President, PM laud security forces for successful operations in KP, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out successful operations against terrorists on the country’s northern and southern borders as well as in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In separate statements issued from the Presidency and the Prime Minister’s Office, the […]
PMD predicts dry weather across most parts of country
ISLAMABAD:Mainly dry weather is expected to prevail over most parts of the country on Thursday, while cold conditions are likely to continue in hilly areas during morning and night hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The Met Office forecast said daytime temperatures are expected to remain above normal across several regions. However, partly cloudy […]
IHC clears objections to PTI founder, wife’s appeals in Toshakhana-II case
ISLAMABAD : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has removed objections to the appeals filed by the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and his wife, Bushra Bibi, against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case. The hearing was conducted by Justice Khadem Hussain Soomro. Barrister Salman Safdar and Salman Akram Raja appeared before the court along with […]
FCC upholds tax authorities power to conduct raids without prior notice
ISLAMABAD : The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that tax authorities are legally empowered to conduct raids at any time without prior notice. The verdict was issued by Justice Aamer Farooq while deciding an appeal related to tax raids. The court held that it is not necessary for a formal case to be pending […]
Nothing matters to PTI except Imran Khan, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD; Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying that for the party, nothing matters except its founder Imran Khan. In a post on social media platform X, Asif claimed that the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is focused on forming a “release force” for the PTI founder but remains silent against terrorists and […]
Imran Khan tasked Sohail Afridi to organise street movement: Latif Khosa
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Latif Khosa on Wednesday said that Imran Khan has assigned Sohail Afridi the task of organising a street movement. Speaking on Dunya News programme “Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Sath,” Latif Khosa said that he had filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan today. He stated that the […]
Kohat police release photos of two suspects in Dr Mehwish murder case
PESHAWAR: Kohat Police have released photographs of the suspects wanted in the murder of Dr Mehwish, as two accused remain at large in the high-profile case. District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi said the suspects nominated in the case are Hayat Gul and Saif Ali Khan, who have been in hiding since the incident. He stated […]
LHC approves 24 lawyers for providing free legal aid to deserving people
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has approved a list of 24 lawyers recommended by the Punjab Bar Council to provide free legal aid. The approved lawyers will serve in various benches across the province, assisting clients in need of legal support. The list includes seven lawyers for the Principal Seat, five […]
Pakistan urges urgent steps to ensure safety of UN peacekeepers amid new technological threats
NEW YORK (APP) – As one of the world’s largest contributors to UN peacekeeping, Pakistan has issued a stark warning regarding the evolving dangers facing blue helmets, saying the growing use of unmanned aerial systems and other devices by hostile actors has transformed the threat environment. “Peacekeeping environments are becoming more complex, more fluid and […]
All tribes in Balochistan should support security forces, says Bugti
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has urged all tribes in the province to stand with security forces to help maintain peace and stability. Speaking to media representatives outside the Balochistan Assembly, the chief minister strongly condemned the recent killing of women in the Blida area. He said that such incidents are unacceptable and called […]