IHC stops arrest of Shehryar Afridi, Shandana Gulzar until next week

Shehryar Afridi Shandana Gulzar

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday stopped authorities from arresting PTI’s Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar in any further case, until the next week. The court conducted a hearing regarding an application filed by Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar against the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) order. The case was presided over by Justice … Read more

Illegal citizens in Pakistan to be kept in holding centers after Nov 1

holding centers

Caretaker Federal Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Thursday that the illegal citizens in Pakistan will be kept in holding centers, after the deadline of November 1 ends. Sarfraz Bugti addressed the media in a press conference, highlighting a comprehensive plan to address the issue of illegal foreign citizens in Pakistan. Minister Bugti stated that … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s appeals in Al-Azizia, Avenfield References restored

Nawaz Sharif appeal

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday restored Nawaz Sharif’s appeals in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references. The Islamabad High Court had reserved its verdict on Nawaz Sharif’s application seeking revival of appeals against his conviction in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references. The hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mian Gul Hasan … Read more

FIA arrest three involved in human trafficking, hundi-hawala from Swat, Abbottabad

FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Central Punjab Zone (CP Zone) on Thursday arrested three suspects involved in human smuggling and hundi-hawala from Swat and Abbottabad. During an operation, the Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar, a part of FIA, arrested two individuals with links to counterfeit currency. A significant amount of money was recovered from … Read more

ATC issues perpetual arrest warrant for 10 PTI leaders in Judicial Complex attack case

Judicial Complex attack

The Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Wednesday issued perpetual arrest warrants for 10 PTI leaders in the Judicial Complex attack case. The PTI leaders in hot waters include Murad Saeed, Umar Ayub Khan, Ali Amin Gandapur, Shibli Faraz, Farrukh Habib, Hamad Azhar, Ali Nawaz Awan, Hassan Khan Niazi, Umar Sultan, and Colonel Muhammad Asim. The … Read more

PPP to kick off election campaign in KP, Punjab

PPP

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has initiated preparations for the upcoming general elections, signifying their commitment to active political engagement. The PPP leadership, led by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has made the decision to activate the party and allocate resources for the forthcoming elections. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has scheduled visits to the crucial provinces … Read more

FIA arrest five human smugglers in Gujranwala

CTD arrests MQM-L target killer in Karachi

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday detained five human smugglers during various operations in Gujranwala. The arrested agents have been identified as Irfan, Abbas Masih, Ali Ijaz, Imran, and Khurram Sajjad. These individuals were allegedly involved in the illegal activity of facilitating innocent citizens in traveling to foreign countries without the required legal procedures. … Read more

PTI chairman challenges indictment in cipher case

cipher case

PTI Chairman Imran khan on Wednesday challenged his indictment in the cipher case. Imran Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court, through his lawyers Salman Safdar and Khalid Yusuf. The petition requests that the court’s order dated October 23, which initiated the indictment proceedings, be declared null and void. In this legal action, … Read more

Threat alert issued for Sharif brothers

Threat alert

Security agencies on Wednesday issued a threat alert for PMLN leaders Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif. The sources reported that the security agencies have directed the Sharif brothers and their families to not gather at one spot. Added that the Sharif brothers have been instructed to avoid travelling together and converging at one place. The … Read more

ECP allows domestic, foreign observers to monitor elections via open-door policy

ECP

In a move to ensure transparency in the electoral process, the Election Commission of Pakistan has extended an invitation to foreign observers. The commission is committed to maintaining an open-door policy, allowing both domestic and foreign observers to monitor the elections closely. Foreign observers who wish to participate in this crucial role must first obtain … Read more

Issuing of fake Pakistani NICs, passports to Iranian citizens reported

NIC Passport

A concerning revelation has come to light regarding the issuance of fake Pakistani identity cards and passports to Iranian citizens. Sensitive government agencies have submitted a confidential report to NADRA authorities, shedding light on the troubling issue of counterfeit identity cards being provided to Iranian citizens. The report says that it appears that several officers … Read more

Punjab CM approves building another cardiac hospital in Lahore

cardiac hospital

In a significant development, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has given the green light for the construction of a major heart hospital in Lahore. This new medical facility, known as the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, will be constructed in place of the Emergency Vitrama Center project at Jinnah Hospital. During his visit to the project site, … Read more

ANF arrest 10, seizes above 350 kg drugs in six operations

ANF

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in their six successful operations across the country, arrested 10 suspects and a total of 397 kilograms of drugs. Among the arrested individuals were four residents of Peshawar, including two women from Charsadda, who were taken into custody near the M1 Motorway in Islamabad. The ANF spokesperson reported that 1 kilogram … Read more

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Shahbaz Gill in sedition case

Shahbaz Gill

A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for PTI leader Shahbaz Gill in sedition case. Sessions judge Tahir Abbas Sipra conducted the hearing and informed about ending the trial against co-accused Amad Yusuf in this case. The judge stated that the Supreme Court had directed to end the trial … Read more

IHC extends Nawaz Sharif’s bail in Al-Azizia, Avenfield references till Oct 26

Nawaz Sharif

Islamabad High Court (IHC) extends Nawaz Sharif’s bail in Al-Azizia, Avenfield references till October 26. The court restrained authroties from arresting Nawaz Sharif in these cases till October 26. Azam Nazir Tarar, representing former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, requested the restoration of appeals in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield references. Accountability Court had previously terminated Nawaz … Read more

Imran Khan’s plea against jail trial in cipher case rejected

cipher case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected an intra-court appeal filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan challenging his jail trial in the cipher case. A two-member IHC division bench, consisting of Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat, presided over the hearing. Imran Khan’s counsel, Salman Akram Raja, argued that the federal government … Read more

Nawaz Sharif secures bail in Toshakhana reference

Toshakhana

PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday surrendered before the Accountability Court in the Toshakhana reference and secured bail. Accountablity Court judge Muhammad Bashir conducted the hearing of case. NAB prosecutor urged the court to suspend Nawaz Sharif’s warrants, so that the trial is proceeded. PLMN’s legal also requested the court to exempt Nawaz Sharif from … Read more

Pervez Elahi vows to stand firm with Imran Khan, PTI

Pervez Elahi Imran Khan

PTI President Chaudhry Pervez Elahi on Tuesday expressed his determination to stand firm with party chairman Imran Khan and his narrative. While talking to the media outside the accountability court, Elahi stated that all hopes on justice are now attached to the judiciary. Added that the elections in Pakistan are bound to be happen sooner … Read more