Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that the reported confession of ex-principal secretary Azam Khan was a “charge sheet” against PTI chief Imran Khan. His remarks came as an alleged confession of Azam, Imran’s principal secretary when he was prime minister, surfaced on social media wherein he claimed that the narrative behind the cipher which the PTI chief has …

Punjab Home Department on Wednesday decided to impose section 14 during first 10 days of the month of Muharram and maintain law and order and summoned Pakistan Army to ensure public safety. In this regard, official notification has also been issued, implementing Section 144 across Punjab during the first 10 days of Muharram-ul-Haram. The notification outlines several other restrictions to …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday directed Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan to seek the government’s directives on Pakistan Army Act 1952, saying that “the Army Act does not apply to all”. The law applied to a “specific class”, CJP Bandial said during the hearing of a set of pleas against trials of …

Pakistan’s passport retained its position as the fourth-worst in the world, according to The Henley Passport Index a London-based immigration consultancy as it released its Q3 2023 Global Ranking on Tuesday. Pakistan was ranked at the same position in the same period of the previous year as well as in December 2022, coming ahead only of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. …

At least 11 people were killed and six others were injured on Wednesday after a building’s wall under construction collapsed at Islamabad’s Peshawar Road during the heavy rains. The wall was 100-foot wide and 11-foot high, under which they had set up a tent to live at the construction site. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to the Pakistan …

Water ambulance, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched Tuesday (today) ensuring timely medical transportation for the island’s residents. The long-standing healthcare challenge faced by the inhabitants of Baba, Bhit, and Shams Pir islands off the coast of Karachi has finally found a solution following a collaborative effort between NGOs, government authorities, and local communities. The absence of a hospital on …

The recent surge in fines for motorcycle riders without helmets has taken a toll not only on the wallets of the violators but also on those seeking to comply with the law. As authorities tighten their grip on road safety regulations, the prices of helmets have skyrocketed, further burdening riders who are already facing the consequences of hefty penalties. Authorities …

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has clarified that the date of dissolution of the National Assembly has not been decided yet amid reports that the two major parties in ruling coalition – PML-N and PPP – had agreed to dissolve the lower house on August 8. “The date [of dissolution of National Assembly] will be decided in …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast that Pakistan will likely experience widespread rains as monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea will likely penetrate the country’s upper and central parts from today (Tuesday). These currents are expected to intensify on July 19. The weather forecast department has advised all authorities concerned to remain ‘alert’ during the forecast period, as the country …

A suicide blast took place near security forces’ vehicle in Peshawar’s Hayatabad area, police said on Tuesday. At least 10 people including seven sustained injuries in the blast, Security forces have cordoned off the area. Superintendent of Police (SP) Cantt Waqas Rafiq confirmed the suicide blast saying that the explosion took place near Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle. The target of …

China has rolled over a $600 million loan to Pakistan, helping shore up the country’s foreign exchange reserves on the back of an IMF deal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday. This was in addition to over $5 billion in loans that longtime ally China has rolled over for Pakistan in the last three months, the prime minister said …

Three minor girls were found brutally murdered near their residence in Muzaffargarh on Tuesday with law enforcers tracing the culprit, a senior police official said. It is not clear if there was more than one killer involved at this stage. District Police Officer (DPO) Muzaffargarh Syed Hasnain Haider stated that the police were informed about the disappearance of three sisters …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the federal government’s request to constitute a full court bench to hear a set of pleas challenging the trial of civilians in the country’s military courts. The development came as a six-judge larger bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and consisting Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya …

The military’s top brass on Monday vowed to fully support the “strategic initiatives of the government” for the revival of the economy by providing all possible “technical and management assistance” for the overall well-being of the people of Pakistan, the military’s media wing said. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the resolve was expressed at the …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday suspended its previous ruling which stopped the Punjab caretaker government from leasing land in three districts to the Pakistan Army for corporate farming on a 20-year lease. In March, the Punjab government had signed an agreement to hand over at least 45,267 acres in three districts, Bhakkar, Khushab, and Sahiwal, to the Pakistan …

After several reports, the government’s Ministry of IT and Telecom has finally decided to take action against illegal loan apps, and banned over 40 of them, signalling just how widespread the issue had become. As per a statement released by the IT and Telecom ministry on Monday, Federal Minister Aminul Haq also directed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe for supporting and helping Pakistan to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the report, premier made the remarks in a telephone conversation with the president of Sri Lanka, which had secured a preliminary agreement with the IMF in September last year after defaulting …

The Lahore deputy commissioner (DC) has issued a 30-day detention order for PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO), it emerged on Monday. The order, which was issued late last night, stated that Elahi would be held at Lahore’s Camp Jail, where he has been incarcerated since last month. It came after …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered a fine of Rs. 5,000 for motorcyclists without helmets to improve road safety. Due to the unsatisfactory performance of the authorities, the court has decided to intervene. Justice Shahid Karim issued this ruling after hearing petitions about the city’s smog. He ordered the traffic police to administer strict helmet rules during the hearing. …

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and ex-Imran Khan aide Pervez Khattak officially launched his political party on Monday, naming it Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTIP). A significant number of provincial and national assembly members, totaling 57, have joined PTIP to support Pervez Khattak’s leadership.Notable members include Ishtiaq Armar, Ziaullah Bangash, Ghazan Jamal, Agha Gandapur, Ahtesham Javed, Akbar, and Ahmed Hussain Shah. …

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) voiced strong concerns against the decision of the government in the center to hold general polls based on the 2017 census. MQM-P Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui whose party is a stakeholder in the government told journalists during a presser that the population of Karachi is around 30 million, which was about 14.9 million in …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi lamented that, despite being a major stakeholder in the country’s political setup, his party was not being taken into confidence over election reforms. During a media talk at a district kacheri in Multan, the PTI stalwart remarked: “Section 9 of the Election Act 2017 is very vague.” The Parliamentary Committee on Electoral …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken a decisive step by revoking the party membership of six individuals.The members include Haji Shaukat Ali, Mujahid Metla, Nadia Aziz, Saleem Baryar, Syed Zulfiqar, and Usman Tarakai. A formal notification was issued, bearing the signature of Secretary General Umar Ayub, to communicate the cancellation of their party memberships. The notification explicitly cites the reasons …

In a tragic incident, a tourist van carrying passengers veered off the road and plunged into a deep ravine in the Thalichi area of Gilgit Baltistan’s Diamer district, resulting in the loss of at least five lives and leaving 15 others injured. The van was en route to Gilgit from Islamabad via the renowned Karakoram Highway when the accident occurred, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the reduction in petroleum product prices has been possible due to the strengthening of the rupee against the dollar. Addressing the Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme event on Sunday, the PM attributed the price decrease to a positive impact of the recent standby agreement with the IMF. He added that if the agreement had …

Two Pakistanis emerged victorious for remarkable contributions in their respective fields at the Global Women Awards ceremony held in London. Huma Fakhar, a Pakistani businesswoman, received the Global Woman Inspiration Award, highlighting her inspiring achievements, while Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib, a philanthropist, was honoured with the Global Man of the Decade award for his efforts towards Pakistan’s welfare. Both the …

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said the government had decided not to notify the latest census and that upcoming elections would be held on the basis of the 2017 census “The CCI (Council of common Interests) has to complete its term. If this new census is not notified by then, the next elections will be [held] on the basis of the …

ISLAMABAD: Car lifting incidents and mobile phone snatching have increased manifold in the federal capital during the last week, as armed persons snatched 68 mobile phones and auto thieves stole 88 vehicles from various parts of the city. According to the data, the city police also registered 10 cases of robbery and snatching of cash at gunpoint, in which, citizens …

The Islamabad police have arrested the suspect involved in the recent alleged rape of a woman at one of the trails of the capital’s Margalla Hills, it said on Sunday. In the early hours of Friday, the Islamabad police had registered a first information report (FIR) after the woman had complained that a man had lured her with the prospect …

ISLAMABAD: While munching on traditional steamed beef dumplings and noodles during a Pakistan-China cultural event in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, 12-year-old Muhmmad Irfan could not hide his love for Chinese food. “The variety of delicious dishes the Chinese cuisine offered made it one of the most favorite cuisines in Pakistan … Especially after the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched, …

Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar of the Supreme Court has said that the rise in population of a country has an impact on courts as well, as the number of pending cases before a judge increases. The judge gave these remarks while chairing the second day of a conference on population and resources, organized by the Law and Justice Commission at …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved on Saturday the appointment of Fuad Asadullah Khan as the new Director General (DG) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). According to an official notification, Fuad’s appointment is on a contract basis for a period of three years. “Mr Fuad, a BS-21 officer of the IB, presently working as Commandant, IB Academy, has been posted under …

Even though the Banking Crimes Court of Lahore has issued the release order for PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a money laundering case, his freedom from the Camp Jail may just not be possible yet. The security superintendent of police has submitted a written request to the Lahore deputy commissioner for Elahi’s detention over disturbance of peace in three …

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif while taking Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Fazlur Rehman in confidence over the Dubai meeting assured to keep him in the loop on key political decisions. The assurance came during a telephonic conversation held between two bigwigs today, in which the country’s political landscape and Dubai meeting took centre stage. Sources privy …

Army chief General Asim Munir and Iranian Chief of General Staff Mohammad Bagheri have agreed to enhance bilateral military, defense, security and educational cooperation. According to an Iranian news agency, the army chief visited the headquarters of the Iranian armed forces in Tehran during his ongoing visit to the neighbouring country. Iranian Chief of General Staff Major General Mohammad Baqheri …

Heavy rainfall pounded Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday, leading to the declaration of a rain emergency in the twin cities and triggering local authorities to deploy machinery along roads to drain the rainwater. Managing Director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), Muhammad Tanveer, said a rain emergency has been declared in Rawalpindi as relentless downpours, which commenced in the …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside orders to keep a Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) member’s name in the Fourth Schedule, it said in a written verdict issued on Saturday. The Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 (ATA) is a list of individuals placed under observation by the government on suspicion of their involvement in terrorism or sectarianism. Today, …

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday strongly rebuked Afghanistan for “neglecting its duties as a neighbouring and fraternal country”, and for disregarding vital obligations made in the Doha peace agreement, specifically its commitment to prevent the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities. The minister’s statement comes just a day after the armed forces of Pakistan voiced their “serious concerns …

Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari have reached a consensus on the appointment of a caretaker set-up for the highly anticipated upcoming general election. The breakthrough occurred during a meeting between top guns held in Dubai. According to sources privy to the matter, the meeting between Nawaz Sharif …

The anti-corruption court (ATC) in Lahore has summoned DIG Jails for not executing the robkar (release order) of former Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi – in a case of illegal appointments in the Punjab Assembly. The court has directed the DIG to appear before it on July 19, expressing dissatisfaction with the superintendent of prisons for violating court orders. …