ISLAMABAD : The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Wednesday approved the establishment of an independent multiplayer market for power generation and purchase to gradually end the government’s role as a sole purchaser of electricity. Experts say that an independent operator can effectively connect buyers and sellers of electricity, resulting in more efficiency and market competitive prices. According to a …

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the government wants to get constitutional amendments passed before October 25, but doing so before the said date is “neither a necessity nor obligatory”, The former foreign minister, while speaking to a private TV channel, said that the parliamentary legislative process gives their sitting government the right to amend …

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi on Wednesday fixed indictment date of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and others in the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case. Justice Amjad Ali Shah of the ATC conducted hearing in May 9-related cases. Both former and inactive names from the PTI including Shireen Mazari, Sadaqat Abbasi, Amjad Khan Niazi and Usman Dar …

ISLAMABAD : A high-level Saudi Arabian delegation, led by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, is expected to arrive in Islamabad today at 6pm for a two-day visit aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two nations. There are reports the delegation may arrive in Pakistan tomorrow morning. Khalid bin Abdulaziz is also the former minister of energy and …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has sought actionable suggestions from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), the Auditor General, and the Attorney General for the proper utilization of the funds in the Dams Fund case. During the hearing, the apex court was apprised that a complete investigation found no misappropriation of the fund. A three-member bench, headed …

The 19th anniversary of victims of the deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005, is being observed across Pakistan including Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The 2005 earthquake claimed thousands of lives besides causing massive damage to infrastructure especially in Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Different events are being organized in different parts of the country including Azad Jammu and Kashmir to …

In a key development regarding the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport, a Turkish company’s documents and bid have been technically approved, quoting well-placed sources. As per details, bids for the airport’s outsourcing were submitted, but representatives of two companies were disqualified from the process due to late submission. The Turkish company placed the highest bid for the project. The tender …

A new petition challenging constitutional amendments has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC). According to details, the petition against the constitutional amendments was moved by Advocate Saeem Chaudhry in the Supreme Court. The petition argues that Article 179, concerning the retirement age of judges, should be declared a fundamental part of the Constitution. It also requested a ruling that …

The Punjab transport department on Tuesday launched a crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles to control smog. According to details, 330 vehicles have been fined Rs2.7million within one week. The transport department had started to mobilize against smog. During the last week, nearly 17,000 vehicles have been examined. 849 vehicles were also issued challans for not having the fitness certificates. Roadmap for …

A small trainee plane crashed in the Gandaf area of Swabi on Tuesday, but fortunately, no casualties were reported. According to local authorities, the crew aboard the training aircraft managed to save their lives by using parachutes moments before the crash. Both crew members escaped unscathed, though the plane was completely destroyed on impact. The cause of the crash is …

Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected a statement by the Afghan foreign ministry regarding the political situation in the country, asking the Afghan interim government (AIG) to focus on fixing its own domestic problems instead of lecturing a democratic country. In a statement today, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch rejected the “frivolous” statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry …

A petition seeking disqualification of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been filed in Peshawar High Court (PHC). “Gandapur has violated his oath of office and been liable to be declared as disqualified under Article 62 of the constitution,” petition read. Chief Minister KP, Gandapur, has used government resources for his political rallies, according to the plea. “The …

In the wake of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) D-Chowk protests, a case of sedition and terrorism has been filed against PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and several senior party leaders and workers in Lahore and Rawalpindi. Prominent leaders named in the First Information Report (FIR) include Hammad Azhar, Salman Akram Raja, Ghulam Mohiuddin, MPA Shehbaz, Musarrat Jamshed Cheema, Sheikh Imtiaz, …

Traffic in Islamabad is flowing smoothly, with all major roads and intersections now fully open, according to a police spokesperson. The city’s senior superintendent of police (traffic) is personally overseeing the situation on the ground to ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicles. In a series of updates, the police confirmed that several key routes, including Rawat T Cross, Koral Chowk, …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep shock and sorrow on Monday over the attack on a Chinese national convoy in the country’s southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, which resulted in the deaths of two Chinese citizens and left another injured. In an official statement, the prime minister strongly condemned the “heinous act” and offered …

ISLAMABAD: Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed. The attack happened at about 11:00 p.m. local time on Sunday (1800 GMT) when a convoy from the Port Qasim Electric Power …

The federal government has officially imposed a ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), as confirmed by a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. The PTM was founded in 2018 and the movement has gained traction among Pashtuns arguing their ‘rights’.

Police officer Abdul Hameed who was critically injured during PTI protests in the capital, was martyred at PIMS Hospital, according to a spokesperson. The officer sustained fatal injuries after being struck by stones thrown by PTI protesters at No. 26 Chungi during clashes. The protests, led by PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur in October 2024, saw heightened tensions in Islamabad …

After a prolonged suspension of 51 hours, mobile and internet services have finally been restored in the federal capital. The shutdown had caused significant disruption to communication across Islamabad, affecting both residents and businesses. The recent service disruption is part of a larger pattern of internet shutdowns across Pakistan over the past year. Authorities have intermittently suspended mobile and internet …

ISLAMABAD: Government of United Kingdom and Middle East institutions will provide jobs to millions of Pakistanis around the world by creating 280 skills centers in Pakistan. A high-level British delegation is on a two-day visit to Pakistan to discuss possible cooperation with Pakistan in education, with a special focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The delegation included …

ISLAMABAD: The unique Chinese modernization serves as a model for Pakistan to promote economic development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, extending congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. China has made remarkable achievements, and Pakistan desired to revamp its economy by emulating China’s path of progress, which offers new opportunities for …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed his country’s commitment to support teachers for the future of the nation. While extending his deepest gratitude to all teachers across Pakistan on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the prime minister highlighted the noble mission of teachers in shaping destinies and promoting knowledge, saying teachers play a vital role in …

The federal government has granted special powers to Pakistan Army troops deployed in Islamabad, authorizing them to take extreme measures to maintain law and order amid escalating protests. A formal notification issued confirms that the Pakistan Army now has the authority to use extreme measures and force, including weapons, if the situation becomes tense. In such a situation, the army …

ISLAMABAD: Six troops including an officer and an equal number of terrorists were killed in a clash between security forces and militants in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the army said in a statement on Saturday. The incident happened in North Waziristan district of the province where the two sides engaged in a gun battle, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), …

The situation surrounding the arrest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur remains unclear, with conflicting reports emerging as a heavy contingent of Rangers and police sealed the KP House in Islamabad on Saturday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is reportedly present inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad, where there is a tight security cordon outside. Islamabad …

Lahore police arrested six lawyers affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) during a protest at GPO Chowk on Saturday. The protest was part of a broader demonstration organised by the PTI to voice their grievances against the government. Later, the police started shelling inside the Aiwan-e-Adl as well. The situation escalated when the police resorted to tear gas shelling to …

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess and two passengers were arrested, as Customs officials at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than 65 high-value mobile phones. The incident unfolded in two separate operations on flights arriving from Dubai. In the first operation, Customs officials intercepted Nadia Batool, a PIA air hostess, as she attempted …

ISLAMABAD: At least 100 people were killed for resisting separate incidents of robbery in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi during the first nine months of 2024, an official statement said. A total of 1,500 vehicles and 35,000 motorbikes were either snatched or stolen from the city from January to September 2024, the Citizen Police Liaison Committee said in the …

Mobile phone services have been suspended across the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi in anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest rally supposed to be held at Islamabad’s D-Chowk today. This suspension, ordered by the Interior Ministry, is part of the government’s effort to maintain law and order during the rally. Authorities confirmed that the suspension, which includes both …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) scheduled protest rally in Islamabad’s D-Chowk today has prompted authorities to enforce widespread closures and increased security across Punjab and the federal capital. In anticipation of the protest, all entry and exit points as well as major routes from Lahore to Islamabad have been blocked, with heavy police presence and containers set up to prevent movement. …

Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim held one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. The two leaders held meaningful and outcome-oriented in-depth discussions in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The discussion covered a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest including those being faced by the Muslim Ummah. They …

The Supreme Court has unanimously accepted the review petition against the court’s interpretation of Article 63A, and withdrawn its earlier decision on the constitutional article. “The 2022 majority judgment regarding Article 63A is set aside,” the court ruled. Earlier, at the start of the proceedings, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan’s lawyer Ali Zafar has said in his arguments in …

The Red Zone in Islamabad has once again been sealed ahead of anticipated protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to details, containers have been placed on roads leading to the Red Zone, with only Margalla Road remaining open for access. Containers have also been placed at Faizabad on the Express Highway, causing long queues of vehicles. Early in the …

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman called on the government to delay the proposed constitutional amendments until the conclusion of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference. During a press conference in the capital on Tuesday, the JUI-F leader also urged the opposition to suspend their protests to maintain political stability during the international event. Fazlur Rehman, while addressing …

A heated scene unfolded in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday during the hearing of the review petition challenging the interpretation of Article 63A of the Constitution. The petition, filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saw a dramatic turn of events when Mustafin Kazmi a PTI representative was ordered to leave the courtroom by the Chief Justice after tensions …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called for protests across several cities in Punjab, prompting the government to impose Section 144 and tighten security in various districts to maintain law and order. The protests come in response to the PTI’s demand for the release of their detained leaders. In view of the PTI’s protest call, Section 144 has been imposed for …

Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik and  Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday discussed the challenges faced by the Islamic world. According to details, Naik called on Rehman in Islamabad. On this occasion, the matters pertaining to the bilateral affairs were highlighted. Expressing his thoughts, Naik said: “It was my wish to meet Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Today, …

The Supreme Court is hearing the Article 63A interpretation review case, with a five-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa presiding over the proceedings. The case revisits the interpretation of Article 63A concerning the disqualification of parliamentarians for defying party directives. The CJP reiterated that Justice Muneeb Akhtar, who had previously written letters expressing his …

ISLAMABAD: As China celebrates its 75th founding anniversary on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his warmest felicitations to China’s President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and the Chinese people. Annually observed on October 1, China’s National Day commemorates Mao Zedong’s formal proclamation of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on the day in 1949. On his X …

Xiaomi electric cars SU7 Max have been spotted at Karachi port amid reports that Air Link, which manufacturers Xiaomi cell phones in Pakistan, will be launching electric cars in the Pakistani market in partnership with the Chinese giant. Air Link did not respond to a request to confirm the development. It was also not clear how many units were imported, …