Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took oath as the 24th Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan. President Arif Alvi administered the oath to newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadar. The ceremony was attended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been gripped by a wave of devastation, with reports of casualties, injuries, and extensive property damage emerging in recent days. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the past five days have witnessed a series of tragic accidents attributed to the ongoing rainfall, resulting in a staggering toll of 35 lives …

The Lahore High Court gave verdict on the plea which was filed by a citizen Azam butt regarding ban on Aurat March. In the application, Deputy Commissioner Lahore and others were made parties The petitioner expressed concern that the women’s march may worsen the state of peace and order. The petitioner stated that the placards and banners of Aurat March …

Sunni Ittehad Council-backed PTI leader Asad Qaiser has suggested the Supreme Court form a judicial commission to investigate the cipher case to bring forth the “truth”. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Monday, the former speaker also demanded the lifting of the ban on PTI by the media regulatory authority, withdrawal of cases against party members, and …

ISLAMABAD: Shahbaz Sharif, the joint candidate of an alliance led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was elected as the 24th prime minister of Pakistan in a polling held by the National Assembly or lower house of the parliament on Sunday, said the speaker of the house. Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announced that Sharif, president of PML-N, …

It has now been eight years since the arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadav, who was running a terrorist network in Pakistan under the name Hussain Mubarak Patel. Pakistani agencies arrested Kulbhushan Yadav from Mashkhel area of Chaman on March 3, 2016. Kulbhushan Yadav was a serving officer of Commander rank of the Indian Navy. Who is Kulbhushan Yadav? 54-year-old …

Six members of the same family killed in a rotten roof collapse in Khyber district, including two women and four children. According to police the incident happened in the bazar of Zakha Khel where roof of a rotten house fell due to this six members of the same family died including two females and four children. Because of last three …

Upon friendship rejection teacher allegedly throws acid on female student in Karachi. According to the police, the teacher allegedly threw acid on the student for refusing to be friends, the incident of acid attack took place near Nepa Chowrangi. Including female student three people reportedly got injured in the incident. The police claimed that the 21-year-old female attended the private …

The flood impacted regions of Gwadar Faqir Colony, Maula Fazil Chowk, Bakshi Colony, Dhor Chowk, Shambe Ismail Ward, Baloch Ward, TTC Colony, Maula Bin Ward, Captain Murad Kaksh Ward, Jiwani, and Sarbandar were all the sites of deterring activities. Areas of Jiwani, including Raisani Bazar, Shahzada Bazar, Kausar Bazar, Shiabad, Rohbar, and Nokiaabad, were cleared with the use of water …

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on being elected as prime minister of Pakistan. The ambassador said, “I would like to express my warmest congratulations on the election of Shahbaz Sharif, as the 24th Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following a successful nationwide election.” Moghadam added that the …

Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. Heavy rains have caused the collapse of roofs in different areas of the province, leading to tragic consequences. Reports indicate that 17 individuals lost their lives, while 23 others sustained injuries as a result of the roof collapses. Among the deceased were …

Ahead of the crucial presidential elections, the Sunni Ittehad Council has decided to nominate Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party President Mehmood Khan Achakzai as their candidate for the top constitutional position. Sources close to the party had earlier revealed that Achakzai, a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for Pashtun rights and his anti-establishment narrative, would be formally announced as …

The stage is set for a one-on-one showdown in the upcoming election for the prime minister tomorrow (Sunday), as the nomination papers of PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)-backed PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan have been approved, marking the culmination of the nomination process. The reservations of the SIC over Shehbaz’s nomination were also rejected. Until the nomination …

ISLAMABAD: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected the speaker of the National Assembly or the lower house of the country’s parliament on Friday, according to an official announcement made by Raja Pervez Ashraf, the outgoing speaker. Sadiq got 199 votes of the total 291 votes polled in the 336-member house and defeated Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar, …

Relief and rescue efforts were underway in Gwadar on Friday after it received more than 180 millimeters of rain in the past two days, authorities said. On Thursday, the Balochistan government had imposed an emergency in Gwadar and declared it calamity-hit after heavy rains wreaked havoc in the city. Normal life and traffic had remained suspended in Gwadar, Makran and …

Another air hostess of PIA assigned to Toronto flight from Karachi has disappeared after leaving the hotel as flight steward Jibran Baloch is the second air hostess to slip away this month. On February 29, Flight 782 did not arrive for the scheduled return duty. Flight steward Jibran Baloch is the second air hostess to slip this month. On the …

Ali Amin Gandapur, the newly elected chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has pledged to uphold justice, transparency, and the rights of the people following his success in the provincial assembly. In a series of statements made after he was declared the winner, Gandapur expressed gratitude to the people and reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the trust placed in him. …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the election schedule on the six vacant seats in the Senate. Six seats were declared vacant when the Senate members were elected as members of other houses. These six Senate seats including election schedule for one vacant seat in Islamabad, two in Sindh and three vacant seats in Balochistan. As per schedule, …

A three-point government formation agreement has been reached between Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM-P). MQM will vote for PML-N for Prime Minister and Speaker. The three-point agreement was also signed by the leaders of both parties. Local government systems and solving the problems of Karachi are also part of the agreement. “According to the Charter, Constitutional …

Newly elected members of the 16th National Assembly (NA) were sworn in on Thursday in a session marred by sloganeering. Outgoing NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf administered the oath to the MNAs-elect. The session was originally scheduled to begin at 10am but was delayed by more than an hour. According to a spokesperson for the NA, 302 members were sworn …

Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) candidate Babar Saleem Swati has been elected as KP Assembly speaker with securing 89 votes out of total 106 votes while his opponent candidate got 17 votes.  Babar Saleem Swati sworn in as speaker of the KP assembly. The Sunni Ittehad Council members congratulated the newly elected speaker of the provincail assembly. Suriya bibi was elected …

It has been continuous raining since night in Qila Abdullah. The rivers are flooding. In the course of eight hours, Kalat and the surrounding area received eighteen millimeters of rain. Water flooded the low-lying regions Mashkil, near Chagai in the Pakistan-Iran border region. Even on the second day, there was no way to free the stuck cars. A letter regarding …

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has declared that his party will not participate in the election process for the National Assembly speaker, deputy speaker and the prime minister. Speaking to the media after the Lower House’s session to administer oath to newly elected members, the Maulana categorically stated that the JUI-F would not participate in this parliament and …

The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS) has been launched here in Islamabad, aiming to provide a platform for youth-led research and dialogue on pressing national issues across Pakistan. The team of the Centre for Development and Stability aimed to work diligently with a motu of “empowering innovation for sustainable growth and stability.” Speaking on the occasion, Director General of …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced the reserved decision and rejected the application of Nawaz Sharif’s application challenging the verdict of NA-15. “The petitioner may approach the Election Tribunal,” the verdict said. The ECP ordered the Returning Officer RO to complete the results in three days. Election Commission of Pakistan member Sindh Nisar Durrani wrote the decision. Nawaz Sharif’s …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has appeared before the Islamabad High Court in a case related to the non-recovery of Baloch students. The hearing of the case related to the non-recovery of Baloch students has started in the Islamabad High Court, with Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani conducting the hearing. The caretaker premier has appeared before the court today after …

Quetta Presiding Officer (PO) Zumark Achakzai administered the oath from the Fifty-six newly elected lawmakers of the Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday. Speaker Zumark Achakzai welcomed the new members and said he hoped that the new assembly will work together for the development of the province. “Together we have to take the province forward.” Assembly staff ensured preparation for reception of …

Gwadar city has been submerged following heavy rainfall spell resulting inundating the streets, market, camouflages and downpour wreaked havoc on the city’s infrastructure, chocking the already strained sewerage system. The heavy spell of rain left its inhabitants to leave their homes from multiple areas of the city.  Land connectivity of Gwadar Coastal highway is cut off from other areas. Due …

Wednesday marks a significant moment in the political landscape of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as 116 newly elected members of the provincial assembly have taken oath. Preparations had been finalized to welcome the incoming representatives of the 14th assembly. Speaker Mushtaq Ghani presided over the oath-taking ceremony, administering the oath to the members. He also announced that the election for the speaker …

An Islamabad district and session court on Tuesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) five-day remand of journalist Asad Ali Toor in a case about an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath of …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) held a case hearing of a presidential reference filed against the ‘judicial murder’ of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto on Tuesday. Two judicial assistants, Khalid Javed Khan and Barrister Salahuddin completed the arguments. During the hearing, Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa said that the Supreme Court is bound to give an opinion on …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has said that President Arif Alvi did the right thing by not summoning a session of the National Assembly. Imran made these remarks during an informal interaction with journalists at Adiala Jail on Tuesday. First and foremost, he said he had personally dictated the letter addressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He clarified …

On February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force made history by successfully defending against Indian aggression, marking it as a momentous day in Pakistan’s military history. During a brief aerial engagement, Pakistani jets retaliated fiercely, downing an Indian aircraft and capturing Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the pilot of the downed plane. This operation, dubbed “Operation Swift Retort,” showcased Pakistan’s resolve …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub on Wednesday announced the name of the party’s candidate for the contest of the National Assembly speaker ahead of National Assembly session scheduled on February 29. PTI has nominated Amir Dogar from NA-149 for speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament while nominated Junaid Khan from Malakand for the slot of the …

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Woolen threads for traditional shawls flutter at craftsmen’s fingertips when they are thinking about the pattern and color of the work of art to be made at a workshop in Pakistan’s Peshawar. Woolen shawls are popular among Pakistani people in winter. These products have a distinct cultural style and are one of the major exports of Pakistan, helping …

The ECP observed on Monday that it will be issuing an interim order today regarding the stay on releasing the final results for NA-15 Mansehra. The electoral watchdog heard PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plea against election results from the seat. He has contested PTI-backed independent candidate Shahzada Gustasap Khan’s success from the constituency following the Feb 8 elections. The hearing …

President Arif Alvi has sent back the summary of the convening meeting of the National Assembly (NA). Sources familiar with the development claimed that a decision was made to convene the inaugural session of the lower house on February 29. “According to clause 2 of Article 91 of the Constitution, it was decided to convene the meeting on February 29. …

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to seek assistance from religious institutions in the Mubarak Ahmad Sani case, and issued a notice to the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII). The court also issued notices to Jamia Naima, Darul Uloom Karachi, Jamiat Al-Hadith, Quran Academy and Jamita-ul-Natzaar Lahore and sought opinions and reports on the matter within three weeks. A three-member …

The hearing on the presidential reference against Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death sentence termed it judicial murder has been adjourned till tomorrow (Tuesday). Court Assistant Barrister Salahuddin cited interview of the Naseem Hasan Shah to senior journalist Iftikhar Ahmed said; “Judge admitted in the interview that the Chief Justice had enmity with Bhutto.” “Naseem Hasan Shah said the sentence could have …

Pakistan and Punjab’s first-ever chief minister, Maryam Nawaz, has taken the oath of office. Maryam was administered the oath by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman at the Governor House on Monday evening. Maryam Nawaz Sharif takes oath as Punjab’s FIRST EVER female Chief Minister! As she entered the ceremony hall earlier, the newly elected CM was accompanied by her father, three-time …