Thousands of people protested in Pakistan cities on Sunday after Hezbollah confirmed that its longtime chief had been killed by an Israeli air strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Saturday Hassan Nasrallah was killed in the strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs a day earlier, dealing a massive blow to the group he had led for decades. Around 4,000 people gathered …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Saturday that all of its services were operational. The national carrier in a statement said that all passengers travelling from Islamabad were requested to reach the airport well before their respective time of takeoff. The statement by PIA comes as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announced to hold a protest in Rawalpindi today. Ahead of their …

QUETTA: Gunmen killed seven workers in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan late on Saturday, police said. Armed men stormed a residence where labourers from eastern Punjab province were staying and opened fire with automatic weapons, police said. No one has claimed responsibility. “Seven labourers have been gunned down by unknown armed men in Khuda-i-Abadan area of Panjgur town,” Senior Superintendent …

Pakistan criticised the growing Israeli adventurism in the Middle East on Sunday, describing the reckless act of killing of Hezbollah’s Secretary General in Lebanon as a “major escalation.” Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier on Beirut’s southern suburbs, dealing a massive blow to the group he had led …

As soon as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a protest at Liaquat Bagh for Saturday, the police sealed the Rawalpindi venue. The Metro bus service will also remain suspended today, the Islamabad Expressway has been blocked with containers and the police force is on duty at Faizabad. A heavy contingent of police has been deployed at all entry points to …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with US President Joe Biden at a dinner hosted by the American leader in honour of heads of state and government. The PM met with President Biden during the last leg of his US tour during which he also participated in the UN General Assembly session in New York and held important meetings with global …

ISLAMABAD: A chartered helicopter crashed in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday afternoon, killing six people on board while injuring ten others, police officials said. The incident happened at about 1:00 p.m. local time when a helicopter chartered by a private oil exploration and production company Mari Petroleum crashed in the Shewa area of North Waziristan district of the …

The district administration of Peshawar has announced a ban on the hunting of ducks and geese (murghabi), effective immediately and lasting until November 2024. This decision aims to protect these birds during their migration season and to preserve their population from potential harm. In an official statement, the administration highlighted that the hunting of ducks and geese, as well as …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran’s President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders reviewed the full range of bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of strengthening neighbourly ties and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation. PM Sharif stressed the need to boost bilateral trade, investment, connectivity, and …

The ongoing legal battle between the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Supreme Court on the issue of reserved seats has intensified, as the ECP filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s explanation issued on September 14. The petition asserts that the election commission is not responsible for delays in the court’s decisions, and refers to a request …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has responded to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s letter. Justice Shah had previously refused to attend the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Committee meeting. According to details, Chief Justice Isa replied to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s letter, in which the latter had questioned the removal of Justice Muneeb Akhtar from the committee and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the United Nations Security Council to end Israel’s “genocidal war” against Palestine and impose sanctions, during the “Leadership for Peace” debate on Wednesday. “We must compel Israel to halt its genocidal war in Gaza and prevent its attempt to provoke a wider conflict in the Middle East,” he stated. “It is time to consider …

Former prime minister and incarcerated PTI founder, Imran Khan, has directed his party’s leadership to abandon all attempts at negotiating with the establishment, asserting that such talks only strengthen their adversaries. “There is no point in engaging with the establishment. The more we retreat, the more they crush us. This is not the institution’s policy but that of the third …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recently issued presidential ordinance on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act. The petition, submitted by Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on behalf of the PTI, requests that the ordinance be declared unconstitutional. In the petition, the PTI has argued that following the enactment of …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan has successfully met the stringent conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) movement in the United States, PM Shehbaz also expressed his gratitude to friendly nations, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, for their invaluable support in helping Pakistan …

A Baloch woman, Adila Baloch, who was arrested in Turbat for planning a suicide attack, has revealed that terrorists blackmail and manipulate Baloch women into committing such acts. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, she described how she was lured into joining terrorist groups under false promises. Adila, a qualified nurse running a project with the World Health Organisation, …

The Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on the admissibility of a petition challenging the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance. During the hearing, Chief Justice Alia Neelam was requested to declare the ordinance unconstitutional, following a petition filed by Muneer Ahmed. The chief justice asked the petitioner to explain the grounds why the ordinance was illegal. The …

The conflict in Kurram District, which erupted over land and trench construction, has now entered its fifth day. Intense exchanges of gunfire continue intermittently at four locations across the Upper, Lower, and Central tehsils, with both sides targeting each other using various firearms. The frontline of the conflict was the area of Boshera, where armed men from one faction attempted …

The Supreme Court has issued a verdict in the Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-14 Naseerabad vote recount and election rigging case. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa authored the four-page judgement. The judgement says that forms 45 and 47 are considered valid only until a recount is ordered. The decision further states that the primary evidence in an election dispute …

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has endorsed the stance of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on the practice procedure ordinance, expressing support for the judge’s position. Speaking to media from Adiala Jail, Imran agreed with Justice Mansoor’s views on judiciary reforms, particularly concerning the Practice and Procedure Act. Imran also criticised the Supreme Court’s recent …

The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Act has come under legal scrutiny, with challenges being filed in both the Supreme Court and the Sindh High Court. In the Supreme Court, Advocate Chaudhry Ehtishamul Haq submitted a petition seeking to have the ordinance declared unconstitutional. The petition argues that the promulgation of the ordinance is against parliamentary democracy and requests …

The law banning peaceful assembly without permission in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamir Farooq heard the citizen’s request and issued a notice to the federation and the law secretary and sought response and summoned attorney general Mansoor Usman for assistance. The petitioner argued peaceful protest is …

The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed against the possible military trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan. Additional Attorney General (AAG) Manoor Iqbal Duggal and a representative from the Ministry of Defense appeared at the hearing, presided over by Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb. During the proceedings, the additional attorney general informed the court that the federal …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Amin Gandapur’s Health Adviser Ehtesham Ali on Monday took notice of 54,000 cases of malaria reported from different parts of the province this year. He directed all the District Health Officers (DHOs) of the respective districts to take immediate measures for malaria control and submit a report to his office. The Health Adviser said that the …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed 70-page verdict declaring the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision on reserved seats unconstitutional. The judgment, written by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, also annulled a previous ruling by the Peshawar High Court (PHC), affirming that the reserved seats should be allocated to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The verdict was delivered by an …

Lieutenant General Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) the country’s top spy agency. Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik will assume his new responsibilities on September 30.He is currently serving as the Adjutant General at GHQ. Who is Pakistan’s new spymaster? Lt Gen Malik has previously commanded the Infantry Division in Balochistan …

An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 individuals and injured another 20, as reported by Iranian state television, which also noted that many workers are feared to be trapped. The blast occurred due to a methane gas leak at a coal mine in Tabas, located approximately 540 km (335 …

In Sindh, six examination centers have been set up across the province. Sindh Home Department also mobilized to prevent cheating in MDCAT test and for the purpose Section 144 has been imposed around the examination centers. According to notification issued by Home Department, students appearing for the examination will be prohibited from carrying mobile phones, wallets and any kind of …

At least one policeman was killed and three other cops sustained injuries in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Malam Jabba Road Swat. As per details, the police officials stated that the incident occurred in Jahanabad resulting in the injury of four cops. A police spokesperson stated that the intensity of the blast is not known yet whereas the …

Punjab Wildlife Department in collaboration with local police acting on a tip-off conducted an operation in Taunsa and seized rare eagle valued at over $36,000 in the global market. Wildlife department along with Police arrest of a suspect involved in its trafficking. Officials confirmed that the eagle was physically healthy and fit for release. The accused is believed to be …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday it is the time for making efforts to steer the country to economic prosperity. Expressing his thoughts, the premier said: “The masses prefer improvement in economic policies. The masses had denounced the politics revolving around anarchy. There is a dire need to take country out of the doldrums instead of focusing on staging …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday left for UK from where he will travel to US to attend the UN General Assembly session in New York. According to diplomatic sources, the prime minister would first reach London where he would stay for two days. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the United Nations General Assembly’s annual session on September 26, …

As the world observes the International Day of Peace on September 21, Pakistan’s substantial role in global peacekeeping efforts comes into focus. The United Nations-designated day serves as a reminder of the global commitment to maintaining peace, ending human suffering, and establishing lasting stability in conflict-ridden regions. Pakistan has been a consistent contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with more than …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court in connection with the reserved seats case against the NA speaker’s letter. According to the details, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had been asked to clarify the matter of the National Assembly speaker before the court. It had been requested that the court should make it clear that the …

The Lahore High Court has ruled that the termination of employment granted to a widow upon the death of her husband cannot be revoked over her remarriage. The court suspended the dismissal order against the petitioner woman and directed her immediate reinstatement. In a landmark decision, a two-member bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued a nine-page ruling in …

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Saturday that he was not in favor of the arrests of the political workers. Speaking to media in Multan, Rehman said: “Arresting any political worker is against the democratic act. There exists flaw everywhere.” In connection with the talks with the political leaders, Rehman said: “I did not have a contact …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs have been declared as members of Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the new party position in National Assembly. According to the National Assembly Secretariat’s new party position list, PTI is no longer a part of the National Assembly whereas all 80 members now represent the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Previously, 39 members were part of PTI …

The deadlock between the incumbent government and JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been continued over the matters pertaining to the constitutional amendment. Expressing his thoughts, JUI-F leader Maulana Attaur Rehman said: “The JUI-F has denounced the bill in line with the constitutional amendment. There exists no development over the contacts with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) pertaining to the …

The Law Ministry has officially issued the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024 following the president’s approval. The amended law mandates that reasons of public interest must be presented before any hearing under clause three of Article 184. One of the notable changes introduced by the ordinance is the expansion of the chief justice of Pakistan’s powers in …

ISLAMABAD: Six troops and 12 terrorists were killed in two separate clashes between the militants and security forces in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday and Friday, the Pakistani military said in a statement. On Friday, the terrorists attacked a check post of security forces in South Waziristan district of the province, triggering off an exchange of fire and …