LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – A judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday recused himself from hearing a petition filed by Aurat March organisers against the deputy commissioner’s decision to deny them permission to hold the march in the Punjab capital owing to security reasons. Justice Muzammil Akhtar Shabbir excused from hearing the petition and sent the case to …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) would not even finish close to PTI chief Imran Khan in elections. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “If elections are held today, the PTI will face those independent candidates who could not get PTI tickets to contest elections. PDM parties …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases surged to 1,577,214. The nationwide tally of fatalities stood at 30,643 on Monday. According to the latest figures issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 50 people were tested positive for Covid-19 across …

PESHAWAR (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman bashed on Sunday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, saying the latter was inept for negotiations. Addressing a press conference, Mr Rehman said, “We always respected the judiciary.” Speaking about the elections, Mr Rehman said, ‘We believe that the elections should be held on time. ” He vowed the PDM …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Islamabad police announced on Sunday a crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Shibli Faraz for making a “false statement” over former prime minister Imran Khan’s presence in Zaman Park. The Islamabad police shared a post on Twitter, saying, “The PTI leaders had said Imran Khan was not present at his residence. Action will be …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday said that Imran Khan who allegedly stole the Toshakhana gifts and was “responsible” for economic destruction and inflation in the country had “escaped from Zaman Park residence fearing imminent arrest”. In a tweet, she said that the PTI chief had allegedly “dodged his daughter”, and now …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan) – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said on Sunday that his government will not participate in the digital census if reservations were not be removed. Addressing an event, the Sindh CM said, “Right now, the census process is going on in the country. I will appeal to the masses to register themselves in this regard. The …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan demanded on Sunday the public hearing of the case against him. Addressing the party workers, Mr Khan said, “The country was witnessing extreme difficulties.” Reiterating the claim, Mr Khan said the former army chief had saved Prime Minister Shehbaz. Taking a dig at the political opponents, Mr Khan said, “The …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Islamabad police team remained clueless about the whereabouts of PTI Chairman Imran despite raids at Zaman Park on Sunday. A good number of PTI activists remained gathered at Imran Khan’s Zaman Park after an Islamabad police team reached the provincial capital to ‘arrest’ PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan, Dunya News reported. The …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan) – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari asked the federal government to fulfill its promises otherwise it would be difficult to keep ministries. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, he said the Sindh government was providing every possible support to the flood-affectees whose houses and livelihood were destroyed by the recent flood mentioning the focus on agriculture was imperative …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) house staff returned on Sunday the application over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s protective bail back to his lawyer. The deposed premier’s lawyer had submitted the plea for his [Imran’s] protective bail. In this regard, the deployed officer had told the lawyer to submit the plea in the …

DOHA (Internews Pakistan) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues and exchanged views to further strengthen the excellent cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields including in the economic and investment sectors. During a meeting, the prime minister appreciated Qatar’s consistent …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – An Islamabad police team reached in Lahore’s Zaman Park on Sunday to ‘arrest’ PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan. The Islamabad SP City Hussain Tahir, who is leading the police team, is carrying arrest warrants issued by Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal in Toshakhana case. Lahore police have been approached for the arrest of …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will preside over a conference on ‘Women in Islam’ in New York on Wednesday next. The conference is being hosted by Pakistan in its capacity as the chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the 67th Session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women. …

DOHA (Internews Pakistan) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been badly affected by climate change, post-pandemic and geo-strategic disruption in food and energy supply chains and these global events have left them vulnerable. Taking to Twitter, the premier said he would share Pakistan’s perspective on the socio-economic challenges facing Least Developed Countries …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said Shahbaz Sharif is leaving for another foreign visit, while the foreign minister is also wandering around the whole world. Taking to Twitter, PTI leader said “What [favours] did so many trips have given to Pakistan?” Our closest friendly countries …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema said on Sunday the people of Pakistan have given their clear decision in favor of PTI even before the start of the election campaign. In a statement on Twitter, Musarrat Cheema said the PTI chairman Imran Khan will be hosting a welcoming ceremony on Sunday in honor of those …

WASHINGTON (Internews Pakistan) – A US interagency delegation will arrive in Pakistan today for a dialogue on developing approaches to countering terrorist threats both countries have in common, the State Department said in a press release. “Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead a US interagency delegation to Pakistan March 6-7 to participate in the Pakistan-US Counterterrorism Dialogue,” the …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Pakistan) – Four passengers were killed and 18 others including women sustained serious injuries in a road accident near National Highway Chilas, a city of Diamer district located in Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday morning. According to Rescue 1122, a bus en route from Rawalpindi to Skardu collided with another vehicle coming from the opposite side. As a result, four …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Punjab government has granted approval to wheat purchase policy for 2023- 2024. The approval was given at a meeting of the provincial cabinet in Lahore with Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair os Saturday. The wheat purchase campaign will start from Friday across Punjab and the provincial government will purchase 3.5 million metric …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan) – At least three persons were crushed to death by a trailer near Landhi Town in Murtaza Chowrangi area of Karachi on Sunday. Police and rescue teams reached the site as soon as the incident was reported and shifted the dead bodies to Jinnah Hospital. Police said two of the deceased were identified as Imran and Tanvir …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan should be held accountable for violating the constitution. In a tweet, she said that the time had come to give the answer to the “dual system in the country”. The minister said that Nawaz Sharif and …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Saturday Pakistan was ready to further extend relief support to Turkiye. He was speaking to Türkiye’s ambassador Dr Mehmet Pacaci who called on him in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar shared sympathies for human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Türkiye. He said the government and people of …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Saturday that there were multiple reasons of inflation including the lack of strict action against the profiteers and hoarders. Talking to journalists, he said inflation can be controlled by taking steps such as developing strong, robust institutions that focuses on the accountability of all. Strong system would …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Finance czar Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed a firm commitment to extend maximum support and cooperation for facilitating the Hajjis to make the religious event successful. The minister chaired a meeting on Hajj Policy-2023 as Mufti Abdul Shakoor, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Special Secretary of Finance and senior …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – A district and sessions court in the federal capital on Saturday announced a date for cross-examination of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in the Rs10 billion defamation case filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan against him. Additional Sessions Judge Umeed Ali Baloch said the cross examination would be conducted on March 18 when Mr Asif is also …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan will start PTI’s election campaign for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies polls today (Saturday), Dunya News reported. This was stated by PTI leader Hammad Azhar in a statement on Friday. He said that Imran Khan will kick start PTI election campaign with his address to the workers at 6:00pm today …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will travel to New York next week for a hectic, 4-day visit during which he will preside over a conference on ‘Women in Islam’ to be held on the sidelines of the 67th Session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The conference is being hosted by Pakistan …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Mussarat Jamshed Cheema rejected the rumors regarding the party tickets and said the news regarding tickets was baseless and against facts. Taking to Twitter, she said PTI chief Imran Khan himself would announce the news of tickets and the party would hold a press conference in this regard. He said no PTI leader …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan claimed that another plan had been made to kill him, months after he survived an assassination attempt in Wazirabad during his party’s long march. In a video statement, the former prime minister reiterated his stance that the three people, he had named earlier, were involved in the attempt on his …

ATTOCK (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, secretary general Asad Umar and other leaders and workers have been released from different jails in Punjab on late Friday night, Dunya News reported. Shah Mahmood Qureshi was released from Attock District Jail on late Friday night. PTI local leaders and workers showered flower petals as he was …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Sardar Masood Khan on Saturday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. During the meeting, the premier said that Pakistan valued its mutually beneficial ties with the United States and was determined to further enhance its trade and investment in multi-dimensional fields of IT, agriculture and industry. PM Shehbaz directed …

RAWALPINDI (Internews Pakistan) – Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Saturday the survival of Pakistan was in holding elections in the country. In a series of tweets, the close ally of PTI Chairman Imran Khan said any attempts to evade elections would create a room for doctrine of necessity. He said President Arif Alvi had announced …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan) – The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced its flight operation for this year’s Hajj with its first flight scheduled for Saudi Arabia on May 21. The national flag carrier will operate pre and post-Hajj flights from May 21 to August 2, a PIA spokesperson said in a statement. The PIA will use Boeing-777 and Airbus A-320 …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi criticized the Pakistan Dempcratic Movement for sticking to government despite the failing economy. Talking to the media, he said there was crisis like situation in the country and the PDM wanted to pardon off its NAB cases by avoiding the elections while highlighting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was always ready …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan ) – Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday annulled the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) examinations held in 2020 on account of tempering. SHC Registrar apprised a two-member bench comprising Justice Muhammad Iqbal Khuhro and Justice Adnanul Karim in a report that the Commission had got the answer copies marked without informing the supervisory committee which included …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather for most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, light rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in north Balochistan, south Punjab, upper Sindh, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir. According to the synoptic situation, a shallow westerly wave is affecting the western and upper parts of …

NEW YORK (Internews Pakistan) – American magazine Time, on Friday, issued a list of women of the year that includes the name of Pakistani climate activist Aiysha Siddiqa. Siddiqa became a climate and human rights defender, who comes from a tribal community Northern Pakistan, after being a personal victim of climate change. She realized at the age of 14 that …

ISLAMABAD (National Times) – President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday gave assent to April 30 date to conduct the all-important elections in Punjab. The president’s announcement comes minutes after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) proposed dates for holding general elections in Punjab following a landmark verdict of the Supreme Court. April 30 falls on Sunday. In a letter to …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar schooled on Friday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, saying the country was facing severe challenges due to the latter’s “cheap” politics. Addressing a press conference, the finance czar took a dig at the deposed premier, saying, “Imran wants to see the country go into default. But the country will not default …