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 …

RAWALPINDI , March 18, 2023: Security forces on Saturday gunned down three terrorists in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in general area South of Awaran. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), from March 15, 2023 onwards, an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) has been initiated to intercept a terrorists group operating in south of Balochistan’s Awaran district. The terrorists were linked …

ISLAMABAD, March 17, 2023: Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan called on China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on Friday for strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership between the two countries. The foreign secretary reached China yesterday amidst Pakistan’s deepening economic woes which have created an urgent need for economic assistance to avert the financial collapse. According …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) approved on Friday protective bails of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in eight cases related to terrorism till March 24 During his appearance before the court, Mr. Khan stated, “Things were out of my control. I want to express my gratitude to the court.” Justice Tariq Saleem Shiekh said, …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: The Punjab government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reached an agreement to defuse ongoing tension simmered when clashes erupted between supporters of Imran Khan and law enforcers during a bid to arrest him in the Toshakhana case. Both sides have finalised Terms of Conditions (ToRs) related to holding rallies, security of the PTI chief and …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazir Tarar has said that politicians should blame themselves for paving the way for dictatorship. Tarar was addressing a special session of the Senate on Friday. He said that the “state becomes weak when politicians do not sort out their difference and grab each other by necks. Politics does not …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz said on Friday that the state wanted to avoid chaos and bloodshed otherwise former premier Imran Khan’s arrest was not difficult. Addressing a press conference, she said Imran Khan had attacked the state with his full might and he also created chaos in 2014 as well while mentioning …

LAHORE, March 17, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday extended its order halting an operation to arrest Imran Khan till 3pm. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued the order while hearing a petition filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry to stop police from action at Zaman Park after supporters of the former prime minister fought pitched battles with security …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: The registrar office of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday raised objections to the petition filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan challenging a decision of the lower court which upheld his arrest warrants in the Toshakhana case. The registrar said the former prime minister did not conduct biometric verification to submit the petition, adding …

LAHORE, March 17, 2023: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Anwar on Friday filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking access to the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan as party workers have fortified Zaman Park in the Punjab capital. The petitioner pleaded the court to provide uninterrupted access to Imran Khan’s home and the scene …

LAHORE , March 17, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is set to appear in the Lahore High Court at 2pm on Friday. PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry confirmed that Mr Khan would appear in court at 2pm. He said the former premier had submitted a petition for protective bail in nine cases registered against him. Earlier, Fawad Chaudhry, in …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the national political leadership to forge unity for addressing the pervading challenges of economic instability and poverty, without letting the situation to further deteriorate. Addressing the Senate’s special session marking its golden jubilee celebration, He said economic stability without political stability was an unfulfillable dream. The prime minister …

ISLAMABAD , March 17, 2023: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said durable peace between Pakistan and India was not possible without resolving the Kashmir issue. The United Nations Security Council had adopted a resolution that the people of Jammu and Kashmir must be able to exercise the right of self-determination through a UN-sponsored plebiscite, he said while delivering his opening …

RAWALPINDI , March 17, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday welcomed the statements made by the government that it could not compromise on country’s nuclear assets despite hurdles to unlock the IMF programme. A day earlier, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assured parliament that the government would not make any compromise on the nuclear and missile …

LAHORE, March 16, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Yasmin Rashid claimed on Thursday that her car had been surrounded by the police for her arrest. “Police have surrounded me for arrest,” she claimed. According to Geo News, the former Punjab health minister’s car was surrounded by the law enforcement agency near the Shadman Park underpass in Lahore The PTI leader …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have sealed the entrance of party chairman Imran Khan’s residence by placing containers as contingents of police started gathering again near Zaman Park in the provincial capital, triggering fears of another round of clashes. The situation developed despite the Lahore High Court’s orders to stop operation till Friday. It …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: An Islamabad sessions court dismissed on Thursday the petition seeking the suspension of arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal delivered the verdict and stated, “It will be interesting to read the detailed verdict”. According to AFP, attempts by police this week to arrest the 70-year-old led to …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan reiterated on Thursday that he will hold talks with anybody else for the sake of the country. Taking to Twitter, Mr Khan went on to say that he had no issue for taking any initiative in terms of the prosperity and interests of the country. Expressing his gratitude for …

ISLAMABAD, March 16, 2023: Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the professional matters pertaining to the armed forces of Pakistan, a PM Office statement said. The two dignitaries also discussed other issues of national interest and pledged to work together for the …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: A District and Sessions Court on Thursday extended the duration of suspension of non-bailable arrest warrants issued against PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a woman judge threat case until March 20. Additional Sessions Judge Faizan Haider Gillani ordered Mr Khan to appear before the court until March 20. As the court resumed hearing, prosecutor Rizwan …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal remarked on Thursday that PTI Chairman Imran Khan should assist the state instead of showing resistance as his legal team seeks cancellation of arrest warrants in the Toshakhana case. Khawaja Harris is representing Mr Khan in the district and sessions court to get relief for his client after the Islamabad …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: In a major development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday barred the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on March 19 (Sunday). IHC’s Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh issued the ruling on a petition filed by PTI leader Hammad Azhar against the imposition of Section 144 in the Punjab capital. He …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: Police have registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and other party leaders over violence at Zaman Park. The case has been registered at the Racecourse police station under various sections including terrorism, interference in state affairs, illegal gathering and refusing to receive court summons on the complaint of SHO Rehan Anwar. …

ISLAMABAD , March 16, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again extended an offer for dialogue to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, saying all political parties should sit together take the country forward. Talking to a delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the federal government was committed to fulfill its constitutional obligation …

RAWALPINDI , March 16, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday hit out at the government over an inaction as economic crisis continues to deepen amid delay in bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a series of tweets, the former interior minister said: “Our economic crisis has become a question mark in the …

LAHORE , March 16, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday extended its order till Friday, asking police to stop operation at Zaman Park for arresting PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The LHC deferred hearing of the case filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry till Friday against police operation at Zaman Park. As the proceedings started on Thursday, the counsel …

LAHORE , March 15 , 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered the law enforcers to stop the operation at Zaman park initiated a day earlier to arrest PTI chief Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. LHC Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh ordered that the operation should be stopped till the decision of the Islamabad High Court in a …

LAHORE , March 15, 2023: Pakistan’s Imran Khan said on Wednesday he would heed a court summons, as his supporters continued to clash with security forces that had come to arrest the former prime minister for not showing up in a case against him related to selling state gifts. The violence, which erupted on Tuesday and involved security forces firing …

LAHORE, March 15, 2023: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz lambasted on Wednesday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, saying the latter was doing politics on women and children. Ms Nawaz presided over the meeting of Lahore Division, during which she said that his party will contest the elections and win. “We will not accept selection like …

LAHORE , March 15, 2023: A fresh round of clashes erupted between protesters and law enforcers on Wednesday after another attempt is being made to arrest PTI Chairman Imran Khan to implement arrest warrants issued by an Islamabad court in the Toshakhana case over no show-up. A heavy contingent of police and rangers are advancing towards the residence of the …

ISLAMABAD , March 15, 2023: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq will take up a petition filed by the PTI legal team seeking suspension of arrest warrants issued against Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case. PTI lawyer Khawaja Harris took to rostrum after the chief justice wrapped up hearing of another case and pleaded him for early hearing …

LAHORE, March 15, 2023: The caretaker Punjab government has deployed Rangers in Lahore till March 22 to maintain law and order situation in the provincial capital after violent clashes between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police on Tuesday, Dunya News reported. According to sources, the Punjab Home Department had requested the Centre to deploy Rangers in Lahore after day-long …

LAHORE, March 15, 2023: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said his arrest is a drama; the real intent is to kidnap and assassinate him. Imran took to twitter to vent his anger at the police action against the unarmed PTI workers outside his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on Tuesday. The clashes continued on …

LAHORE, March 15, 2023: An alleged audio featuring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid and Ijaz Shah has surfaced online. In the leaked audio clip, both bigwigs of the PTI can purportedly be heard discussing the possible arrest of Imran Khan. It surfaced at a time when law enforcers and PTI workers have come face to face to block …

RAWALPINDI , March 15, 2023: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed warned on Wednesday that the government would have to pay a heavy price if anything bad happens to PTI Chairman Imran Khan as clashes between party workers and law enforcers are under way in Lahore over ex-prime minister’s possible arrest. In a series of tweets, the former …

LAHORE , March 14, 2023: A heavy contingent of the Islamabad police on Tuesday had a clash with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters outside party chief Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence. A number of people gathered on Canal Road despite obstructions put up by police hours earlier. The police team from the capital city reached Lahore to arrest …

SHEIKHUPURA, March 14, 2023: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that her party had geared up to win elections.” Addressing a convention, Ms Nawaz lavished praise on the PML-N supporters, saying, “The passion of the workers is forcing me to contest elections from Sheikhupura. Reminding the deposed premier about “making a case against the …

ISLAMABAD , March 14, 2023: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali on Tuesday finally announced that elections to the provincial assembly would be held on May 28. The governor announced the date while speaking to media here after a meeting with President Arif Alvi at the Aiwan-i-Sadr. The governor expressed the hope that the elections would be held in a …

ISLAMABAD , March 14, 2024: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry appreciated the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not succumbing to pressure for delaying elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The former information minister made the dramatic political volt-face weeks after he secured bail in a sedition case filed against over criticism of ECP boss and members over …

SHEIKHUPURA, March 14, 2023: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah vowed on Tuesday to put Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to the test. Addressing the participants, Mr Sanaullah took a jibe at Mr Khan, saying, “Imran Khan is responsible for spreading incitement in the country.” If Imran will not be contained through the power of vote, then the country might have …