Polling has ended for the election of members of 30 seats of the Senate for six years. 59 candidates were running in the Upper House election. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was elected senator on the technocrat seat with 224 votes, while Raja Ansar got 81 votes. Moreover, five votes rejected, sources said. PPP’s Rana Mahmoodul Hasan was also elected senator …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns an Israeli missile strike that hit the consulate building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Tuesday. “The attack is an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Syria and undermines its stability and security,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that “it is a …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said appeal against the conviction would be fixed for hearing after Eid holidays. Accountability court’s Judge Muhammad Bashir had sentenced Khan and Bushra to 14 years in prison with …

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered to arrange Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi meeting on Eid-ul-Fitr. As per details, IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard Bushra Bibi’s request to be transferred from Bani Gala Sub Jail to Adiala Jail. The court ordered the authorities to arrange Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s meeting on …

The Pakistan-China Khunjarab border was opened for bilateral trade and tourism after four months of closure. Khunjerab border, the only land crossing connecting Pakistan with China is located at an altitude of about 15,000 feet above sea level. According to the protocol agreement of 1985, the border is closed for traffic from December 1 to March 31 due to snowfall. …

On the orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the cleanliness campaign titled ‘Suthra Punjab’ kicked off when she assumed power as chief executive in the province and now it has been concluded but to no avail, the situation on the ground did no change at all contrary to authorities and civil bureaucracy tall claims. It is learned that the …

The Supreme Court has taken a suo motu notice of the letter written to the Supreme Judicial Council by six judges of the Islamabad High Court. A seven-member bench of the SC, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, will hear the case at 11:30am on Wednesday. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Mandokhel, Justice …

ISLAMABAD: Raising his hands in prayer according to Muslim traditions while breaking his fast at dusk in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muhammad Rashid made a wish for the health and happiness of Chinese volunteers serving food to Pakistanis at a makeshift dining place on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. Rashid, who sells ice cream here to financially …

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday felicitated the Christian community on observance of Easter. The president said that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed constitutional rights to all religious communities. The president, in a message, said that all the communities enjoyed religious, political, social and economic rights in Pakistan. “The Christian community is a precious asset for Pakistan,” he said, adding that …

The escalating number of cases has sparked concerns among authorities and citizens alike, prompting calls for urgent measures to address the stray dog population and ensure public safety. In a concerning surge of dog bite cases, Dadu has emerged with the highest number of dog bite incidents in Sindh, totaling 289 cases, citing National Institute of Health (NIH) sources. Following …

In what might seem as a departure from its earlier position of not becoming part of the government, the PPP in Punjab has hinted at accepting portfolios in the provincial cabinet when it expanded after Eidul Fitr. This move might pave the way for its entry into the federal cabinet as well. Ali Haider Gilani, the PPP parliamentary leader in …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the country wants to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia during his meeting with Moscow’s envoy to Islamabad. The statement from the Prime Minister’s Office stated that the premier highlighted a number of areas, particularly in energy, trade and investment during his meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Albert P. Khorev. The …

Tragedy struck Muawiya village in Bannu as heavy rains caused the wall of a house to cave in, killing four children and an adult, with several others injured. As per rescue sources, the victims, aged between five and seven years old, were identified as Asim, Owais, Tanzeela, and Wasila. Rescue efforts were swiftly launched by Bannu’s Rescue 1122 officials, who, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a federal cabinet meeting on Saturday. The meeting, to be held in Lahore virtually through a video link, is expected to lay out clear targets and objectives for ministries across various sectors, including the economy, agriculture, industry and trade, minerals, IT, and education. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Sharif may outline the points of …

The Supreme Court decided on Thursday that no private person would be made party to the Mubarak Sani case review, but any individual or institution could make their written submission to the court within two weeks’ time. Heading a three-member bench, including Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa ruled that the definition …

The government’s move to outsource the country’s airports has attracted the interest of seven international companies. According to sources, companies based in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Qatar, UAE, Malaysia and Turkiye have expressed their willingness to participate in the privatisation process. The aviation ministry authorities have been entrusted with the responsibilities to deal with the matter. Under the outsourcing plan, …

The candidates vying for a spot in the Senate from Balochistan in the upcoming elections to the Upper House of parliament have been elected unopposed on all the seats. The election commission announced that the candidates from Balochistan were elected unopposed on all seats of the Senate. The seats up for grabs from Balochistan were seven general seats, two women’s …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive steps to bolster inter-provincial coordination and cooperation by establishing the Council of Common Interests (CCI). The announcement comes following the issuance of a notification, which bears the stamp of approval from the PM himself. According to the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the eight-member CCI as its chairman. The council …

Alarming revelations have surfaced regarding the safety of drinking water, even within the hallowed halls of parliament. Recent reports indicate that the drinking water supplied to Parliament House and lodges has been deemed harmful to health, raising concerns among lawmakers and staff alike. The Pakistan Council for Research on Water Resources (PCRW) has brought this critical issue to light, sending …

ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the media report claiming that a Chinese company ‘laid off’ over 2,000 workers from the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project after the killing of Chinese nationals in a suicide attack in Shangla district, the Power Construction Corporation of China Limited (PCCCL) has reiterated that all site workers and office staff will be back to work after a …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting on Thursday with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa at the Supreme Court to discuss the startling revelations made by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges about interference of intelligence agencies in judicial matters. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan were also present …

After the Senate elections, an alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the upcoming by-elections has also hit a roadblock. Sources reveal that the PML-N has declined to withdraw its candidate in favour of the PPP contender. Despite efforts to broker consensus between the two parties, talks failed to yield a favourable outcome. …

The Supreme Court has granted conditional permission for military courts to pronounce their reserved judgments, although with specific conditions. A six-member bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, conducted a hearing on intra-court appeals concerning the trial of civilians in military courts. The other members of the bench were Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Musarrat Hilali, and …

The federal cabinet has given its nod to include the names of 24 individuals in the Exit Control List (ECL), as per a summary circulated through the cabinet by the Interior Ministry. Among the notable names approved for inclusion in the ECL are journalists Sami Ibrahim and Imran Riaz Khan. Both individuals have been recommended for inclusion in the ECL …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted the PTI permission to hold a political rally in the federal capital on April 6. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq presided over the hearing of PTI’s plea against denial of permission by law enforcement agencies citing security concerns. “One’s right of assembly cannot be taken away,” said the judge as he directed the …

An application has been filed with the Supreme Court to form a commission to investigate the allegations stemming from a letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Supreme Judicial Council. The application, submitted by Mian Dawood Advocate, calls for a thorough inquiry into the allegations levelled in the judges’ letter through a high-level commission, …

A high-level security meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, conducted an audit of the security measures being ensured for foreign nationals, especially Chinese. In the wake of Tuesday’s attack on Chinese engineers in Shangla, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a high-level security meeting aimed at evaluating and enhancing the security measures for foreigners, with a special focus on Chinese …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed to promptly bring to justice the perpetrators and accomplices of the attack on Chinese nationals in the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province when visiting the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s office said. Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, …

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan strongly condemn the terrorist attack that killed five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani citizen in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan stated. The attack happened at about 1:00 p.m. local time when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in the …

ISLAMABAD: Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan confirmed. The attack happened at about 1:00 p.m. local time (0800 GMT) when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in the province, was attacked by terrorists, …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Tuesday by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) counsel that the interior ministry is answerable for the banning of social media platform X in the country. The remarks by the PTA counsel came during the hearing of a petition against the ban on the social media platform. The hearing was presided over by …

A judge of the Peshawar High Court has emphasised that both the government and the opposition must tolerate criticism at each other. The judge made these remarks as a division bench of the court, comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed, presided over a hearing concerning a notice issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to MNA Shandana Gulzar …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the crucial role of taxpayers in the country’s development, acknowledging their contributions to increasing exports and addressing economic challenges. Addressing the Tax Excellence Awards 2024 ceremony in Islamabad, taxpayers were architects of Pakistan, as they helped increase exports. “We have to work together to solve the country’s economic conditions and challenges. The federation has …

In the run-up to the Senate elections scheduled for the first week of April, the political landscape across Pakistan is once again being dominated by familiar faces and family ties rather than merit-based selections. The trend is evident across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and Balochistan, reflecting a nationwide phenomenon of prioritising personal relationships and dynastic politics over a democratic …

Major progress reported in the repatriation of Afghan citizens. As of March 24, 2024, the number of illegal Afghans voluntarily returning to their homeland has surged to 520,692, with the repatriation process ongoing. Over the past 12 days, from March 12 to March 24, a total of 7,186 Afghan individuals, including 2,874 men, 1,543 women, and 2,769 children, have chosen …

Principle Aitchison College Michael Thompson has resigned from his post due to political interference in his official work. Federal Minister Ahad Cheema’s family requested not to charge fees during the holidays due to shifting to Islamabad, Principal Aitchison College Michael Thomson rejected the request for a fee waiver, but the Governor House Secretariat by using their powers issued a notification …

FC Balochistan (North) conducted anti-trafficking operations across various areas of Balochistan in collaboration with other organizations. From March 6th to March 24th, 2024, a huge amount of illegal goods was intercepted, preventing its entry into the region. A total of 12 metric tons of drugs, 1135 solar panels and inverters, 410 cartons of cigarettes, and 39,260 liters of Iranian diesel …

Islamabad District and Sessions Court Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Supraon Monday issued the production orders of PTI founder Imran Khan on the six bail cases of former prime minister and his wife Bushra bibi. Despite the court order, the PTI founder could not appear on the video link, and despite the order, Jail Superintendent Adiala did not ensure the …

The Supreme Court (SC) hearing intra-court appeals against the civilian trial in the military courts sought a detailed report of the accused persons who were declared innocent in the May 9 cases. A 6-member larger bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musrat Hilali, and Justice Irfan Saadat …

ISLAMABAD: In northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar, artisans still preserve the traditional craft of making pottery, locally known as “Peshawar pottery”. Peshawar pottery is made from a special blend of white clay and ground glass, which makes it stronger and more durable. A worker makes pottery in northwest Pakistan’s Peshawar on March 24, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)  A worker makes pottery …