Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Wednesday that his party will compete with the government with verve at every level. Expressing his thoughts, Qaiser had demanded the release of Moazzam Khan Jatoi and Ameer Sultan. “The court should present any cases against the lawmakers.” The former National Assembly speaker took a swipe at the incumbent government, saying, “The …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Monday that the country’s southern port city of Karachi might face an increase in temperature during the next two days. The PMD said in a statement that the city’s heat intensity is likely to surge with hot and humid conditions prevailing for the next 24 hours after the sea winds have stopped. …

The e-procurement system under the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is being implemented in 27 ministries and 280 public departments, Managing Director PPRA Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said. In a press statement, the PPRA managing director said the e-procurement system was initiated to reduce the public expenditures through transparency. Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi said that after its implementation in 27 ministries and …

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government decided to launch a free meal program for students of primary schools. According to the details, the pilot project will initially be launched in Abbottabad and Swat which will be expanded to other divisional headquarters of the province. Approximately 70,000 kids will receive regular meals every day as part of the program. The scheme will cost approximately …

The Pakistani Foreign Office has issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Imambargah Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi al-Kabir, Muscat, Oman, which resulted in multiple casualties, including the deaths of four Pakistani nationals and injuries to many others. According to Pakistan’s Ambassador to Oman, Imran Ali, the attack occurred on Tuesday morning as worshippers gathered for religious …

Eight Pakistan Army personnel were martyred and 10 terrorists killed in a recent attack on the Bannu Cantonment. According to Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the armed forces’ media wing, the security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment when 10 terrorists attempted to breach its defences on the morning of July 15. The terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into one …

The United States on Monday commented on Pakistan government’s recent decision to ban PTI, saying that any such moves against a political party was of “great concern” to it. In its latest attempt to suppress the PTI, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government on Monday announced that it has decided to ban the party and seek Article 6 proceedings …

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) is reportedly divided over the federal government’s decision to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to an inside story of the party’s meeting revealed by sources, the PML-N leadership has differing opinions on the matter, with some leaders expressing reservations over the government’s political strategy. The party’s meeting, which was scheduled to discuss the ban on PTI, …

Security forces have foiled a ‘terrorist attack’ on Bannu Cantt (Cantonment) on early Monday morning. According to sources, the terrorists attempted to enter the Cantt by detonating an explosive-laden vehicle on the road between the outer wall of Bannu Cantt and the supply depot at 4:40 am. Security forces responded promptly, confining the terrorists to a corner and thwarting their plans. …

In its latest attempt to suppress the PTI, the federal government on Monday announced that it has decided to ban the party and seek Article 6 proceedings against its founder Imran Khan, ex-president Dr Arif Alvi, and former NA deputy speaker, Qasim Suri. The move appears to be an attempt to prevent incarcerated former prime minister Khan’s PTI from becoming …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to expose elements spreading uncertainty and instability in the country. He made these remarks during a meeting with Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Senate and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Senator Irfan Siddiqui. PM Shehbaz Sharif stressed the government as well as PML-N to pay attention to …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. President Asif Ali Zardari in his message, expressed deep shock over the attack, saying that such violence has no place in politics. The president expressed his best wishes for the speedy recovery of Donald Trump and also …

After the Supreme Court’s verdict over reserved seats, the MNAs have started submitting their statements on oath about affiliation with the PTI, on Sunday. The MNAs submitting their statements to the PTI secretariat. The party’s main leaders Omar Ayub, Shaharyar Afridi, Ali Muhammad Khan and others have submitted their statements on oath with Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali. PTI’s Punjab …

Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Overseas Pakistanis Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain Sunday. During the meeting, Ambassador Lafta presented a list of travel agents who have been charging excessive fees to visitors. Minister Naqvi assured that action would be taken against these agents within a week. The meeting focused on providing maximum facilities …

Unity government has been considering calling the Senate and National Assembly meetings after Ashura Muharram, the PML-N sources claimed. Law Minister Azam Tarar proposed to the PML-N leadership to call a meeting of both houses and PML-N senior leaders and MPs instructed to stay in Islamabad after Ashura. The final decision to convene a meeting of the Senate and the …

Islamabad Accountability Court judge Muhammad Ali Warraich approved the eight-day physical remand of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on the plea of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the new Toshakhana reference case. Imran Khan’s lawyer Ch Zaheer Abbas said the anti-graft watchdog asked for a 14-day remand, earlier the court had given a 6-day remand. …

An Islamabad court has acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the iddat nikah case and also issued their release orders. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka admitted the appeals and pronounced his reserved verdict. With the appeals admitted, the decision of the trial court was set aside. Civil Judge Qudratullah had sentenced the PTI founder …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday vowed that after Balochistan, the federal government would also work in collaboration with the governments of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the welfare of farmers regarding the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar energy. Chairing a meeting on solarisation of agriculture tube wells and anti-power theft campaign at the PM House, …

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome met with federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss Pakistan-US relations and matters of mutual interest. The meeting focused on increasing cooperation in the fields of anti-terrorism, narcotics control, and security. During the discussions, both parties agreed on the importance of strengthening collaboration to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Minister Naqvi emphasized the significance …

Following the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict on reserved seats, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is poised to become the majority party in the National Assembly. The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan overturned the denial of reserved seats to the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council. Following the verdict of the SC, the ruling coalition has lost two-thirds majority in the lower house of the …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to prepare an action plan for the privatisation of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Cooperation (PASSCO). The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the matters related to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and PASSCO, also instructed to carry out the restructuring of the Wheat …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) eligible for seats reserved for women and minorities. The verdict was announced by a 13-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The ruling coalition has lost two-thirds majority in the lower house of the Parliament (NA), however, they still enjoy the simple majority …

Candidates and the Commission is under a constitutional duty to act, and construe and apply all statutory provisions, accordingly.” The verdict further declared that “for purposes, and within the meaning, of paragraphs (d) and (e) of clause (6) of Article 51 (“Article 51 Provisions”) and paragraph (c) of clause (3) of Article 106 (“Article 106 Provisions”) of the Constitution, the …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa addressed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the allocation of specific reserved seats. While reading out the dissent note on the case, the chief justice clarified that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) misinterpreted the court’s decision by declaring candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as independent, a move beyond the ECP’s authority. …

In a landmark event, Justice Aalia Neelum took the oath as the first woman chief justice of the Lahore High Court today. The oath-taking ceremony was held at 9:30am at the Governor House in Lahore, where Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider administered the oath. Following the ceremony, Chief Justice Neelum proceeded to the Lahore High Court, where she was honoured …

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Amir Farooq addressing the Islamabad High Court Bar Association Thursday said that a verdict in anger is not the right decision. Chief Justice Amir Farooq addressed a gathering of lawyers, emphasizing the importance of their role in the judicial system. “We have to play our role and leave, then you have to play your …

In the heart of Sindh, a new agricultural revolution is taking root with the cultivation of jackfruit (kathal), a bountiful nutritional crop that promises economic benefits for farmers and landowners alike. This versatile, heavy fruit originates from India and is celebrated as the national fruit of Bangladesh. It is also found in the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka. The fruit …

In another devastating road accident in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), 15 people lost their lives and two others were injured when their passenger jeep plummeted hundreds of feet down the road onto the bank of the Neelum River on Wednesday, allegedly due to a technical fault, officials said. The Muzaffarabad-bound jeep, modified to carry more passengers than its normal …

Pakistan has temporarily halted the repatriation of illegal immigrants, including Afghan refugees, following a request from the United Nations. According to sources, the decision came after the recent visit of UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi to Pakistan. During his visit, Grandi met with Afghan refugees in Peshawar and Haripur and held talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday told the National Assembly that the government had made no decision for the export of wheat. “No decision has been made for the export of wheat. I want to bring it on record before the House that there is no such decision for the wheat export,” he told the National Assembly responding to …

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert due to ongoing rains across various districts, including Lahore. Rainfall continues in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Jhelum, Sialkot, and Gujrat, prompting the PDMA to direct all deputy commissioners across the province to remain vigilant. The PDMA DG has instructed all departments concerned to be prepared to handle any emergency situations …

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack on the Muharram procession in Karachi with the arrest of a key militant. DIG CTD Asif Ijaz Sheikh disclosed that Mohammad Shoaib, affiliated with the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Dara Adam Khel, was apprehended in Etihad Town. DIG Sheikh revealed that Shoaib, after arriving in Karachi, joined the proscribed TTP …

Following ultrasound, and CT scan machines, the Punjab government has decided to outsource the management of operation theatres in public hospitals to private companies. This decision aims to improve the efficiency and quality of surgical services across the province. The Punjab government has informed the administration of government hospitals about the new initiative. Under this plan, private medical companies will …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the UN Refugee Agency to play its role in promoting durable solution to address the situation of Afghan refugees. Talking to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi in Islamabad, he stressed that the international community must recognize the burden being shouldered by Pakistan while hosting such a large refugee …

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict in the case related to the reserved seats of the Sunni Ittehad Council. A 13-member full court bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case related to the reserved seats of the Sunni Ittehad Council. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, …

The federal government has allowed the country’s top spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to tap telephones in view of national security and to avert any crime. A notification has also been issued. According to the notification, ISI has been authorized to record phone calls under Section 54 of the Pakistan Telecommunication Act 1996. It will be able to record any …

As Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has stayed polio-free this year so far, experts associated with vaccination campaigns are frustrated with new reasons for refusal of parents against the immunisation of children, exposing them to poliomyelitis, a crippling childhood ailment. During the last two anti-polio campaigns conducted in April and June, about 21,459 children remained unvaccinated due to flimsy demands of people in …

The Interior Ministry has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army across the country during Muharram to ensure peace and security. The deployment, sanctioned under Article 245 of the Constitution, comes in response to requests from various provincial governments and administrative regions. The governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, along with the administrations of Azad Jammu and Kashmir …

Kenya High Court judge declared the murder of the Pakistani journalist Arhsad Sharif in Kenya as illegal and unconstitutional penalized the Kenyan police officer involved in the planned target killing. Kenya’s Kajiado High Court has awarded Rs21.7 million to the family of slain Pakistani Journalist Arshad Sharif who was shot dead by Kenyan police officers in October 2022. While delivering …

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Center in Pakistan and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan have officially launched Nihao！ China- 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Online Season in Pakistan. “Nihao! China” – 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Season series of activities were organized by the Network of International Culturalink Entities (NICE), in …