The Pakistan Day Military parade, a hallmark event in the nation’s calendar, was held at Parade Avenue in Islamabad, showcasing the exemplary professionalism and military prowess of the three wings of the armed forces. The grand event commenced with a solemn rendition of the national anthem, setting the stage for a display of unity and strength. President Asif Ali Zardari, …

BRUSSELS: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing wherein the latter underlined that China would assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, both sides agreed on the importance of the longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and China in …

The superintendent of Adiala Jail issued an unconditional apology to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday for denying access to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. The court was hearing contempt of court petitions regarding the superintendent’s failure to facilitate the meetings of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo despite court directives. The superintendent submitted a written response to the …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addressed the media outside the judicial complex in Islamabad, expressing his concerns and grievances regarding various issues. During his interaction with reporters, Chief Minister Gandapur condemned what he perceived as interventions or conspiracies against Pakistan, emphasizing that such actions were unacceptable to patriotic Pakistanis. “The arrival of the cipher was confirmed by …

The Supreme Court has set aside the dismissal of Islamabad High Court’s Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui and acknowledged that the judge was not given a chance to defend his allegations. Declaring the dismissal null and void, the court ruled that Justice Shaukat Siddiqui will be considered a retired judge now. The Supreme Court also annulled the recommendation of the Supreme …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the pivotal role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in fostering foreign investment, during his address to the SIFC’s Apex Committee meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. Highlighting the SIFC as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s comprehensive strategy for economic recovery, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the imperative of addressing the nation’s current economic challenges …

The Foreign Office has shed light on the operation the security forces conducted in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas less than a week ago. At her weekly media briefing, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that on March 18, Pakistan conducted an intelligence-based operation on the Pak-Afghan border whose target was terrorists associated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. “The attacks …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) moved the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday against the alleged irregularities in the February 8 general elections. The petition was filed by PTI founder Imran Khan and party secretary general Omar Ayub Khan and made the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), PML-N, PPP, and MQM-P respondents in the case. The petition demanded the formation of a …

Ministry of Law issued a dismissal notification for the dismissal of former judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Mazahar Ali Naqvi. The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) had recommended the dismissal of Mazahar Naqvi. The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has reached a significant verdict regarding Justice Mazahir Naqvi, finding him guilty of misconduct. The Council’s decision stems from a thorough …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday warned against bribery. Expressing his thoughts, CM Gandapur said: “Whether it be the WAPDA official or an official from any other department, I will not tolerate bribery.” “The masses should denounce the practices of bribery,” he added. CM Gandapur calls on PTI founder in Adiala jail. Few days back, CM Gandapur …

The anti-corruption court of Rawalpindi has granted post-arrest bail to former Chakwal tehsildar, Najaf Hameed, who is also a brother of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed. The anti-corruption court approved Najaf Hameed’s bail against a surety bond of Rs200,000. The court ordered to issue the suspect’s release order upon the filing of his bail bonds. The anti-corruption department had filed …

Assailants targeted on Wednesday Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Complex, resulting in a deadly confrontation with security forces. As the situation unfolded, two terrorists were neutralised in the exchange of fire, according to reports from police sources. Police officials on the scene have also confirmed the deaths but remain uncertain about the exact number of terrorists involved in the assault, adding …

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif revealed on Tuesday that Afghan nationals serving in the army, including two on officer ranks, were among those expelled from the country under its drive against illegal immigrants. Referring to terrorists affiliated with the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, Asif said the vast majority reside in Afghanistan while 3,000-4,000 militants were brought to Pakistan for …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has denied that it issued any forecast regarding the possible date for Eidul Fitr in the country. In an exclusive conversation with Internews , the Met Office responded to various media reports that quoted it saying that Eidul Fitr is anticipated to fall on April 11. As per the forecast cited in those reports, Pakistanis will …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has been acquitted of charges in two cases related to the May 25 long march and vandalism during the event in Islamabad. Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi pronounced a reserved verdict on the plea for acquittal. The cases, registered against the former prime minister in Sihala and Lohi Bher police stations, stemmed from allegations of …

ISLAMABAD: On a crisp spring morning, the sun cast its golden rays, painting the outskirts of Islamabad with a warm glow as it illuminated the scene of children frolicking joyfully on receiving gift bags from Chinese volunteers as a token of friendship and goodwill. The laughter of over 100 little boys and girls at a makeshift school in the slums …

The Supreme Court ordered re-election on Monday for Balochistan’s PB-50 Qilla Abdullah constituency after mutual consent of all political parties and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa heard the case. The court annulled ECP’s earlier order of repolling at six polling stations and ordered the electoral watchdog to conduct fresh …

Afghanistan’s Taliban said on Monday that Pakistan carried out two air strikes in Afghan territory, killing five women and three children, with a spokesman condemning the strikes as a violation of sovereignty. The strikes came as the neighbours have traded blame over responsibility for recent militant attacks in Pakistan, which says they were launched from Afghan soil, although Afghanistan’s ruling …

Eight terrorists were killed when the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan on the night of March 17 and 18, on the reported presence of terrorists. Following an intense exchange of fire during the operation, eight alleged …

Lahore once again ranked first in the list of the most polluted cities in the world as the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 256 points. Lahoreiities are facing cough, cold, and throat diseases due to air pollution and there are many areas where AQI has exceeded 280 points. The AQI recorded Bedian Road 287 points, DHA 237 points, …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess Sumira managed to reach Canada without a passport. Sumaira was assigned to duty on flight PK 781 from Islamabad to Toronto when the unprecedented incident unfolded. According to sources within the airline, the air hostess traveled from Islamabad to Toronto relying solely on PIA General Declaration documents, circumventing the standard passport requirement. Upon discovery …

Former tehsildar Najaf Hameed has been arrested from the premises of the Anti-Corruption Court. Najaf Hameed, the brother of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, was arrested on Monday by the anti-corruption department’s Rawalpindi circle after his bail application was dismissed by Judge Ali Nawaz Bhakar in a case of corruption and bribery. According to sources, the officials of the anti-corruption …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has referred a misconduct allegation leveled against Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain to its administrative committee. In its written order granting pre-arrest bail to PTI leader Aamir Masood Mughal, a division bench comprising Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir addressed the allegation. Mughal, booked in March last year for allegedly …

Supreme Court judge Muhammad Ali Mazhar has said a judge should always show a “judicial temperament” and maintain a cool demeanor in the courtroom “A judge’s attitude and courtroom behavior matters a lot. A judge should not lose his patience with the stubborn,” Justice Mazhar said in his address to district courts judges at the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) on …

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday said that the provinces’ share in the next NFC award would be granted as per the constitutional provisions. “It is written in the Constitution about the NFC award that the provinces’ share [in the divisible pool/resources] cannot be reduced [but] it can be increased,” the chief minister said while speaking to the …

Bhutto family’s youngest has now entered in parliamentary politics as Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has submitted her nomination papers as she is contesting an upcoming by-election for the NA-207 Nawabshah seat. The seat fell vacant after Asif Ali Zardari was elevated to become the 14th President of Pakistan. Aseefa submitted her nomination form for the by-election making her debut in electoral …

Military Police (MP) highlighted their role regarding the 23rd March Pakistan Day parade including overseeing the transportation of foreign visitors. Major Muhammed Qasim of the Military Police stated “Military Police are honoured to present the Guard of Honor to the Quaid-e-Azam”. He said that “Military Police is very professional and its men are full of talent”. Military Police also had …

Acclaimed author and activist Fatima Bhutto and her husband Graham (Gibran) have welcomed a baby boy. The couple expressed their delight at the news by sharing it with their fans through social media. In a post accompanying the announcement, Fatima Bhutto revealed the significance behind their choice of name for their son, whom the couple have named Mir Murtaza Byra. …

Seven Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred in an attack by a group of terrorists on a security forces’ post and the following clearance operation in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, a group of six terrorists attacked the checkpost in the early hours of Saturday. However, when the troops foiled …

PTI leader Asad Qaiser on Friday said his party would “merge” with the Sunni Ittehad Council if the Election Commission of Pakistan accepted its recent intra-party polls and returned its electoral symbol of ‘bat’. In January, after back-and-forth verdicts by the ECP and the Peshawar High Court (PHC), the PTI’s electoral symbol ultimately was revoked by the Supreme Court. On …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s 19-member federal cabinet has been allocated official vehicles. According to sources within the government, each member of the cabinet has been provided with an 1,800cc vehicle, consistent with their entitlements, in a move aimed at facilitating the operations of the federal cabinet. The allocation of official vehicles was coordinated by the Cabinet Division, which oversaw the distribution …

The United Nations has designated March 15 as the International Day for Combating Islamophobia, following a resolution spearheaded by Pakistan, especially former prime minister Imran Khan. This global observance aims to address the pervasive fear, prejudice, and hostility faced by Muslims worldwide. Islamophobia, characterized by intolerance, discrimination, and hatred towards Muslims, has sparked division and enmity across communities. The resolution, …

ISLAMABAD: The donation ceremony for emergency aid provided by Chinese government to rain-hit areas in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on Thursday. On behalf of the Chinese government, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong handed USD 100,000 emergency cash assistance over to the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Mohammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi. China hopes that …

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending him warm congratulations on his re-election as the President of Pakistan. While replying to President Xi’s letter, the president expressed his commitment to working closely with the Chinese President to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and foster a shared community for the benefit of the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Pervaiz Elahi has decided and announced to contest upcoming by-elections to be held on April 21. Parvaiz Elahi will contest the by-election from the PP-32 seat of Gujarat. The seat became vacant after Chaudhry Salik Hussain became MNA. The family members met Parvaiz Elahi in jail and signed the nomination papers for the by-election. The Election Commission …

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that India violated the agreement before the test of a domestically produced multi-warhead missile. “Indian missile test noted on March 11 and had informed earlier. But according to the agreement, India did not inform three days before the experiment,” she said. It is pertinent to note that the Agni-5 missile was tested with …

The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP has issued the schedule of Senate elections to be held on April 2. ECP Provincial Election Commissioner (Punjab) Ijaz Anwar Chauhan has issued a public notice for the Senate election as the returning officer. The Returning Officer has issued a public notice for the election of 12 Senate seats in Punjab province. The Election …

Islamabad Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir has retired after a 12-year tenure that was marked by significant legal precedents. Judge Bashir, who was appointed to the trial court on March 13, 2012, leaves behind a legacy of judgements in high-profile cases. During his tenure, Judge Bashir made headlines for convicting two former prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan, cementing …

The Peshawar High Court has rejected the applications of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) seeking reserved seats and against their division among other political parties. Earlier, a five-member bench, headed by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, had reserved its verdict after arguments from both sides were completed. The court’s unanimous verdict was read out by bench head Justice Ibrahim. The court stated …

Punjab government on Wednesday decided to ink a cross-border one-on-one agreement with India to fight against smog in a bid to improve the air quality index. Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb directed to scrutinize factories contributing to air pollution. The minister chaired a meeting to digitize the brick kiln industrial system for a better air quality index. Addressing the meeting, …