ransacked and torched several churches while also attacking the residences of members …

Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi assumed responsibilities as the country’s 32nd foreign secretary on Thursday, replacing Asad Majeed Khan who retired from government service upon attaining superannuation, Radio Pakistan reported. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Foreign Office (FO) stated, “Ambassador Syrus Qazi has assumed responsibilities as the 32nd foreign secretary of Pakistan.” The FO further said, “Ambassador Qazi …

The United States has said that it looks forward to working with the new caretaker prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as Pakistan prepares to hold elections. During a press briefing, United States Department spokesperson Vedant Patel was asked about Washington’s perspective on the new prime minister of Pakistan and the caretaker government’s responsibility to hold elections in the next 90 days. …

At least two terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation by security forces in Razmak area of North Waziristan district, Radio Pakistan reported. The report quoted a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) that said the killed terrorists were actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as extortion and target killing of innocent citizens. “Weapons and …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met with Saudi ambassador H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Wednesday and assured him that the recently-established Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would continue working as before and lay the foundation for accelerated foreign investment, especially from Saudi Arabia. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier mentioned potential areas of collaboration in this …

The Islamabad High Court will take up an appeal filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan currently incarcerated in Attock Jail against his conviction and sentence in the Toshakhana case on August 22 next week. A division bench, comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, will take up the hearing. On August 5, a trial court in …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed on Wednesday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar to go home, suspending the MPO orders issued against both PTI leaders. IHC Justice Babar Sattar took up their pleas today and ordered their release. However, the court has barred them from going outside the capital’s limits, while also asking them to refrain …

Names of 10 people have been cleared for their inclusion as ministers in the caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it has been learnt. The cabinet members are expected to take oath this week, sources said, as efforts for the formation of the caretaker cabinet for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accelerate. The 10 names cleared for inclusion in the new caretaker cabinet include …

India has released 141,000 cusecs of water from the Pong Dam. As per the PDMA, a medium- to high-level flood is expected at Ganda Singh in Sutlej River in the next 24 hours. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, India released 141,000 cusecs of water from the Pong Dam built on the Beas River. Moreover, the spokesman said 83,703 …

The consultations for the formation of a new caretaker federal cabinet have completed, according to sources. Reportedly, the caretaker prime minister has decided to include neutral and professional people in the new cabinet The caretaker federal cabinet is expected to be short. The names of six bureaucrats and technocrats are under consideration for their inclusion in the cabinet. Sources said …

A Lahore accountability court remanded on Tuesday PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi to the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) till August 21 in a case pertaining to bribes over development project contracts. Additional District and Sessions Judge Zubair Shahzad Kiyani presided over the hearing today. On Monday, NAB’s Rawalpindi and Lahore teams took Elahi into their custody in …

Newly appointed caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar is busy with consultations regarding the formation of his cabinet. The caretaker PM is consulting his close associates and other important personalities. He has been proposed to form the cabinet phase-wise. In the first phase, 10 to 12 ministers have been suggested to be inducted In this phase, finance, foreign, interior, information and …

The Supreme Court has sent back the case of the delimitation of Sindh Assembly delimitation to the Election Commission of Pakistan. A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial heard the petitions of the election commission against the provincial delimitation of constituencies in Sindh. The court said that delimitation is a matter of public interest, which …

Amidst the stormy sea of political uncertainty and economic challenges, this year Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day campaigns emerged like beacons in the night. At a time when our national spirit seems to have hit rock-bottom, a handful of brands bravely stepped forward to share their stories, while the more regular ones chose to take a step back. Were they daunted …

Senator Raza Rabbani on Tuesday warned the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against a delay in general elections, which are to be held within 90 days of the National Assembly’s (NA) dissolution as per the Constitution. In a statement issued today, Rabbani said, “Any delay in the holding of general elections, within the constitutional period will have serious consequences for …

Five cops were injured after lightning struck a police station in the Hazro tehsil of Punjab’s Attock district late Monday night, an official said on Tuesday. Attock District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Sardar Ghias Gul Khan confirmed the incident and the injuries. He said four wounded personnel were discharged after first aid while one policeman was referred to the Holy …

A mother of two has been allegedly raped in the x-ray room of the government-run Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi, a police official said on Tuesday. The police registered a case under section 376 (punishment for rape) of the Pakistan Penal Code after the woman’s medical examination confirmed that she was raped. Waris Khan locality Station House Officer (SHO) Inspector …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan celebrated the 76th anniversary of independence on Monday with traditional zeal and zest vowing to struggle and work hard for the security, prosperity and development of the country. People paid tribute to the relentless struggle of ancestors and national heroes in their quest for a separate homeland and those who worked hard for the security and prosperity of …

Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir has cautioned against spreading despair among the people, and asked to give hope instead. The army chief was speaking to the media in an informal discussion after the swearing-in ceremony of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar at the President House on Monday. “We are very optimistic about the future of Pakistan,” the …

Karachi witnessed an outpouring of patriotic fervor as Pakistani artists both within the country and abroad joined the nation in celebrating the 76th Independence Day. In a demonstration of unity, these prominent figures took part in various events and shared heartfelt messages on social media platforms Actress Ayeza Khan shared her celebrations on Instagram, joyfully observing Independence Day. She also …

As Pakistan celebrates 76 years of its Independence Day, it’s only fitting to delve into the heart of Karachi’s most prominent landmark – the Mazar-e-Quaid, the final resting place of the nation’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to his enduring contributions and serves as a symbol of national unity. In this blog, we’ll …

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their have extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation as Independence Day is being celebrated today (Monday). In his message, the President urged the nation to pledge on this day to uphold the principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance, forgiveness, socio-economic justice, and moral and ethical values, as enunciated by …

Pakistanis around the world have expressed their disappointment and frustration after the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai did not light up in the colors of the Pakistan flag on the country’s 76th Independence Day. Every year, as part of the celebrations marking Pakistan’s Independence Day, Burj Khalifa illuminates with the vibrant green and white of the Pakistani flag. However, this …

Anwaarul Haq Kakar was sworn in as the eighth interim prime minister of Pakistan on Monday. Kakar, clad in a grey suit, was administered oath by President Arif Alvi in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad which coincided with Independence Day. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff …

The first international flight from Dubai landed at Skardu airport on Monday in what was called a “historic moment”. The PK-234 flight took off from Dubai at 4:15am with 79 passengers on board and successfully landed at the Skardu International Airport after four hours and 30 minutes. The flight received a water cannon welcome upon landing at the airport while passengers …

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) rearrested PTI President Parvez Elahi on Monday for allegedly receiving bribes over development project contracts, shortly after he was released from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. The PTI president, also the former chief minister of Punjab, was first arrested on June 1 in connection with a corruption case. He was discharged in said case the very next day, …

President Dr Arif Alvi approved remission of 180 days for prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, said a statement from the President’s House. The Sentences of those prisoners would be remitted who were serving life sentences. “Sentences would be remitted for those male prisoners who are aged 65 or above or those who have served at least …

Two terrorists were by security forces after they attacked a military convoy in Balochistan’s Gwadar on Sunday morning, according to the army’s media affairs wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the terrorists carried out the attack at 10am, using small arms and hand grenades. “However, due to the efficient and swift response, two terrorists were …

In a landmark achievement that heralds a new era of connectivity and growth, the newly operationalized runway at Skardu International Airport has marked the commencement of international flight operations. The region witnessed the triumphant landing of the inaugural flight at 8:51 am, signaling the dawning of a transformative chapter for Skardu and Pakistan’s aviation landscape. The culmination of diligent efforts …

Pakistan electronic media watchdog has stopped TV channels from giving air space to 11 people, including journalists, accused of criticising the military and the Shehbaz Sharif-led previous government and declared ‘proclaimed offenders’ or absconders by courts. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued a directive on Saturday, citing a decision from the Sindh High Court that such people cannot …

BNP-M President Sardar Akhtar Mengal has written a letter to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and expressed disappointment that the country’s problems are being solved through consultations with the establishment instead of politicians. In his open letter he shared on his official Twitter account on Sunday, Mengal – whose party is a part of the PDM coalition that ruled the country …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Saturday approved the appointment of Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar as the caretaker prime minister, said a statement from the President House Media Wing. The president has given the approval in terms of Article 224(1A) of the Constitution of Pakistan, according to the statement. Earlier, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, after detailed consultations with the leader …

The Balochistan Assembly stood dissolved on Saturday after Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar signed off on Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo’s summary for the dissolution of the provincial legislature. A notification issued by the governor said: “As advised by Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Chief Minister of Balochistan and in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed on Saturday the Attock Jail administration to provide former Prime Minister Imran Khan with “appropriate medical facilities”, The court also directed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman be provided with a prayer mat and a copy of the English version of the Holy Quran. He should also be allowed to meet his family and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz in the dissolved National Assembly on Saturday agreed to nominate Anwaarul Haq Kakar as the caretaker prime minister. Later, President Dr Arif Alvi approved the nomination of Anwaarul Haq Kakar as the caretaker PM. The president approves the nomination under Article 224(1)(a) of the Constitution The senator is set …

The town of Herndon, Virginia in the United States (US) has made a decision to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on 14 August 2023. It is an important gesture highlighting the contributions made by Pakistani-American residents of the town. On Friday, City Council Member, Naila Alam, shared this news with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan. Herndon’s Mayor, Sheila A. …

Pakistan’s largest water reservoir at Tarbela reached its maximum storage level on Friday morning, as confirmed by official sources. The dam’s generation capacity has also attained its rated potential of 4,888 megawatts. Rising temperatures coupled with intermittent rainfall in the catchment regions of the Indus River have led to this milestone. The reservoir’s water level surged to 1,550 feet above …

The Islamabad High Court has summoned complete record of the case, and issued a written order on the hearing of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s appeal against his sentence in the Toshakhana criminal case. According to the written order of the Islamabad High Court, it has issued notices to the parties on Imran Khan’s appeal against his sentence as well as …

A man was arrested after he was found guilty of sharing allegedly objectionable pictures of his former wife online. A Rawalpindi court sentenced the suspect Hameedullah to four-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs2 million. The additional district and sessions judge also ordered the suspect to pay Rs200,000 as compensation. The suspect Hameedullah was on bail, and the Federal Investigation Agency …