Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed his admiration for the role of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in solidifying the bond between Pakistan and China and enhancing mutual understanding. During a meeting with Minister Liu Jianchao from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, PM Kakar also commended the CPC’s contributions to the … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League (N) is all set to release its new party anthem in a special official event today, ahead of Nawaz Sharif’s return. The President of PMLN, Shehbaz Sharif will be releasing the anthem in event today. This anthem is a reflection of the vision laid out by Nawaz Sharif for the development, prosperity, … Read more
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday arrested four human traffickers from Gujranwala. A major operation under the guidance of the Gujranwala Zone director was conducted in the city to combat human trafficking. The arrested individuals go by the names of Muhammad Shahzad, Muhammad Hasnat, Muhammad Amjad, and Muhammad Khalid, according to the FIA. Muhammad … Read more
Three prominent vehicle assemblers in Pakistan are temporarily closing their operations due to challenges related to importing and the availability of raw materials. Toyota Indus Motors is set to halt operations from October 17 to November 17. While, Honda will close its operations from October 24 to October 31. Besides, Pak Suzuki will also suspend … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has outlined the government’s efforts to improve the agriculture sector, processing, and exports during a meeting with a delegation from China Oil and Food Stuffs led by President Luan Richeng. PM Kakar informed them about Pakistan’s agriculture sector’s performance and emphasized that the government has included agriculture in the Special … Read more
The Islamabad High Court has granted protective bail to Nawaz Sharif until October 24, and also restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from arresting him in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references. A division bench presided over by Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Mian Gul Hassan conducted the hearing. During the proceedings, Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer, … Read more
The Rawalpindi High Court on Thursday ordered police to recover Awami Muslim League (AML) leader and PTI ally Sheikh Rashid by October 26. PTI ally Sheikh Rashid had been missing after arrest from his residence in Rawalpindi on September 17, 2023. Rawalpindi’s Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Khurram Ali demanded more time from the court … Read more
The Accountability Court in Islamabad on Thursday suspended the arrest warrant of PMLN’s Nawaz Sharif in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Toshakhana case till October 24. The Accountability Court had reserved its verdict on the petition seeking cancellation of arrest warrant of Nawaz Sharif in NAB Toshakhana case. The case involves allegations of the illegal acquisition … Read more
Rawalpindi continues to face dangerous attacks from the dengue virus, with 34 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. According to the health department, this season has witnessed a total of 2,061 confirmed cases of dengue virus. Currently, 45 individuals are receiving treatment at Holy Family Hospital, 16 at DHQ (District Headquarters) Hospital, and … Read more
Pakistan and China have affirmed their commitment to strengthening high-level dialogue and engagement while enhancing their political, economic, educational, scientific, technological, cultural, and people-to-people relations. This was the focus of discussions in a bilateral meeting between Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Kakar and Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF). Accompanied by … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PLMN) on Wednesday filed a protective bail petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to restrain authorities from arresting Nawaz Sharif on October 21. In an apparent change of plan, Nawaz Sharif has changed his landing decision to Islamabad from Lahore and has also decided to surrender before the Islamabad High Court. … Read more
Pakistan carried out a successful flight test of the Ababeel Weapon System today, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. The military media wing stated that the test aimed to reaffirm the system’s design, technical aspects, and various performance parameters. The Ababeel missile system plays a role in bolstering deterrence and increasing strategic stability in … Read more
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday acquitted PMLN leader Hanif Abbasi in the ephedrine case. The court reserved a verdict on the case yesterday. A two-member bench headed by Justice Alia Neelam delivered the verdict on Hanif Abbasi’s appeal and nullified Abbasi’s 25-year sentence in the ephedrine case. The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) had registered … Read more
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Khadija Shah and others in Askari Tower and Jinnah House arson case on May 9. The LHC had reserved its decision on post-arrest bail petitions of the fashion designer Khadija Shah in Jinnah House and Askari Tower attacks during the May 9 protests. A two-judge … Read more
The Official Secrets Act Court on Wednesday green signaled PTI Chairman Imran Khan to have telephonic conversation with his sons. The court directed the Superintendent of Adiala Jail to facilitate the telephonic conversation between the PTI chairman and his sons, under his supervision. The session was presided over by Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, with the presence … Read more
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly denounced the Israeli assault on a hospital in Gaza. He characterized the attack on a hospital as a cruel and indefensible act. PM Kakar pointed out that international law provides protection to hospitals and their staff, emphasizing the importance of upholding these legal safeguards. Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar urged the … Read more
The Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday arrested nine terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations (IBO) in the province. Operations were launched in Lahore, Faisalabad, Nankana Sahib, Rahim Yar Khan, Sheikhupura and Rawalpindi. CTD spokesperson reported that two key commanders of Daesh were also apprehended from the border village of Lahore. Explosives, 12 detonators, prima … Read more
The Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Wednesday restored the bails of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, which were earlier dismissed over no-show. On behalf of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Advocate Ali Bukhari appeared before the ATC; where Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain heard the case. The two bails of PTI leader against terrorism cases … Read more
Pakistan has strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Al-Ahly Al-Mamadany Hospital in Gaza, which resulted in 500 casualties. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, described this act as inhumane and unjustifiable, especially when the hospital was providing shelter and emergency care to civilians. The spokesperson emphasized that such indiscriminate targeting of civilian populations and … Read more
The caretaker government of Pakistan has challenged the Supreme Court’s verdict that nullified National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments case. Back on September 15, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had invalidated changes made to the NAB laws while delivering its reserved verdict on a plea submitted by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. The federal … Read more
Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has agreed to pay Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for fuel based on daily consumption. This was an important developments on the issue of non-payment of dues dispute between PIA and PSO, the spokesperson said. In a mutual consensus reached between the both sides, PIA will be purchasing fuel from PSO for … Read more
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday turned down the bail plea of PTI’s Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Ejaz Chaudhary in cases pertaining to May 9 riots. Instead the court approved the 13-day judicial remand of PTI leaders and handed them over to the police. ATC Judge Abhar Gul Khan conducted … Read more
Five children were reportedly injured after a hand grenade exploded in Wadh city of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district. The police reported that the iinjured children belong to a local madrassa. Added that the madrassa students found the hand grenade from the Zarchin hill, while they were playing in the area. The injured children were immediately shifted … Read more
Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani assured to raise Pakistan’s grave concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee. FM Jilani will emphasize the urgent necessity for a ceasefire, the lifting of the siege, and the provision of relief aid to the suffering population in Gaza. The OIC … Read more
Another case of congo virus has been reported in Quetta today, raising the number of reported cases this year to 42. This time the virus was detected on 35-year-old woman Sajda, who was transferred to Fatima Jinnah Hospital. The hospital authorities stated that medical assistance has been started to restrict the spread of congo virus, … Read more
The indictment of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi scheduled for today has been deferred till October 23. Special court judge, Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain conducted the cipher case hearing against PTI leaders in the Adiala Jail today. The FIA special prosecutor, Shah Khawar, Khan, Qureshi and their legal teams were all present … Read more
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) decides summoning parties against PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s plea challenging his jail trial in the cipher case. IHC judge Justice Amir Farooq stated that the parties involved will be summoned, and an order will be issued on the matter within the next day or two. The chief justice … Read more
On October 16, 2023, a total of 2,871 Afghan individuals repatriated from Pakistan for their home country. Among them, there were 441 men, 238 women, and 1,242 children who departed for Afghanistan via the Tor Kham border. This return involved 214 families departing in 60 vehicles. The voluntary return of Afghan citizens is seen as … Read more
