ATC grants Aleema Khan one-day exemption in Nov 26 protest case
ISLAMABAD :The Supreme Court of Pakistan has temporarily stayed proceedings in a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against the PTI founder and has issued a notice to the Prime Minister seeking his response. The case, involving a claim of Rs10 billion, will be scheduled for urgent hearing. During the hearing, Justice Ayesha […]
Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will direct Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other relevant agencies to begin the process of identifying and releasing government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). In a social media post, Trump said he would order Pentagon […]
Five countries commit troops to Gaza international security force, commander says
WASHINGTON : Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza, the commander of the force said on Thursday during a meeting of President Donald Trump’s newly created Board of Peace. “The first five countries have committed troops to serve in the ISF – Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania. Two countries […]
PHF lifts ban on hockey captain Ammad Butt
ISLAMABAD : Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination and Ad-Hoc President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani announced the immediate lifting of the ban on national hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt. The two-year ban was imposed by the former PHF president Tariq Bugti before he tendered resignation over allegations of mistreatment of […]
Police arrest building owner after fatal cylinder blast in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar
KARACHI A cylinder explosion in a building in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area has killed 16 people and injured 15 others. A case has been registered at the Soldier Bazaar police station, and the building’s plot owner, Mahmood Irshad, has been arrested. Police said the building had three illegally constructed floors on a 40-yard plot. The […]
Rubio appreciates Pakistan’s support, participation in Board of Peace
WASHINGTON:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said that the United States appreciates Pakistan’s support and participation in the Gaza Board of Peace. According to the spokesperson for the US Department of State, Secretary Rubio met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington. During the meeting, Secretary Rubio thanked Pakistan for supporting President Donald […]
No special treatment for government in courts, SC remarks
ISLAMABAD:- The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed a delayed appeal filed by the federal government in a service-related matter, declaring it time-barred and rejecting the plea for condonation of delay. In a strongly worded ruling, Justice Ayesha Malik observed that the government would be treated like any ordinary litigant before the court. She stated […]
Trump revises Pakistan-India war jet losses to 11, hails PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington. Speaking at the opening session held at the United States Institute of Peace, Trump described Munir […]
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s economic recovery ahead of review talks
WASHINGTON :The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged signs of economic improvement in Pakistan, stating that inflation has remained under control while macroeconomic stability has strengthened under ongoing reform programs. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack announced that an IMF delegation will visit Pakistan starting February 25 to […]
Malaysia Expresses Interest in Expanding Urban, Tourism and Trade Links with Pakistan at ICCI Forum
Islamabad: Muhamad Zulasri bin Rosdi, First Secretary of the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad, attended the Roundtable Conference of Diplomats and Commercial Counsellors organised by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The conference aimed to strengthen economic diplomacy and enhance trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the international business community. Addressing […]