Bilawal invites Hungarian companies to invest in Pakistan

Hungary

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Budapest He urged the business community of Hungary to invest in Pakistan He also met heads of companies operating in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday urged the business community of Hungary to take advantage of the business opportunities in Pakistan. The foreign … Read more

Pakistan discusses TTP, ISKP terrorism threat with Afghan govt

terrorism threat

Pakistani delegation discussed terrorism threat with Afghan government They discussed matters related to threats from TTP, ISKP Both sides agreed to effectively address the threat of terrorism ISLAMABAD: A high-level Pakistani delegation visited Kabul on Wednesday and discussed matters with the Afghan government relating to the growing threat of terrorism in the region. The delegation … Read more

CJP takes suo moto notice on delay in Punjab, KP elections

Supreme Court

Supreme Court took suo moto notice on delay in Punjab, KP elections A nine-member larger bench headed by CJP will hear the case CJP said there is lack of clarity on a matter of high constitutional importance ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken suo motu notice of the delay in conducting elections of two … Read more

Pakistan supports peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict: President Alvi

Ukraine conflict

President of Ukraine telephoned President Dr Arif Alvi He sought Pakistan’s support on a draft resolution in UN General Assembly President Alvi said Pakistan supports a peaceful solution to the conflict ISLAMABAD: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday telephoned President Dr Arif Alvi and sought support for the peace resolution Referring to the ten-point … Read more

IHC instructs Imran Khan to appear before banking court by Feb 28

Imran Khan IHC arrest

Court rejected Imran Khan’s request for attendance through video link The court directed him to appear before banking court on Feb 28 The banking court was restrained from taking take decision on bail case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the request of PTI Chairman Imran Khan for attendance through video link … Read more

Pakistani delegation arrives in Kabul to discuss security issues

Pakistani delegation

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Kabul to hold talks The delegation is led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif They meet interim Afghan deputy prime minister ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation arrived in Kabul to hold talks with officials of the interim Afghan government on security-related issues and counter-terrorism, the Foreign Office confirmed. “A high-ranking delegation led … Read more

Qureshi, Asad Umar surrender as PTI kicks off ‘Jail Bahro’ movement

PTI commenced the “Jail Bahro’ movement from Lahore Senior PTI leadership surrendered themselves before arrest Imran Khan released a message for PTI workers LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) kicked of the “Jail Bharo Tehreek” on Wednesday to court arrest and fill up prisons as part of protest drive against the government. In the first phase, PTI … Read more

PM assures to approve Lawyers Protection Act

Lawyers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured to approve the Lawyers’ Protection Act The government would consult lawyers regarding the appointment of judges The government would legislate on right to appeal on in suo motu cases ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured to approve the Lawyers’ Protection Act which would be tabled before the federal cabinet in … Read more

SC issues detailed verdict on dismissing Imran’s appeal in defamation case

Supreme Court announced its detailed verdict in striking Imran Khan’s right to defence The three-member bench dismissed it with a 2-1 majority and upheld trial court’s orders Shehbaz Sharif filed defamation case against Imran Khan and sought Rs10bn compensation ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan announced its detailed verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran … Read more

‘Jail Bahro’ movement to start tomorrow: Fawad

PTI will start ‘Jail Bahro’ movement from Lahore Fawad Chaudhry said all arrangements have been completed Imran Khan will soon announce election campaign LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said the ‘Jail Bahro’ movement will start from Lahore tomorrow (Wednesday). Speaking to media outside Zaman Park, the PTI leader said all arrangements … Read more

Jail Bahro movement: 200 PTI workers, leaders to court arrest in first phase

PTI jail Bharo

200 PTI workers, leaders will court arrest in Lahore Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Waleed Iqbal, Dr. Murad Raas will present themselves A sit-in will be held at Mall Road if arrests are not made LAHORE: More than two hundred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political workers and leaders will present them to court arrest as part of the … Read more

Caretaker CM KP briefed on security situation ahead of polls

CM KP

Caretaker CM KP was briefed on the security situation 56,000 security personnel will be required for the polls CM KP will inform the governor on the security assessment PESHAWAR: Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting to review the law and order situation in the province. Chief Secretary, … Read more

SHC restrains Sindh culture department from holding events in London, Paris

Sindh Culture Department

 SHC has restrained the Culture Department from holding cultural programmes abroad Arts Council Karachi has been stopped from organizing events outside province Culture Department was set to hold events in London and Paris SUKKUR: Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench has restrained the Culture Department from holding cultural programmes abroad. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar heard a case … Read more

IHC seeks Interior Ministry’s reply in Islamabad LG election case

Imran Khan

IHC heard appeals of the ECP anf Federation on holding elections IHC CJ said there was no solid reason for increasing the number of UCs Court sought interior ministry’s reply and adjourned hearing ISLAMABAD The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought the Interior Ministry’s reply in appeals with regard to local government elections in … Read more