ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced of receiving testimonies from different parts of the country that the moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Pakistan. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad presided over the meeting and announced in a presser that the nation will observe the first fast tomorrow (Thursday). The meeting of …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan will be referendum against the violence. Addressing a speech via video link, Mr Khan talked about the upcoming gathering of his party, saying, The PTI will stage a public gathering on Saturday at Minar-e-Pakistan.The enlightened nation will join the gathering.” “Today …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea seeking revocation of PTI chief Imran Khan’s bail in the prohibited funding case. The court pronounced the verdict it had reserved in the case and rejected the plea against the revocation of Tariq Shaif’s bail too. Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stopped the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Punjab anti-corruption establishment (ACE) from arresting PTI chief Imran Khan until March 24. Justice Tariq Saleem heard the plea seeking details on the cases lodged against Mr Khan. The plaintiff submitted the report along with the affidavit. PTI senior vice president …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated two coal-fired power plants in Tharparker with a capacity of 1,650 megawatt of electricity generation, saying that the projects would turn the desert into an economic hub. The projects including the 1,320 megawatt Shanghai Electric power plant and 330 MW Thal Nova power plant will annually generate 11.24 billion units …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said on Wednesday that the government’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were of no importance. Mr Elahi was expressing his views during his meetup with PTI stalwarts including Raja Basharat and Mehmoodur Rasheed. He said, “The journey of progress, which was started during the tenure of …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: At least nine persons was killed and several other were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Azad Kashmir on Tuesday. Earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Abbotabat, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Chichawatni, Bahwalpur, Lodhran, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Mianwali, Khanewal, DI Khan, Pattoki, …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umer Ata Bandial said on Wednesday that the apex court would intervene if there was any bad faith in the matter of holding free and fair polls. He gave these marks while hearing the transfer case of former CCPO Ghulam Mahmood Dogar. He said the Election Commission of Pakistan was a …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered the release of the Toshakhana record from 1990 to 2023. LHC’s Justice Asim Hafeez issued the order while a hearing petition filed by lawyer Munir Ahmad through Advocate Azhar Siddique seeking the government to release the complete details of Toshakhana gifts received by political rulers and bureaucrats …

RAWALPINDI , March 22, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said all plans to push PTI Chairman Imran Khan against wall would backfire on ruling coalition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said it would not be a five-finger exercise to disqualify Mr Khan and ban its party. He lamented …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will visit Tharparkar in Sindh today, where he will inaugurate two coal-fired electricity generation projects. The projects including 1,320 mega watt Shanghai Electric Thar and 330 MW Thal Nova Thar will annually generate 11.24 billion units of low-cost electricity. Through the direct investment of $3.53 billion into these projects, the production …

PESHAWAR, March 22, 2023: The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the crescent of Ramazan-ul-Mubarik 1444 AH would be held today(Wednesday) in the building of Auqaf Department, Peshawar. Moreover, the meetings of Zonal/District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would be held at their respective headquarters simultaneously. Similarly, the meeting of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Islamabad Capital Territory would be held at the Ministry …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: The coalition government has decided to constitute a high-powered joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the attack on the judicial complex and law enforcement agencies by PTI supporters during the appearance of Imran Khan in a court regarding Toshakhana case. Sources said the Shehbaz-led led coalition government had decided to form a JIT to investigate …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Former US ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad has warned Pakistan government against taking an extreme step to disqualify former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. In a series of tweets, Zalmay Khalilzad said that there were indications that Pakistan’s parliament, controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask …

ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday announced the cause list of cases to be heard tomorrow (Wednesday). According to the list, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) prohibited funding case and contempt of ECP case against PTI chief, Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar would be heard tomorrow. PTI Chairman Imran Khan appeared before several courts today. Lahore High …

LAHORE, March 21, 2023: A two-member bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan protective bail till March 27. The bench, comprising Justice Shehbaz Rizvi and Justice Farooq Haider, heard former prime minister Imran’s petitions seeking protective bail in two terrorism cases registered against him in Islamabad following clashes at the Federal Judicial …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted 10 days protective bail to PTI Chairman Imran Khan in NAB cases. At the outset of the hearing, Imran’s counsel said as the PTI chairman had to appear in Islamabad in other cases so he [Imran Khan] be granted protective bail. Earlier, Imran …

RAWALPINDI , March 21, 2023: Pakistan Awami League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Tuesday that late night arrests of PTI workers by police without warrants and inflicting torture on them was condemnable. Using his Twitter handle, the AML chief and former interior minister said police arrested 70-80 PTI workers after 12 at midnight. “I strongly condemn torture on …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) postponed on Tuesday the hearing of the petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan over the contempt of court against Zaman Park police operation till Wednesday. During the hearing of the case, Mr Khan had arrived at the rostrum and given his statement, saying, “My wife was at …

LAHORE , March 21, 2023: Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday reached Lahoer High Court for protective bail in cases relatined to terrorism. Earlier, the former prime minister left his residence in Zaman Park amid strict security arrangements. Security in and around the high court has already been beefed up and police have stopped entry of unauthorised persons …

ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced to give one hundred thousand laptops to students during the ongoing year (2023). The premier addressed the launching ceremony of Tele school Pakistan application where he said that it was a good day regarding education. He stressed the use of modern technology for promotion of education and also …

ISLAMABAD , March 21, 2023: The Islam¬ab¬¬ad High Court (IHC) is likely to decide on Tuesday (to¬¬day) the maintainability of a petition seeking disqualification of PTI Chairman Imran Khan for concealing his alleged daughter Tyrian White. In his reply to the court, Khan had objected to the petition, stating he was no longer a public office holder as his resignation …

LAHORE, March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Monday that a plan was hatched to assassinate him inside the Judicial Complex. Addressing a speech via video link, the deposed premier claimed, “If I went inside the Judicial Complex, these people could assassinate me. My companions had signaled me to depart. The objective of the 20 people …

ABBOTTABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Tehsil Chairman from Havelian Atif Munsif was among the seven killed in a targeted gun attack on his vehicle on Monday. Atif Munsif was reportedly on his way home when unknown attackers opened fire at his vehicle in the village of Langra resulting in his death, his four security guards, and three …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023:The Islamabad police on Monday arrested PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s nephew and party focal person Hassaan Khan Niazi from outside the Judicial Complex for allegedly attacking law-enforcement personnel and causing chaos in the capital city on March 18. Hassaan Niazi was arrested in G-11 near Judicial Complex where he was present with other PTI workers when …

ISLAMABAD (National Times) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says PTI’s disgusting smear campaign against Chief of the Army Staff Gen Asim Munir at the behest of Imran Niazi is deserving of the strongest condemnation. In a tweet, he said Imran Niazi is stooping to unprecedented lows in his desperation for power and going to the extent of damaging the …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) strongly condemned on Monday the torture on the policemen amid the appearance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan before the court. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the allied parties during which different matters were underscored including the torture on the officers. Apart of that, the purported audio …

LAHORE, March 20, 2023: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the Zaman Park incident. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said the JIT would investigate the incidents took place during the last five to seven days. The JIT would be named by this evening, he continued. The …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while criticizing Finance Mini¬ster Ishaq Dar for his utterance on the country’s missile programme on the floor of the house, demanded that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should issue a policy statement on the matter. Last week, finance minister Dar, while brifing the Senate on talks with …

ISLAMABAD, March 20, 2023: US Central Command (Centcom) Commander General Michael E Kurilla has expressed confidence in the command-and-control structure of Pakistan’s nuclear programme amid political turmoil and fear of an economic meltdown in the South Asian nation. “I am confident in their nuclear security procedures,” the Centcom chief said during his appearance before the US Senate Arms Services Committee. …

ISLAMABAD , March 20, 2023: Islamabad High Court on Monday sought record of all cases registered against PTI Chairman Imran Khan till March 27. The court started hearing of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s petition seeking record of all cases registered against him. The court issued notices to parties concerned and sought reply till March 27. During the hearing, Imran Khan’s …

PESHAWAR , March 20, 2023: The local administration has imposed Section 144 and banned gatherings of more than five people across the district. A notification was issued from the office of deputy commissioner on Sunday. It said that the ban would come into force forthwith and would remain enforced for five days unless modified or withdrawn. It said that the …

LAHORE , March 18, 2023: In an unexpected move, police broke into the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan at Zaman Park after an operation was launched on Saturday to clear the area as the former premier left for Islamabad to attend hearing in the Toshakhana case. Sources said Canal Road, Dharampura, Mall Road underpass and other areas had been …

LAHORE, March 18, 2023: Police have arrested several PTI workers as they launched an operation at Zaman Park in Lahore, where the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan is located, following registration of cases over clashes with police earlier this week over arrest of the former prime minister. Sources said Canal Road, Dharampura, Mall Road underpass and other areas have …

ISLAMABAD , March 18, 2023: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed that former US special representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation held a meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan during a secret visit to Pakistan. The coalition partner in the federal government made the claims during his address at a gathering in Islamabad days after Mr Khalilzad warned that the …

ISLAMABAD , March 18, 2023: Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the Inspector General of Police for Islamabad, said best security measures had been taken at the Judicial Complex ahead of the appearance of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. He stated this during his visit to the Judicial Complex to review security arrangements, adding that the measures aimed at …

ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan says the PDM government intends to arrest him despite his bail in all cases registered against him. In a series of tweets, the former prime minister said he was heading to Islamabad to appear before court in the Toshakhana case despite “knowing their [government] mala fide intentions”. Mr Khan said …

RAWALPINDI, March 18, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday the regime change operation behind toppling the Imran Khan’s government was going to expose. In a series of tweets, the former interior minister hit out at the ruling coalition’s rhetoric that they put their politics at risk to save the country, adding that the government …

LAHORE , March 18, 2023: Giving a clean chit to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, five more NAB witnesses on Saturday testified before an accountability court in Lahore that the PML-N president was not guilty in Ashiana Housing Society reference. The development came as an accountability court started hearing the Ashiana Housing Society reference. Accountability court recorded statements of five witnesses …

LONDON , March 18, 2023: After relinquishing the British nationality, PML-N leader Nasir Butt has announced to contest election for Punjab Assembly. While talking to media persons in London, Nasir Butt said cases against him had been dismissed by courts. He said he had filed nomination papers for PP-16 to contest election for Punjab Assembly seat. He further said that …