Tue, 21-Oct-2025

COAS Asim Munir meets Kuwaiti crown prince

COAS Kuwaiti

Army Chief General Asim Munir met Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday. According to details, Army Chief General Asim Munir held a special meeting with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace in which professional matters were discussed. Caretaker Law Minister Ahmed Irfan Aslam, members of the … Read more

PM Kakar given guard of honour at Kuwait’s Bayan Palace

PM Kuwait

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar received a guard of honour upon his arrival at Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Wednesday. Kuwaiti Interior Minister Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah welcomed the prime minister, and a contingent of Kuwaiti static guards saluted the visiting dignitary. The national anthems of both countries were played during the ceremony. PM Kakar … Read more

PTI chairman’s acquittal plea rejected in judge threatening case

judge threatening case

The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad on Wednesday rejected the acquittal plea of PTI Chairman Imran khan in the female judge threatening case. The court had reserved its verdict on the acquittal plea of PTI Chairman Imran khan in the female judge threatening case. The case, presided over by Civil Judge Muhammad Murid Abbas, … Read more

Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in Al-Qadir Trust case extended

Al-Qadir Trust

The Accountability Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of former first lady Bushra Bibi in Al-Qadir Trust case till December 6. Accountability Court judge Muhammad Bashir presided over the case against PTI Chairman Imran khan’s wife. The proceedings for the case took place at Adiala Jail, with both PTI chairman and Bushra Bibi present … Read more

PMLN, MQM to discuss political landscape, seat adjustment today

MQM PMLN

Key negotiators from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) are set to engage in discussions today, to explore potential collaborations. The negotiating committees of both parties, including figures like Ahsan Iqbal, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Khawaja Saad Rafiq, Zahid Hamid, and Bashir Memon from PML-N, as well as Dr. Farooq Sattar, Mustafa … Read more

FBR to investigate income tax details of affluent segments

FBR Releases Updated Tax Card for Salaried Workers for 2024-25

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to launch an investigation into the income tax records of the affluent segments of the country. According to official sources, FBR is actively collecting data on members associated with powerful entities such as industrialists, lawyers, and doctors associations. This comprehensive effort involves scrutinizing identity card numbers and … Read more

Law Ministry notifies on PTI chairman’s trial in Toshakhana, £190 million scam

Toshakhana £190

The Ministry of Law on Wednesday issued a notification directing the Accountability Court to proceed with the trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana and £190 million scam cases. The notification specifically outlines the cases to be heard, emphasizing the accountability proceedings in Adiala Jail. This move marks a notable step in the … Read more

PTI chief picks Barrister Gohar for chairman slot

Barrister Gohar dismisses health rumors about PTI founder

PTI chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has nominated Barrister Gohar for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chairmanship. Contradictory statements within the PTI had created confusion regarding the upcoming intra-party polls for the position of party chairman, traditionally held by Imran Khan. Senior Vice-President Sher Afzal Marwat asserted that Khan would not contest due to legal … Read more

Sheikh Rashid secures bail in Kohsar police station case

Sheikh Rashid bail

A District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad on Wednesday confirmed the bail of former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid in Kohsar police station case. Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra conducted the hearing. AML chief Sheikh Rashid appeared before the court along with his legal team. Rashid had … Read more

PTI to soon conduct intra-party elections on ECP order

PTI

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) core committee has agreed to hold the intra-party elections within the time frame given by the Election Commission of Pakistan. PTI’s approval comes days after the ECP ruled that PTI’s intra-party polls were not transparent, ordering the party to hold new elections if it wishes to retain its “bat” symbol. On November … Read more

CJP Isa rules against calling Supreme Court ‘higher judiciary’

'higher judiciary

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has prohibited the use of the term “higher judiciary” in reference to the Supreme Court. During a bail petition hearing, the CJP emphasized that the Constitution does not specify the term “judiciary” for the Supreme Court and insisted that it should be referred to as the “Supreme … Read more

LHC orders shutting commercial activities by 10pm to combat smog

LHC smog

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued an order to close commercial activities by 10 pm, to address the issue of smog in the region. Justice Shahid Karim issued a written order based on petitions, including one from citizen Haroon Farooq. The court directed the closure of commercial activities by 10 pm, endorsing the order … Read more

Mufti Saeed, Aun Chaudhry record statements in nikkah case against PTI chief, Bushra Bibi

nikkah case

Two witnesses of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s nikkah, Mufti Saeed and Aun Chaudhry recorded their statements before the District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad. The court initiated the recording of Aun Chaudhry’s statement. Aun Chaudhry, who served as the political and personal secretary to Chairman PTI, provided detailed insights into the intricate … Read more

Armed men fire gunshots at female teacher in Mandi Bahauddin

A 26-year-old female teacher faced a harrowing incident when unidentified armed men opened fire on her in Mandi Bahauddin on Tuesday. The police reported that the female teacher was heading towards the school, when unidentified individuals attacked her with gun shots. Added that the assailants, riding a motorcycle, swiftly fled the scene after the attack. … Read more

Petrol, diesel prices likely to go down from Dec 1

Petrol price likely to be reduced from January 16

Citizens in Pakistan can anticipate relief from inflation at the beginning of December as the prices of petroleum products are expected to decrease. Sources indicate a substantial reduction, with petrol prices likely to drop by Rs 7.37 per liter, and high-speed diesel becoming cheaper by Rs 6.85 per liter. Additionally, the cost of kerosene is … Read more

Three police officers suspended over SC’s security breach

security breach

Three police officers have been suspended, following a security breach at the Supreme Court on Monday night. Concerns about the safety protocols at the Supreme Court were raised after a female driver entered the court premises in her car. The female driver managed to enter the Supreme Court through the Judges Gate. The police officers … Read more

Cipher case hearing against PTI chairman, Qureshi to be held in Adiala jail on Dec 1

cipher case

The Official Secrets Act Court in Islamabad announced the verdict on PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi production before court, stating that the case will be heard in Adiala Jail on December 1; due to security concerns. The court in its verdict stated that the jail authorities and security agencies have expressed security … Read more

FIA seizes Moonis Elahi’s bank accounts, assets

Moonis Elahi

In compliance with a court order, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized both the properties and bank accounts of Moonis Elahi in connection with a money laundering case. The authorities in Lahore have frozen a total of eight bank accounts belonging to Moonis Elahi, revealing an accumulated sum exceeding Rs 480 million. Simultaneously, the … Read more

ECP orders PTI to hold intra-party elections within 20 days

PTI intra-party elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan has delivered the reserved verdict to PTI, directing the party to conduct intra-party elections within the next 20 days. The verdict was delivered by a four-member commission, headed by Member Sindh Nisar Durrani. The decision comes in response to the PTI’s failure to carry out transparent intra-party elections, prompting the … Read more

Pervez Elahi arrest: LHC reserves verdict on contempt case against Islamabad IG, others

Pervez Elahi

The Lahore High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on contempt of court case against Inspector General (IG) Islamabad and other officers in Pervez Elahi arrest case. A contempt of court case had been initiated against Inspector General (IG) Islamabad and other officers over failing to ensure safe return of PTI President Pervez Elahi to … Read more

IHC reserves verdict on Shehryar Afridi, Shandana Gulzar’s plea on MPO cancellation

Afridi Shandana MPO

The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on the petitions filed by PTI’s Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar, seeking the cancellation of Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) orders. The court, presided over by Justice Babar Sattar, concluded arguments on the authority of the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad to issue MPO orders. During the proceedings, the … Read more

Special Court orders producing PTI chairman, Qureshi in cipher case on Nov 28

cipher case

The special court on Thursday ordered to produce PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi before the court in cipher case on November 28. Special Court judge Abu Alhasnaat Zulqurnain president over the cipher case hearing conducted at the udicial Complex in G-11 instead of Adiala jail, following the Islamabad High … Read more

CTD kills four terrorists in Turbat

CTD Turbat

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed four terrorists of banned outfit during operation in Turbat city of Balochistan on Thursday. Heavy exchange of fire took place between the troops during operation, leaving four terrorists being gunned down. CTD recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition from the possession of slain terrorists. The bodies of the … Read more

CTD arrest four terrorists of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in Karachi

terrorists Lashkar-e-Jhangvi

In a successful targeted operation, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh, in collaboration with a federal sensitive agency, apprehended four terrorists associated with the outlawed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in Karachi’s SITE area. The arrested individuals were identified as Muhammad Amin alias Muna alias Changari, Muhammad Shahnawaz alias Saleem alias Mechanic, Moaz Khan, and Yasin Khan. CTD reported … Read more

Cipher case against PTI chairman to proceed from position before Aug 29

cipher case

The Official Secrets Act Court on Thursday announced to proceed the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan from the position before August 29. Special Court judge Abul Hasanat Muhammad Zulqarnain heard cipher case against Imran Khan and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Judge Hasnat issued the order, directing PTI chairman and Qureshi to … Read more

Ephedrine case: ANF moves SC against Hanif Abbasi’s acquittal

Ephedrine case

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to challenge Hanif Abbasi’s acquittal in the ephedrine case. ANF has filed an application in the Supreme Court challenging Lahore High Court’s decision to acquit Hanif Abbasi. ANF demanded time to prepare on the case and obtain relevant documents. The Registrar Supreme Court Office … Read more

DSP Umair Tariq sent on physical remand in Orangi Town robbery case

Orangi Town robbery case

The City Court in Karachi on Wednesday sent Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umair Tariq Bajari on physical remand under police custody in the Orangi Town robbery case. The alleged incident revolves around DSP Umair Tariq, accused of robbing Rs 2 crore and 70 to 80 tola gold from businessman Shakir Khan’s house in Orangi. … Read more

IHC summons PM in Baloch students forced disappearance case

Baloch missing students

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has called upon caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar in connection with the forced disappearance case of Baloch students. The court, overseeing the implementation of recommendations from the force disappearance commission, expressed dissatisfaction with the ministerial committee’s report on the issue. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, expressing concern over discussing Balochistan’s … Read more