LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched Pakistan’s biggest Chief Minister Honehar Scholarship Program, here on Wednesday. Addressing the launching ceremony at Punjab University, she said that under this program, scholarships are being provided strictly on merit without any discrimination. She said that a total of thirty thousand scholarships are being provided out of … Read more
MOSCOW: Pakistan and Russia on Wednesday inked eight agreements aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreements were finalised during the 9th session of Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) here in Moscow, said a press release. Minister for Energy Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari led the Pakistani delegation at the talks, which underscored … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Ali Zafar, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been appointed as a member of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), the body responsible for appointing judges to superior courts. Zafar will represent the opposition in the 13-member commission. The appointment was made by Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani following consultations with … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five Khwarij during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), two Khwarij also got injured during the conduct of operation. Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace … Read more
Islamabad police on Wednesday obtained arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and 94 other PTI members in connection with a vandalism case stemming from the recent protests in Islamabad. The case, registered at Kohsar police station, pertains to riots and disturbances at D-Chowk last week. The arrest warrants … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday briefed members of the diplomatic corps on the recent situation caused by the protestors of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensure the security of the Red Zone. The deputy prime minister said the government had enacted a new law “Peaceful Assembly and Public … Read more
RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored the need for strong political will, and global leadership to overcome the water crisis posing existential threat to the nations around the globe. The prime minister, addressing the One Water Summit on the Margins of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP-16) under the theme … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was trying to hoodwink the people through fake narrative and lies. Lambasting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in a media talk, he said that the party was creating a false narrative of firing on the protesters. He once again challenged … Read more
RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reached Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit to participate in the ‘One Water Summit’ in Riyadh. Earlier, the prime minister on Tuesday left for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to represent Pakistan at the “One Water Summit.” According to a press release from the PM Office, Prime … Read more
KARACHI: A fire that erupted in a multi-story building in the port city has been brought under control after hours of intense firefighting efforts, confirmed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Humayun Khan on Tuesday. The operation involved 11 fire tenders, two snorkels, and rescue teams from the Pakistan Navy and Rescue 1122. Following the successful containment … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said those who violated the law during 24th November sit-in, damaged public property and killed or injured the personnel of law enforcement agencies must be punished as per the law. He was chairing a meeting of Task Force established in view of recent law and order situation in Islamabad. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Friday said participation of foreign nationals in any political activity in Pakistan was illegal and unacceptable. With regards to the participation of Afghan nationals in the protest this week, the spokesperson said “We expect all foreigners in Pakistan to respect Pakistani laws and customs. In her … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the lifting of ban on Pakistan Airline (PIA) flights by the European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In a statement issued by the PM Office, the prime minister congratulated Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, aviation ministry, authorities of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority … Read more
PESHAWAR: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the incumbent government, the PTI has announced plans to file cases against top government officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, over the alleged killing of party workers during a protest in Islamabad that ended abruptly following a late-night crackdown. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, PTI … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a task force to identify and take effective action against those who spread chaos and disorder in Islamabad during recent days. He was chairing a meeting regarding the law and order situation in Islamabad on Friday. The task force will be led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and … Read more
Minister for Defence and Aviation Khawaja Muhammad Asif has announces that ban on Pakistani airlines’ flights to Europe has been ended by the European Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) The minister on the social media platform ‘X’ said, “A Good news for aviation sector in Pakistan as ban on Pakistani airlines has ended. … Read more
Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir visited the National Counter Terrorism Center, Pabbi on Friday. During the visit, he interacted with the participants of Pak – China Joint Exercise Warrior-VIII between Pakistan Army and Peoples’ Liberation Army of China. He was briefed on the scope and conduct of the exercise. The Army Chief appreciated the … Read more
RAWALPINDI: President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko Wednesday met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), in Islamabad. The discussion encompassed matters of mutual interest, prospects for defense cooperation, and regional security dynamics, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release. The COAS emphasized Pakistan’s appreciation for … Read more
LAHORE: The bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been rejected in connection with eight cases related to the May 9 riots. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore Judge Manzoor Ali Gul, announced the verdict after reserving it earlier. The petition addressed eight separate cases, including notable incidents such as attacks on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: After the law enforcers drove the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters out from Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir provided full support to the government to handle situation during PTI protest and urged the need for taking tough decisions to rid the country of politics … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has dismissed rumors circulating on social media regarding alleged deaths during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. The hospital administration clarified that no fatalities among protesters have been reported. It noted that during the protest, 66 security personnel and 36 civilians were treated in the emergency department. Most … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi announced that 954 protesters have been arrested over the past three days, with 610 taken into custody just yesterday. Speaking at a joint press conference with Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner, the IGP revealed that authorities seized over 200 vehicles and 39 weapons, including Kalashnikovs, 12-bore … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest encountered challenges as key figures, Bushra Bibi and Ali Amin Gandapur, mysteriously disappeared, leaving participants unsettled. Sources revealed that PTI workers failed to convince Gandapur to continue leading the march toward D-Chowk, causing frustration among the crowd after a lengthy wait. Meanwhile, the authorities pushed protesters back from D-Chowk, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture on Tuesday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of bringing Afghan citizens, terrorists and criminals to the so-called final call of their leader which was taken out to destroy the peace of the country. Talking to the media at D-Chowk, the minister condemned the participation of foreign … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has rejected the possibility of talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under any condition as it is planning to stage a sit-in at Islamabad’s D-Chowk. He accused Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, of masterminding the unrest in Islamabad that resulted in loss of life and property. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have devised a stringent plan to address the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest rally heading toward D-Chowk. Reports indicate that strict measures will be taken against those attempting to access the area, with surrounding markets already closed down. Key commercial hubs, including Melody, Blue Area, Aabpara, F6, and F7, have reportedly been sealed off. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus have reaffirmed the commitment to deepening their friendly ties across political, trade, economic, cultural, social, and other areas. This understanding was reached at a meeting held in Islamabad today between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of the Prime Minister. The … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of three Rangers officials, who embraced Shahadat yesterday during the ongoing protest, were offered at Chaklala Garrison, on Tuesday. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), senior serving military and … Read more
