ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) continues its determined efforts to eliminate the illegal provision of internet services. In this regard, PTA, in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), successfully conducted raids in Daharki, District Ghotki, and Johar Town, Lahore. The raid targeted an illegal internet service provider located at Zafar Bazar Road in Daharki during which equipment of …

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Youth Program will reintroduce the laptop scheme this year, according to the announcement made by Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs. In a recent press conference, the SAPM revealed that the scheme aims to provide 100,000 laptops to the youth. Expressing regret over the discontinuation of the scheme …

ISLAMABAD: ECP counsel says Supreme Court rules do not reduce Constitutional authority A three-member Supreme Court bench has resumed hearing in the review petition of the election commission against the court’s verdict announcing polls in Punjab on May 14. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Muneeb Akhtar, …

LAHORE: Former Punjab governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema, and former provincial ministers Dr Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed on Thursday reaffirmed that they were standing with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) despite a crackdown against the party by security agencies. While being produced in the court, Omar was asked if he was still standing with Imran Khan, he said: “Absolutely. I …

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan challenged on Thursday the invoking of Article 245 in the Supreme Court (SC). Under Article 245, the army can be called in to aid the civil administration. Imran has named Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, ex-president Asif Ali Zardari, Foreign Minister …

LAHORE: Punjab Police on Thursday arrived at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi’s residence in Lahore after an Anti-Corruption Court (ATC) dismissed his pre-arrest bail in a case pertaining to irregularities in development projects launched during his term as the Punjab chief minister. During the hearing, Judge Ali Raza rejected Elahi’s plea seeking an exemption from appearance in court after …

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday formed a five-judge larger bench to take up petitions against the formation of a three-member judicial inquiry commission probing the audio leaks. Apart from the chief justice, the five-man bench includes Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Waheed. Last week, …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s arrest and the subsequent May 9 attacks on military installations have shocked the country, shaken its politics, and left marks that will be felt in the coming months. In the span of just a few days, PTI’s political significance has been jolted, as dozens of lawmakers and senior politicians have left the party. …

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan observed Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan (Day of Honouring the Martyrs of Pakistan), a day dedicated to paying rich tribute to the brave heroes who laid down their lives for the defense and prosperity of the country. The solemn occasion is marked with various events with the main ceremony at Pakistan Army General Headquarters (GHQ). The day begins with the national …

LAHORE: The federal government has decided to add the names of 80 people, including PTI Chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, to the no-fly list. Those included in the no-fly list and barred from travelling abroad include Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi PTI leaders Murad Saeed, Maleeka Bukhari, Fawad Chaudhry and Hammad Azhar. PTI’s Qasim Suri, Asad Qaiser, Dr. …

ISLAMABAD: ECP counsel says Supreme Court rules do not reduce Constitutional authority A three-member Supreme Court bench has resumed hearing in the review petition of the election commission against the court’s verdict announcing polls in Punjab on May 14. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Muneeb Akhtar, …

LAHORE: In a significant development in the case of arson and vandalism at Corps Commander House, Lahore, the commanding officer has sought the custody of 16 miscreants for action against them under the Army Act. The Anti-Terrorism Court Lahore has accepted the commanding officer’s plea. The court has ordered to hand over 16 suspects, including former MPA Mian Akram Usman, to …

LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has approached the Supreme Court against the alleged attempt to dissolve the party. The petition maintains that attempts are being made to dissolve the PTI through fear and arrests. It also said that houses were being raided and arrests made without registering cases. The Lahore Corps Commander House is actually Jinnah House, and legally a …

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced its decision to refund Rs. 55,000 as the ‘Qurbani amount’ to both regular and sponsorship scheme pilgrims before they depart for Hajj in Saudi Arabia. This decision followed special instructions from the Minister of Religious Affairs, Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood. Pilgrims are encouraged to collect the amount from their …

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Thursday rejected the demand for extending the physical remand of PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid and instead sent her to prison on 14-day judicial remand, ATC judge Abhar Gul Khan conducted the hearing of the case against Yasmin Rashid, who was accused of attacking Jinnah House, anti-State speech and blocking Sherpao Bridge. She …

QUETTA: The security forces on Wednesday killed six terrorists actively involved in hostile activities against the forces, extortion, and target killing of innocent civilians during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted on their reported presence in the general area Kot Azam of South Waziristan District. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, the terrorists were killed in an intense …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry parts ways with Imran Khan as he resigned from the party position of Senior Vice President. PTI leader announced his separation from the party as well as ‘break’ from politics on his Twitter account. “I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore, I have resigned from party position and parting ways …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that he is ready to constitute a committee for talks with the ‘powerful quarters’ and he is ready to step back if that panel is convinced on two things. He addressed his supporters soon after PTI leader and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry quit the party. ‘the …

ISLAMABAD: A three-member bench headed by CJP considered new points during proceedings of the review petition filed by ECP Ask your people not to use harsh words in parliament, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial told the Attorney General of Pakistan while hearing the country’s top electoral authority’s petition, seeking a review of the top court’s decision for an …

QUETTA: At least four people including three security officials have been martyred in an apparent suicide blast near army checkpost of North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on Wednesday, local officials said. Reports citing sources stated that the deceased and injured had been shifted to Miranshah hospital. In the meantime, officials have cordoned off the area.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered to release Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Secretary General Asad Umar. Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb declared the arrest under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) null and void. The court also court Asad Umar to submit a declaration. The judge remarked and asked Asad Umar to delete his tweets and warned that in …

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is being considered. He said this while talking to the media at the Parliament House. On the other hand, PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar said if the party was banned, it would be challenged in the Supreme Court. Talking to local media, the lawyer said …

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced summer vacation schedule for schools all over the province. According to details, School Education Department (SED) finalized the summer holidays, starting on 6 June. The holidays will end on 20 August and the academic process will resume on 21 August. Earlier this week, the All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) announced summer vacation for …

KARACHI: The Sindh government Wednesday announced launching an electric taxi service in Karachi, According to Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon, the taxi service will be started in the new financial year. He said that the youth would get employment with the start of the electric taxi service in Karachi. He added that 150 taxis would be launched in the first phase. …

ISLAMABAD: Atif Mian, a noted Pakistani-American economist and currently a professor of Economics, Public Policy, and Finance at Princeton University, slammed government policies as the South Asian economy continues to struggle with a growing balance of payment crisis. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, in which he compared Ghana, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and what it teaches us about …

ISLAMAABD: Faisal Vawda, a former federal minister claimed on Wednesday that ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed was the “architect” and “mastermind” of the corruption case Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan is currently facing regarding the Al-Qadir Trust. “My compulsion today was to tell the nation that when you say the beneficiary is Imran, [ ] the biggest is …

SIALKOT: On Tuesday a wanted criminal from Saudi Arabia was apprehended by the National Central Bureau (NCB) of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Interpol Pakistan. The suspect, identified as Abrar Ahmed, was wanted by the Sialkot Police in connection with a rape case. An Interpol spokesperson confirmed this information and stated that the suspect was subsequently transferred to Islamabad Airport. …

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has launched another crackdown against vehicles that emit smoke or have pressure horns. The step has been enforced upon the special instructions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, ICTP’s public relations officer (PRO) told the media. All Zonal Deputy Superintendents have been directed to take strict action against vehicles …

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has at present eight (8) non-functional (irreparable) as well as un-serviceable (repairable) aircraft. According to the official data, two Boeing 777 aircraft are un-serviceable while one is non-functional. Furthermore, two Airbus A-320 are un-serviceable. The data further noted that three ATR are un-serviceable while one is non-functional. Here is the breakdown of all non-functional and …

LAHORE: Lahore is the world’s most polluted city by Air Quality Index (AQI) according to various sources. A report published by The Urban Unit reveals that vehicles are the biggest contributors to the rising pollution in Lahore. The percentage of the transport sector contributing to pollution is significantly higher than any other contributing factor, the report adds. A snapshot of …

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is making significant strides in enhancing the recreational facilities for residents of the federal capital with the development of multiple modern parks. According to official sources within the CDA, over the past decade, approximately 37 public parks have already been established, and the authority is actively working on a policy to further increase their …

ISLAMABAD: Constitution allows Supreme Court to review its decisions, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial remarked while hearing the country’s top electoral authority’s petition, seeking a review of the top court’s decision for an election date in the Punjab province. A three-member bench of the top court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, comprising Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and Justice …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday arrived in Rawalpindi to appear before the National Accountability Beauru (NAB) in an alleged illegal transfer of 190 million pounds in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Sources privy to the matter said the anti-graft team interrogated the deposed premier for more than one hour. While during the investigation, …

SAWAT: As temperatures rose and the snow began to melt in the upper areas, the Swat River swelled, leading to a significant increase in water levels on Tuesday. Consequently, hotels and shops in Bahrain Bazaar were submerged by the flooding. However, there were no reports of casualties or damage to human life during the incident. The rising water flow resulted …

ISLAMABAD: The weather office forecasted that dust-raising winds with thunderstorm rain are expected in parts of the country. As per weather prediction, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, Northeastern Balochistan, upper Sindh, Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan are likely to receive rains while hot and dry weather is likely elsewhere in the country. In the past 24 hours, hot and dry weather …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was dealt a major blow on Tuesday when two senior party leaders, Shireen Mazari and Fayyazul Hassan Chohan, announced they were leaving the party. After her release from prison, Mazari also announced quitting politics, citing health problems and her daughter’s difficulties since her arrest. During the press conference, she also condemned the violence that followed …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Tuesday adjourned the Punjab assembly election delay case till Wednesday while stating that the rights of millions of people in the country are linked to polls. During the hearing of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition to revisit the April 4 SC ruling ordering holding of elections in May, SC Justice …

PESHAWAR: Militants stormed a natural gas and oil extraction plant in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, killing four police and two private guards, police said. The attack by up to 50 militants took place at a plant run by the MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company in Hangu district near the Afghan border, said police official Irfan Khan. …

ISLAMABAD: The judicial commission formed to investigate the validity of audio leaks has announced that its proceedings will be made public. The commission was formed under Section 3 of the Inquiry Commission Act 2017, which states that “whenever it is expedient to conduct an inquiry into any definite matter of public importance, the Federal Government may, by notification in the …

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said on Monday the recent attacks on military installations and memorials are “intolerable”, and announced that May 25 will be observed as “Pakistan Martyrs Day”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military’s media wing, the army chief passed these remarks in a ceremony held at the General Headquarters, …