At least seven people were injured in a gas leakage explosion at Darman Hospital in Balochistan’s Pishin district on Sunday, causing severe damage to the hospital building. According to police officials, the blast occurred due to accumulated gas, which ignited and led to the explosion. The impact was so intense that it shattered windows and caused portions of the hospital’s …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday attributed the ongoing sacrifices of the country’s armed forces to past “blatant mistakes and wrong decisions,” which, he said, had led to the release of thousands of terrorists. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister condemned the recent attack in Kalat, where 18 soldiers were martyred. He also visited the injured, praising their …

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to February 8. This visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Pakistan in 2015, as well as the joyous occasion of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The visit holds great significance in charting …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed gratitude to Saudi authorities for securing the release of a Pakistani family falsely accused of drug smuggling, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The ordeal began when Farhana Akram, a resident of Lahore, traveled to Saudi Arabia with her four family members—Haroon Ali, Malik Aziz, Fouzia Aziz, and …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has stated that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) is not limited to any specific region but represents the entire country, as Islamabad symbolizes the federation. He affirmed that the recent transfer of judges was carried out in accordance with constitutional provisions. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the Press Association, Chief Justice Afridi …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has issued directives for holding corrupt mafia accountable without discrimination. He chaired a meeting in this regard and announced that a new act will be implemented for the restructuring of the Anti-Corruption Establishment. The chief minister has directed to finalise the proposed ‘Anti-Corruption Force Act’. Under the act, the Anti-Corruption Establishment will be …

The two-phase operation to eliminate encroachments and clean up Punjab is currently carried underway in the province. The encroachments on roads, markets, and streets are being cleared in different districts of Punjab. The sheds falling under the category of encroachments are being demolished. The provincial government is also carrying out a campaign to install standardised shop signs. This campaign will …

Four Balochistan Levies personnel and a civilian were martyred after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the Daraban Tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to sources, the attack occurred while the Levies personnel were en route to DI Khan to recover a stolen truck. The vehicle had been taken from the Khanozai area of Pishin, …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fallen short of its revenue collection target by R 85 billion for January 2025, recording a total collection of Rs 872 billion against the set target of Rs 957 billion. Although this represents a 26% year-on-year growth compared to Rs 677 billion collected in January 2024, the figures highlight a significant gap in …

The hearing on the intra-court appeal challenging the decision to conduct trials of civilians in military courts has been postponed until Monday. Lawyer for Jawad S. Khawaja, Advocate Khawaja Ahmed Hussain, argued that civilians are not subject to the Army Act, which applies to military personnel and civilian employees of the armed forces. He emphasized that the trials of those …

ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan reaffirmed dedication to deepening ties across various sectors, with a particular focus on advancing economic collaboration and security, said a statement on Friday. Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in economic and security domains. The meeting highlighted the enduring partnership between the two nations and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar rejected on Thursday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s offer of forming the parliamentary committee. Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, Barrister Gohar termed it unrelated to the party’s demands. “The prime minister spoke on an irrelevant subject today,” stated Gohar. He maintained that the prime minister’s statement did not align with PTI’s demands. Gohar clarified that …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a frontline role in combating terrorism, making immense sacrifices to restore peace and stability in South Asia and beyond, said experts on Thursday. The Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA) at National Defense University (NDU), Islamabad, hosted an international seminar on “Pakistan’s Role in Counter-Terrorism: Promoting Peace and Stability.” The event brought together renowned …

Two army personnel, including a major, were martyred during a gun battle with terrorists in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali area on the night between January 29 and 30 as part of an intelligence-based operation. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that security forces were conducting the operation when they engaged a terrorist stronghold, resulting in …

ISLAMABAD: (Internews): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the people of China, and Chinese nationals residing in Pakistan on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. In a video message on Wednesday marking the Chinese New Year, the Prime Minister expressed his best …

The president has signed the controversial PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025 and the Digital Nation Bill 2025 into law. Both bills had previously been passed by the National Assembly and the Senate, paving the way for their enactment. The PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025, which amends the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), has been a subject of intense debate …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Gandapur has been removed from his post, and replaced with Zulfiqar Hameed. According to two separate notifications issued by the federal government, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief has been changed. Akhtar Hayat has been directed to report to the Establishment Division, one said, while the other one notified the posting of …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday continued hearing an intra-court appeal challenging the trial of civilians in military courts. The seven-member bench –  headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan – deliberated on the legality of such trials as the Ministry of Defense presented the military trial records to the constitutional bench. At the start of the hearing, Ministry of Defense …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram stated on Tuesday that the government fears being exposed if an independent judicial commission is formed. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, he criticised the delay in negotiations, calling it a “waste of time”. Akram maintained that the government avoided creating a judicial commission to address key issues. He noted that the …

The fourth round of negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains uncertain as the PTI has refused to participate, citing unmet demands and lack of progress on key issues. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called a meeting of the negotiating committees at Parliament House on January 28 (today). In preparation, Sadiq contacted PTI leaders Omer Ayub and …

Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik held a press conference on Monday to address concerns about gas pricing and explain the government’s initiatives aimed at easing economic challenges. The minister revealed that discussions have been held with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to introduce uniform gas rates for industries across the country. He highlighted disparities in gas pricing, stating, …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has strongly refuted claims made in a recent article published by The Guardian. Responding to media inquiry on Monday, the embassy spokesperson dismissed the article’s alleged quotation of a Chinese diplomat as “completely untrue” and lacking credibility. The statement criticized the article’s rhetoric and claimed the author failed to demonstrate a basic understanding …

Lahore district administration seemed to be helpless in controlling the encroachment mafia, as illegal structures and stalls continue to occupy major roads despite ongoing operations. Punjab chief minister had directed the district administration to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against encroachments, yet key areas such as Yateem Khana, Bhati Chowk, Shah Alam Market, and Haji Camp remain cluttered with illegal encroachments. Even after …

A proposal recommending that the salaries and benefits of lawmakers be aligned with those of a federal secretary has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, the National Assembly’s finance committee approved the proposal after which, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq forwarded the recommendations to the prime minister. The proposa; suggests fixing the monthly salary and allowances of MNAs and …

The government negotiation committee spokesperson, Senator Irfan Siddiqui had asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to review its decision of ending the fourth round of the negotiations. Speaking to media outside the parliament house , Siddiqui said: “The seven-day deadline will be ended on January 28. Our committee has been formed and the work is being underway. It took six weeks …

The total number of registered voters in Pakistan has surpassed 132.6 million, according to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The official figure now stands at 132,668,515 voters, with a notable gender distribution. https://www.samaa.tv/images/whatsapp-image-2025-01-23-at-10-30-18-am-1.jpeg Out of the total, the number of male voters is 71,275,222, while female voters account for 61,393,293. The province-wise breakdown of registered voters is as follows: …

PTI leader and lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat was denied entry into Adiala Jail on Thursday to meet party Founder Imran Khan. The jail administration informed Marwat that Khan no longer recognised him as his legal representative. According to jail officials, the PTI founder issued clear instructions prohibiting Marwat’s entry into the jail and had also provided a written statement to …

Supreme Court puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah questioned the judicial assistant, asking whether a bench could be formed by the executive rather than the judiciary, suggesting that the judicial order had been overlooked by the Judges’ Committee. Senior most judge of the apex court made these remarks in contempt of court case in the jurisdiction of regular benches that …

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan rejected allegations that Pakistan was providing shelter to ISIS during a weekly news briefing. He emphasized that Pakistan’s stance on its “One China” policy remains clear and unchanged, adding that the country is eager to join the BRICS group. Khan also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting peace in Syria, stating that Pakistan’s position on …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the end of its negotiations with the government, citing a lack of cooperation and failure to announce a judicial commission as key reasons. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, disclosed that PTI Founder Imran Khan made the decision to end the negotiations after the government refused to …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound sorrow as tragic landslides and flash floods had struck Indonesia’s Java island, resulting in the loss of precious lives and leaving some individuals missing. “On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, I extend my deepest condolences to President Prabowo Subianto, the families of the victims and to the people of Indonesia …

In a major breakthrough, police have arrested the prime suspect in the Government College University (GCU) gang rape case in Lahore. According to the police, the suspect, Haseeb Afzal has been arrested, while raids are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices, Talha Khan and Hamza Sheikh. Police reports indicate that the three men allegedly gang-raped an MPhil student, Fatima, after she …

Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a drought, as a severe shortage of rainfall has been recorded in multiple regions of the country over the past five and a half months. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that national rainfall has dropped by 40 percent from September 1 to January 15, leading to the emergence of drought conditions …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory after a gap of 20 years aimed at curbing human trafficking and ensuring stricter monitoring of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan. The move comes in light of rising concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for forced labor and trafficking purposes. The advisory, based on a detailed analysis …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned acts of violence and destruction in Balochistan, stating that those responsible are not only enemies of the province but of the entire country. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the premier termed the opposition to Gwadar Port a direct affront to Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic future. “Those fueling violence and destruction are not just …

Three senior judges of the Supreme Court including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Aqeel Abbasi have written a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. All judges in a letter expressed concerns over the non-scheduling of the important “bench powers” case, terming the issue a violation of judicial orders and contempt of court. The letter also addressed …

ISLAMABAD: The New Gwadar International Airport officially commenced operations on Monday, welcoming its inaugural flight in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said in a statement. A flight of Pakistan International Airlines landed at 11:14 a.m. local time (0614 GMT), marking the airport’s first commercial arrival, the statement added. The flight was warmly received by …

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad announced that the Gwadar New International Airport, a Chinese-aided project, welcomed its first commercial flight, PA-503, today. In a statement released on Monday, the embassy described the airport as a “shining example of China-Pakistan friendship.” Designed to accommodate the world’s largest civil aircraft, the airport is poised to play a pivotal role in transforming …

GWADAR: Pakistan celebrated a major milestone in aviation history on Monday as the first commercial flight landed at the newly inaugurated New Gwadar International Airport, signaling the start of operations at the state-of-the-art facility. PIA flight PK-503, carrying 46 passengers, departed from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 9:50 AM and touched down at Gwadar at 11:15 AM. The event marked the airport’s official operational launch …

Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that he and his workers would prefer to be in jail rather than accepting the dictatorship of “Yahya Khan Part 2”. “Let me reiterate that our party workers, including myself, would prefer being in jail over accepting the dictatorship of Yahya Khan Part 2. I will not compromise on …