At least 10 policemen were martyred and six others sustained injuries as terrorists attacked Chaudhvan police station Dera Ismail Khan. As per details, the terrorists carried out the attack at midnight on Monday which continued for more than two hours and 10 cops were martyred as a result. According to police officials, the six injured personnel have been shifted to …

Pakistan goes to the polls on Thursday following a lacklustre election campaign overshadowed by court battles and accusations by rights groups that the vote is not being held on a level playing field. Here is a look at the main players: Nawaz Sharif Dubbed the “Lion of Punjab”, Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is expected to win enough seats to …

Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Murtaza Solangi inaugurated on Monday the cutting-edge Media Compliance application designed to streamline the reporting process for journalists and media personnel. The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone in ensuring a transparent and accountable electoral process. The Media Compliance application provides a user-friendly platform that enables journalists to file complaints seamlessly through various devices, including …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa accused on Monday the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of orchestrating a conspiracy in tandem with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to manipulate the upcoming elections. Speaking to media persons in Lahore, Khosa claimed that he, as the NA-122 constituency candidate, has been confronted with irregularities orchestrated by PML-N’s election staff. Khosa asserted that …

Tomorrow, February 6, marks the final curtain call for candidates across Pakistan as the 2024 election campaign officially concludes at midnight. With the clock ticking down, candidates are making last-ditch efforts to sway voters across the country in their favour. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared the period following February 6 and 7 as a pre-poll silence period, …

Several main arteries in Karachi flooded after heavy rains triggered traffic jams leaving many parts of the metropolis without power as the country’s largest city has been facing urban flooding each year. Every year people die from drowning and electrocution. Heavy rainfall left many parts of the city submerged with rain water including the Shahrah-e-Faisal road, Old City area, Drigh …

President Dr Arif Alvi has called for promoting chess in the country, especially at the grassroots level in collaboration with international organizations and the private sector. A delegation of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) called on the President at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The delegation included President FIDE and former Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Arkady Dvorkovich, President of the Asian …

Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi affirmed on Saturday the government’s unwavering commitment to a democratic process, ensuring thorough security arrangements as the nation approaches the imminent elections in four days. Adressing a presser in Islamabad, Mr Solangi joined by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Information Ministry’s Publicity Wing representative Amberin Jan, and Election Commission Spokesperson, the minister highlighted the …

A senior civil judge has pronounced the verdict in the illegal nikah case involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. Senior Civil Judge Qudratullah sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to seven-year imprisonment each. Their nikah, said to have taken place during her iddat after divorce from former husband Khawar Maneka, has also been declared …

Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its demand for Afghanistan to extradite the leaders of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a designated terrorist group, while underscoring the need for bringing to justice those responsible for terrorism and maintaining regional security. “We urge Afghanistan to take immediate and effective action against these terrorist entities, hand over their leadership to Pakistan, and those individuals who …

In a harrowing incident on January 29, 2024, terrorists launched a brutal attack on the Mach region of Balochistan, initially targeting security forces and later taking civilians and hotel staff hostage. The shocking assault left local residents injured and scarred, with heart-wrenching revelations emerging from the victims. The terrorists, numbering ten, attempted to strike security forces before seizing control of …

A somber cloud hangs over the upcoming elections as news emerges that 88 candidates vying for National and provincial assembly seats have passed away before the polls. This includes nine National Assembly candidates and 79 provincial assembly hopefuls. The tragedy has forced the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone elections in three crucial constituencies: NA-8 Bajaur, PK-22, and PK-91 …

Lahore High Court Justice Shahid Jameel Khan has tendered on Friday his resignation to President Dr Arif Alvi.  Justice Shahid Jameel Khan, who was slated to retire in 2029, submitted his resignation to the President citing personal reasons for his abrupt departure. In a formal statement, Justice Shahid Jameel Khan expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its much-anticipated intra-party elections scheduled for February 5. Citing the overwhelming busyness of party workers engaged in the ongoing general elections and following the advice of key party leaders, PTI officials confirmed the postponement. A proposal to conduct intra-party elections immediately after the conclusion of the general elections is reportedly under consideration. The …

The caretaker government is making binding plans for the new set-up to sell loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to the privatisation minister and other officials. In the past, elected governments have shied away from undertaking unpopular reforms, including the sale of the flag carrier. But Pakistan, in deep economic crisis, agreed in June to overhaul loss-making state-owned enterprises under …

A special court on Thursday released a detailed verdict against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in cipher case. Both PTI founder and Shah Mahmood Qureshi were awarded 10 years in jail in cipher case on Tuesday. The detailed verdict said the counsel of the former prime minister and ex-FM were ‘non-serious’ during cipher case hearing. The convicts continued …

Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz says the government is committed to ensuring that the elections are held freely, fairly, and peacefully. He was chairing a review meeting in Quetta today to assess the overall security situation ahead of the upcoming elections. During the meeting, the administration provided a detailed briefing on the security situation. Speaking on the occasion, the …

History is being made in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Assembly Constituency PK-69 Khyber I, as Shakira Shinwari becomes the first woman candidate to contest the general elections. Running on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI) ticket, Shinwari faces not only the usual campaign challenges but also unique hurdles as a woman from a tribal area. Priorities and Obstacles: Shinwari prioritizes addressing the constituency’s …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established a gender desk in the Sindh ECP office in Karachi for general elections. The ECP spokesperson said that the desk will be active from Feb 1 to Feb 10 while it will be operational for 24 hours from Feb 6 to Feb 10. The desk has been set up for the immediate …

Four separate blasts occurred in Balochistan’s provincial capital Quetta, Turbat, and Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad district, injuring four people who have been shifted to hospitals for medical treatment. One person was killed while four people sustained injuries in the wake of the blasts. The deceased was identified as 79-year-old Abdul Khaliq. The security situation continues to pose a …

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zaidong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office on Wednesday. During the meeting matters about the evolving geo-strategic environment and regional developments were discussed. The dignitaries underscored the necessity of revitalizing the framework for operational training across all …

In yet another blow to Imran Khan and his party, the former premier and his wife Bushra Bibi on Wednesday were sentenced to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana reference. Last month, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed a fresh reference against the two in an accountability court for retaining a jewellery set received from Saudi crown prince …

Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has launched “the Punjab arms license management system. As per details, the agreement on issuance of online arms licenses took place between the Interior Ministry of Punjab and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The new portal will enable the issuance and renewal of arms licenses online and the online portal also includes …

Rehan Zeb Khan, a PTI-backed independent candidate, was gunned down in the Siddiqabad area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Bajaur district ahead of general elections 2024. According to details, the PTI-backed candidate was contesting elections from NA-8 and PK-22 seats. The police, in a statement, said Rehan Zeb Khan was canvassing in the area when unidentified assailants opened fire on his …

The former prime minister and PTI fonder Imran Khan who has now been sentenced to 14 years in cipher and 10 years in the Toshakhana reference case entered the political arena after winning the 1992 cricket World Cup to bring tabdeeli (change) in the political landscape by launching his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996. The political journey of the ex-premier …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar vehemently on Wednesday criticised the recent decision by the accountability court to sentence PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years in the Toshakhana case. Gohar, expressing his dismay, claims that such a harsh judgment has never been witnessed before in the history of the accountability court. Addressing the media, Barrister Gohar …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced on Wednesday a reduction in the size of the ballot paper for the upcoming election slated to take place on February 8. During a high-level meeting convened to discuss the reprinting of ballot papers in certain constituencies, the Election Commission disclosed that the move to downsize the ballot paper is a response to …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that the conviction rate under the current criminal justice system is very low, stressing upon the need to introduce reforms in the system to take the criminals and terrorists to the task. In an interview to private TV news channel, PM Kakar said that the conviction rate under the contemporary criminal justice system …

ISLAMABAD: At least five people were killed and five others injured when a blast went off near a political rally in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Tuesday, official sources said. The incident happened around 5:35 p.m. local time (1235 GMT) when explosive materials fixed at a motorbike exploded in Sibi district of the province, the sources told Xinhua. The rally …

Pakistan’s ranking on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has improved by seven spots from 140 out of 180 countries in 2022 to 133 in 2023, Transparency International said in a report on Tuesday. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public-sector corruption according to experts and businesspeople. It relies on 13 independent data sources and …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to challenge cipher case verdict in Islamabad High Court (IHC. We will challenge the punishment awarded to PTI founder and ex-foreign minister after receiving a detailed verdict in the cipher case, Barrister Ali Zafar said while exclusively talking to Internews after the special court announced its verdict. Zafar criticized the verdict and termed the sentence to …

Met Office has forecast rainfall and snowfall on mountains in country from 31st Jan to 04th Feb. Heavy rain may generate flash floods in Balochistan on 02nd/03rd February as a westerly wave is affecting the country and may persist till 04th February. Under the influence of this weather system, rain with isolated heavyfalls (snowfall over the hills) is expected at …

A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has long held that the document …

In a decisive move to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has wielded its authority by imposing fines totaling Rs966,000 on candidates and officials across various divisions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The strict action comes in response to the violation of the Election Code of Conduct, with District Monitoring Officers spearheading the enforcement efforts. …

Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said five militants were neutralised after security forces successfully thwarted three terror attacks in Mach town last night. Security for¬ces deployed in Balochistan had thwarted three coordinated attacks launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night. It is pertinent to note that Mach is located some …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary wrote a letter to the caretaker government to stop them from carrying out fundamental reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The letter said that the purpose of these reforms is to improve the performance of the institutions and the government. The jurisdiction of the caretaker government is limited under Section 230 …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared around 50% polling stations in country as ‘sensitive’ or ‘most sensitive. According to ECP sources, overall 90,675 polling stations have been set up across the country for the upcoming general elections, slated for Feb 8, 2024. Sources said that 46,065 polling stations have been declared as ‘sensitive’ or ‘most sensitive’ across the …

A Think Tank named Republic Policy predicted that turnout would likely increase from 60 percent based on the feedback of the 266 constituencies of the National Assembly. The organization said that out of 128,585m760 votes, eight crore voters will cast their votes utilizing their right to vote in the upcoming general elections to be held on February 8. It is …

Families of the Iran victims staging protests bloated the Alipur road and demanded the government to bring back the dead bodies of their loved ones who were gunned down mercilessly in Savaran city of the southeastern border province Sistan of Iran. Ironically, five of the nine victims belonged from South Punjab’s Alipur including two brothers—one of them Sohaib has been …

Caretaker Foreign Minister of Pakistan Jalil Abbas Jilani and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdullahian reiterated on Monday the pivotal role of enduring and amicable relations between the two neighboring nations. The ministers emphasised the historical, cultural, and fraternal ties that bind Iran and Pakistan, highlighting the critical need for collaboration in various domains to promote mutual prosperity. During a …