In a heartbreaking twist of fate, Bilal Pasha, a distinguished CSS officer from Pakistan, breathed his last on November 27, 2023, falling victim to an unexpected cardiac arrest. His premature departure sent ripples of sorrow through the civil service fraternity, marking the end of a journey defined by tenacity, commitment, and a profound influence on the community. Bilal Pasha, a …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Senator Ali Zafar has claimed that the party will hold its intra-party elections on December 2. Talking to the media in Islamabad, the lawyer also announced that lawyer Barrister Gohar Ali Khan will be the nominee for the party chairman’s election, as Imran Khan will not be contending for the office. He further said that …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has acquitted PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif of the charges in the Avenfield Apartments references. A division bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard Nawaz’s appeals against his sentence in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia Steel Mills cases. He had been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Avenfield Apartments …

President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of Banking Mohtasib directing Allied Bank Ltd (ABL) to pay Rs 344,600 to a customer as the amount was fraudulently transferred from his account and the bank had committed maladministration by opening the fund transfer facility without his consent which caused financial loss to the customer. While deciding upon a representation filed …

Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is planning to hold intra-party elections this week. Sources said that the PTI core committee has decided to hold intra-party elections after consultation with the incarcerated party chairman Imran Khan. It emerged that the former prime minister will remain PTI chairman unopposed while elections will be …

The special court of Official Secrets Act has declared that the next hearing of the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be held in jail. Announcing his verdict reserved a short while ago, Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqernain remarked that jail authorities and security agencies had expressed security concerns, so the next hearing …

The Peshawar High Court chief justice admitted on Tuesday that police officials were recruited against bribes, adding that even at his residence, four out of the five personnel were recruited against bribes. Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim made these remarks while hearing a case of violence by the superintendent of police (training) against a retired sub-inspector. The CJ was heading a …

According to the recently released Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index Survey for the fourth quarter of 2023, only 1 out of 10 Pakistanis believe that the country is “headed in the right direction.” However, the public’s confidence in the current state of the economy has significantly improved. The recent survey revealed that 60% of Pakistanis believe that the country’s current state …

Islamabad Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir Monday acquitted main accused in Sarah Inam murder case Shahnawaz Amir in a case of illegally possessing Kalashnikov, on benefit of doubt and expressed anger on the faulty investigation conducted by the police. As per written judgement, the court also ordered to issue Robkar (release orders) of the accused in Kalashnikov recovery case. The court …

In a remarkable rescue effort, fishermen in Ormara, Balochistan, successfully freed a massive 30-foot sperm whale entangled in a secondary fishing net. Technical Advisor WWF Pakistan, Moazzam Khan, explained that the net was designed to allow dolphins and other marine animals to pass through, but the deep sea predator became ensnared. Responding to the unusual situation, the fishermen took swift …

An accountability court on Monday rejected the physical remand of former prime minister and PTI chairman, Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case. AC Judge Muhammad Bashir conducted a hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case in the Adiala Jail. At the outset of the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) pleaded for an extension in the physical remand of the …

The youth who exploded himself in a rickshaw in Bakka Khel, Bannu on November 26 also turned out to be an Afghan citizen, who entered Pakistan on the basis of a Tazkre-Afghanistan Identity card. Rabinullah son of Khanur Gul. The registration number is 08916164. That means people holding legal documents of the Afghan government are also involved in terrorism in …

The Bhutto family on Saturday put to rest all rumours of rift between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) top leadership and father-son duo, Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto. The rumours of rift were doing rounds after former President Asif Ali Zardari said that his son and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was “not fully trained” in politics and would “take time” …

A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team grilled former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan in £190m settlement case under Al-Qadir Trust case. The team led by Assistant Director Mohsin Ali Khan interrogated the PTI chairman in Adiala Jail for two and half hours. The team is quizzing, the former prime minister in the £190m case from November …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has completed the work of printing the voter lists, and the number of voters in Pakistan has increased to over 120.75 million with an increase of over 20.20 million, as compared to the previous elections. The ECP has said that the voter lists are being prepared according to the seats of each district and …

As the air quality continues to deteriorate in Punjab, the caretaker provincial government has taken various steps to bring the Air Quality Index (AQI) back to a healthy level. During the recent weeks, the AQI of Lahore has gone well above hazardous levels. In its ongoing efforts to reduce smog, the caretaker government announced strict measures recently, including shutting down …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to avail the services of the Pakistan army during the upcoming general election, scheduled to be held on February 8, 2022. According to details, ECP has written a letter to the Ministry of Interior and sought details regarding security during the general election. The ministry has been directed to provide a report …

At least 11 people died and a dozen were injured in a fire that erupted in a multi-storey shopping mall on Saturday morning near the Dalmia area on Rashid Minhas Road. Officials said the deaths were caused by suffocation and burns, while some of those injured fell off the stairs during evacuation and others suffered burn injuries. Meanwhile, Karachi Mayor …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has approached the Supreme Court for bail in the £190 million settlement case of Al-Qadir Trust. The PTI chairman approached the apex court following the rejection of his plea by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) 10 days ago. In the appeal, the Supreme Court had been requested to annul the IHC decision of Nov …

A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the removal of Dr Arif Alvi as president of Pakistan. The petition was filed by Ghulam Murtaza under Section 3 of Article 184 of the Constitution. Both the president and Law Ministry have been made parties in the petition. The petitioner argues that Dr Arif Alvi misused his powers as the …

Spokesperson of Foreign Office Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reiterated Pakistan’s demand for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the main responsibility for this is on the Security Council. “After the cease-fire, an international conference should be convened to find a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue,” she added. “It is the duty of pro-Israeli countries to put pressure on Israel for a …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman refused to answer the questions of the Attock police investigation team which came to interrogate Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in case related to May 9 riots. Imran Khan replied to Police team that he would only answer in consultation with lawyers or in their presence. Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was investigated by …

The Sindh High Court (SHC) recently issued a directive to suspend the Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) of officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). This decision was made in response to delays in the city’s anti-encroachment efforts. Justice Nadeem Akhtar of the SHC, while addressing a petition concerning commercial activities on residential land in Karachi’s Gulzar Hijri area, …

The government of Punjab had decided to keep schools closed on Friday and Saturday in the wake of ongoing smog in the province. This was announced by Caretaker CM Punjab, Moshin Naqvi, during a press conference. It is important to note that the decision will only apply to Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha and Sahiwal divisions. The caretaker CM also …

The Bahria Town Karachi has occupied 3,031 acres of additional land than what was agreed with the Supreme Court. This was revealed in a report submitted to the apex court by a 10-member survey team headed by the Karachi commissioner on the land occupied by Bahria Town, Karachi. The Supreme Court resumed the hearing of the case of non-payment of …

The caretaker federal government has begun the process of repatriating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Moonis Elahi from Spain, where he has reportedly resided since December 2022 to escape “political persecution” in home country. According to federal government sources, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has requested that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issue a red notice for the PTI leader’s …

In a remarkable achievement that highlights the resilience and determination of women from all walks of life, a shepherdess from Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, Afroze-Numa, has been named among the BBC’s 100 inspiring and influential women for 2023. Afroze-Numa, one of the last Wakhi shepherdesses, has been tending to goats, yaks, and sheep for nearly three decades, continuing a centuries-old tradition …

The Punjab Excise Department has decided to eliminate the need for visiting its offices for the registration and transfer of motorcycles and cars. In an announcement on its social media handles, the department announced that it will soon be introducing another service. Citizens across Punjab will be able to register or transfer their vehicles from the comfort of their own …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on November 29 if 55 ‘missing’ Baloch students were not recovered by the next hearing. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani’s directives came as he heard a case concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the Baloch Enforced Disappearances Commission. Along with the caretaker prime minister, interim ministers …

A subcommittee of the federal cabinet on Wednesday recommended placing the names of Pakistan Tehreel-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and 27 others on the Exit Control List in connection with the £190 million case. The Ministry of Interior, in a post on X, said a meeting of the subcommittee was held today and it was attended by interim …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday said peace in the region could not be guaranteed till the resolution of the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between Pakistan and India. ” Let me make it clear that there can be no peace without the settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir issue,” he said in his address at the graduation …

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: The 14th Annual Vintage & Classic Car Show Rally, which commenced on Nov. 12 in Karachi, recently concluded in Balahisar Fort of northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar city. About 51 vintage cars featuring brands like Mercedes, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Mini, and Volkswagen graced the streets and enchanted the spectators with their elegant and sophisticated designs. People visit a vintage and …

Caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jillani addressing the floor of the Senate meeting said that Pakistan took up the issue of Azad Visa holder’s arrest with Saudi Arabia at a very high level. FM Jilani observed that several times those holding independent visas are arrested in Saudi Arabia. “The matter has also been raised with the Saudi Foreign Minister,” Jalil …

The Caretaker Balochistan Education Minister, Abdul Qadir Bakhsh Baloch, has disclosed that approximately 3,500 schools in the province have had to shut down in the past two months due to a severe shortage of teachers. Addressing the issue, he explained, “The provincial Education Department is grappling with a critical lack of teachers. Owing to political and departmental constraints, the department …

Activist, author, and motivational speaker Taqwa Ahmad, 16, has been appointed as UNICEF’s first-ever Youth Advocate in Pakistan. Hailing from Gujranwala, Punjab, Taqwa is a champion for peace, inclusivity, disability rights, and education. The appointment announced on World Children’s Day encourages children to raise their voices and become changemakers for child rights. “I am humbled and excited to become a …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has fined a man Rs. 100,000 for not paying ‘Haq Mehr’ to his wife after six years of marriage. While addressing the applicant, Chief Justice Qazi Faez urged him to at least follow the principles of Islam even if he doesn’t recognize Pakistan’s law, adding that Haq Mehr is the right of one’s wife. In …

While condemning the atrocities committed by Israel, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday called upon the world powers to help end the brutal killing of innocent people, especially children. “We are witnessing the children holocaust in Gaza that must have to be stopped immediately,” he said while addressing an event in connection with the Universal Children’s Day in …

Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh Maqbool Baqar has expressed hope that the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline issue will be resolved soon Caretaker CM was talking with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam, who called on him today. Maqbool Baqar talking to Iran’s envoy said that the border market has opened between the two countries. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam has said …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has demanded the notification issued regarding the appointment of the Official Secrets Act special court judge, as well as reports about the supposed security threats to Imran Khan. The court then adjourned the proceedings until tomorrow morning, 11am. The IHC also extended the order halting the jail trial till tomorrow. A division bench of the …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered to keep all educational institutions closed on all Saturdays until the end of January, owing to the relentless heavy smog. The court directed the deputy commissioner and other government institutions to issue notifications to shut down schools, colleges, and universities on Saturdays after consultations with the member judicial water commission. Justice Shahid Karim …