Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ICT Police restrict motorbike entry in Red Zone

motorbike Red Zone

Shuttle service has been initiated from three designated points. Move taken amid security reasons in Muharram. Bike entry in Red Zone is to remain suspended until Muharram 12. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Thursday imposed a ban on motorbike entry in the Red Zone. The police have taken this step amid security reasons … Read more

Police officer martyred, several injured in Khyber explosion

Khyber explosion

Heavy firing was also reported. Miscreants launched an attack on the office of Tehsil Bara. The attackers managed to escape. One police officer was reportedly martyred and several left injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bara Bazar suicide attack on Thursday. According to reports, troublemakers launched an attack on the Tehsil Bara office, leading to intense firing … Read more

Punjab CTD arrest four terrorists planning Muharram attack

CTD arrests

Suspects belong to proscribed organizations, including TTP and BLA. CTD seized hazardous materials, including explosives, detonators, safety fuses, and cash. Investigation with the arrested suspects is underway. The Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday arrested four suspected terrorists in Rawalpindi during an intelligence-based operation. The terrorists were planning an attack in the holy month … Read more

US again terms PTI chairman’s cypher narrative ‘baseless”

US reject cypher narrative

PTI chief’s allegations “are completely unfounded”, says Miller. He clarifies US doesn’t get involved in domestic political issues. PTI chief rejected cypher statement, termed Azam ‘honest man’. The United States has once again rejected claims about involvement in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s cypher narrative, reaffirming its position of non-interference in other nations’ internal affairs. … Read more

Quetta lawyer murder case: SC demand PTI chairman’s surrender against relief

Quetta lawyer murder case

PTI chairman has to surrender to get relief: court. Lawyer Latif Khosa requested the court to stop proceedings in the case. Supreme Court summons PTI chief on Monday at 10:30 am. The Supreme Court of Pakistan summoned the PTI chief on Monday, demanding surrender to get relief in the Quetta lawyer murder case. The SC’s … Read more

PTI chief rejects cypher statement, terms Azam ‘honest man’

reject cypher statement

PTI chairman terms Azam Khan an ‘honest man’. Azam Khan termed cypher narrative ‘baseless’. Said former PM suggested using cypher to shift public attention by highlighting ‘foreign involvement’. PTI chairman while rejecting his ex-secretary Azam Khan’s statement on cypher, termed him an ‘honest man’. The former prime minister stated that he would not accept Azam’s … Read more

PMLN to run aggressive election campaign with ‘PM Nawaz Sharif’ slogan

PMLN PM Nawaz Sharif slogan

The slogan was approved on the recommendations of the party’s top leadership. Nawaz Sharif also approved the initial outline of the election campaign. Print, electronic, social media, new party songs, and anthems will be used extensively for election campaign. Party sources privy on Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) running an election campaign with the slogan … Read more

PM Shehbaz, MQM discuss caretaker setup, political situation

PM Shehbaz MQM

Primary focus of the meeting was the establishment of caretaker governments. Recent population census also featured prominently in the discussions. MQM delegation lauded PM Shehbaz and his economic team for successfully concluding an agreement with IMF. A crucial gathering between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and a delegation from the Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), led by … Read more

PTI chief used ‘fake’ cypher narrative to avoid no-trust move: Azam Khan

cypher narrative Azam Khan

Ex-Secretary Azam Khan terms cypher narrative ‘baseless’. Said former PM suggested using cypher to shift public attention by highlighting ‘foreign involvement’. Says Khan saw cypher as an opportunity to exploit its contents for political gains. In a surprising disclosure, Azam Khan the former principal secretary to the deposed prime minister termed the PTI chairman’s cypher … Read more

PTI chairman apologizes Judge Zeba again in threat case

Judge Zeba threat case

Former PM earlier apologized Judge Zeba on September 30. His remarks earned him widespread condemnation. PTI Chief expressed ‘deep regret’ over his ‘unintentional utterance’ against Judge Zeba Chaudhry. PTI chairman on Wednesday once again apologized to Islamabad Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry for passing threatening remarks against her in a public rally in Islamabad’s F-9 … Read more

PTI chief appeals against court’s decision to declare nikkah case admissible

PTI chief nikkah case

Bushra Bibi also filed an appeal to declare the nikkah case inadmissible. District and Sessions Court declared the marriage case admissible. PTI chairman tied the knot with Bishra Bibi in 2018. PTI chairman on Wednesday filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court against the Sessions Court’s decision to declare the nikkah case admissible. Along … Read more

ATC extends PTI chairman’s bail in three Judicial Complex riot cases till July 26

PTI Chairman bail

The court urged police to bring evidence or declare the former PM innocent. The judge emphasized the need for a clear and thorough investigation. Judge warns if the investigation does not proceed well, he can summon IGP in person. The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has extended the PTI chairman’s bail until July 26 in three … Read more

Islamabad Rain Update: Streets overflow as heavy downpour lash city

Islamabad Rain Update

The rainfall began last night and continues unabated. Two separate rain collapse incidents claimed at least 13 lives. Authorities have taken note of these unfortunate incidents. The twin cities were hit by relentless monsoon rains on Tuesday, causing extensive flooding in different neighborhoods. The rainfall began last night and continues unabated, worsening the already severe … Read more

Rawalpindi Rain Update: Heavy rains hit twin cities

Rawalpindi Rain Update

The rainfall began last night and continues unabated. Two separate rain collapse incidents claimed at least 13 lives. Authorities have taken note of these unfortunate incidents. The twin cities were hit by relentless monsoon rains on Tuesday, causing extensive flooding in different neighborhoods. The rainfall began last night and continues unabated, worsening the already severe … Read more

At least 10 killed in Rawalpindi wall collapse incident

Rawalpindi wall collapse

Police say six bodies were recovered from the debris of the wall. The collapsed wall was part of an ongoing underpass construction project in the area. The injured individuals were promptly taken to nearby hospitals. A devastating wall collapse incident near Golra Mor on Peshawar Road in Rawalpindi on Wednesday claimed at least 10 lives … Read more

PM, Zardari, Bilawal discuss matters of NA dissolution, caretaker setup

PM Zardari Bilawal

PM Shehbaz likely to summon meeting of PDM allies this week. Both parties agreed that the National Assembly and the two provincial assemblies should be dissolved on August 9. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Economic Affairs Minister Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also attended the meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif … Read more

Public outcry as KE seek power tariff raise

KE power tariff raise

Power tariff is likely to go up by Rs2.33 per unit. Consumers of government distribution companies may face an increase of Rs1.89 per unit in electricity prices. KE consumers are estimated to bear a burden of Rs4.38 billion due to price hike. In a disappointing development for electricity consumers, there are expectations of an impending … Read more

Summit Bank Limited changes name to Bank Makramah Limited

Summit Bank Limited to Bank Makramah Limited

Name change signifies the bank’s commitment to embracing Islamic finance principles. Summit Bank Limited is pleased to announce that the State Bank of Pakistan has granted its consent to change Summit Bank’s name to Bank Makramah Limited (abbreviated as BML). This will become effective subject to other regulatory and corporate approvals. This name change follows … Read more

China, Pakistan to tap potential in TCM collaboration

China Pakistan TCM collaboration

A Pakistani delegation visited China to engage in health dialogues. The Pakistani delegation showed great interest in TCM. The hospital is the only comprehensive and modernized grade-A tertiary hospital of TCM in Beijing. The Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is welcoming young talents in the medical field from Pakistan, providing them with the opportunity … Read more

Sessions Court declares PTI chairman’s nikkah case admissible

PTI chairman nikkah case

Court announced its reserved verdict today. Court summons former PM, Bushra Bibi on July 20. The couple tied the knot in 2018. The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad ruled on Tuesday that the case concerning the alleged illegal marriage of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and his wife Bushra Bibi is admissible. Notices have been … Read more

IHC suspends Fawad’s arrest warrant in ECP contempt case

IHC suspend Fawad warrant

Directs Fawad to appear before ECP on July 20 Court enraged over the non-appearance of Fawad. Court warns of initiating contempt of court proceedings over non-appear before ECP. The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday suspended the non-bailable arrest warrant of ex-PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) contempt case. IHC judge … Read more

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry’s son dies in tragic car accident

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry son accident

Tragedy unfolded on Seventh Avenue in Islamabad. Medical staff worked tirelessly to save Anza’s life. PM Shehbaz expresses deep grief over the loss of life. In a tragic car crash accident, the son of a prominent figure in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Anza Tariq lost his life on Tuesday. Witnesses report that the accident … Read more

Karachiites to get ‘Roti’ for Rs2 only

Karachi Rs2 roti

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to establish around 300 tandoors. The government has taken steps to alleviate the burden on the people. Tessori pledged to distribute ration bags to one hundred thousand deserving families in the city. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has recently announced a significant program aimed at providing support to the disadvantaged population in … Read more

DG FIA orders crackdown against illegal loan companies, apps

FIA illegal loan app crackdown

FIA detained 17 accused from across the country. PTA blocks 43 loan apps in response to Rawalpindi suicide case. FIA requests citizens to check the registration of loan companies. In response to a recent suicide case in Rawalpindi, the director general Federal Investigation Agency ordered all cybercrime units to take action against illegal loan companies … Read more

PTI chairman excuses from appearing before NAB in Toshakhana case

NAB Toshakhana case

Submits written reply to NAB. Stated he can appear before NAB on July 19. Added he rarely travels from Lahore to Islamabad due to security concerns. PTI chairman on Monday informed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of not appearing before them in the Toshakhana case. In a written response, he stated that he is scheduled … Read more

Pervaiz Khattak forms ‘PTI Parliamentarians’

Khattak PTI Parliamentarians

57 former members of PTI have announced their support for Pervez Khattak. We strongly condemn incidents like May 9 tragedy, Khattak. Khattak earlier denied joining or forming any other party. The former federal minister and PTI leader Pervaiz Khattak on Monday formed a new political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentarians. 57 former members of PTI … Read more

PTI’s Asad Qaiser granted protective bail in corruption case

Asad Qaiser

Protective bail granted for a period of 10 days. Qaiser to submit surety bonds worth Rs50,000. IHC on the last hearing rejected Asad Qaiser’s bail plea due to his absence. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser a protective bail for a period of 10 days in a … Read more

Transgender tortured, head shaved in Faisalabad

Court bails judge’s wife in Rizwana torture case

The accused shaved the head of the transgender. Police registered a case against the accused. Police to take strict legal action against torturers. A distressing incident unfolded in Faisalabad, where a man severely tortured a transgender in the Taragarh area. The victim transgender was head shaved by the accused. Police arrested the accused Waseem and … Read more