Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Decision of caretaker govt must not be taken behind closed doors: Qureshi

caretaker govt

PTI is an important stakeholder in domestic politics, Qureshi. Said consultation regarding the caretaker government is ongoing. Says instability is also visible in the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday stated that the decision of caretaker setup in Pakistan must not be taken behind closed doors. He said that … Read more

Pervez Elahi challenges his detention under MPO

Pervez elahi challenge detention

Elahi filed the petition in LHC through his lawyer Amir Saeed Ran. FIA, NAB, anti-corruption, IG Punjab, IG Jail, and DC Lahore made parties. Urged LHC to declare his detention under 3-MPO null and void. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Pervaiz Elahi on Monday challenged his detention at Camp Jail under Section 3 of the Maintenance of … Read more

PM vows to take Pakistan on path of prosperity if back in power

PM Shehbaz lays foundation stone of road projects in Sharqpur

Praised his elder brother Nawaz Sharif, for his statesmanship qualities. Criticized PTI’s tenure, mentioning corruption scandals, including the sugar and wheat scams. Expressed determination to stabilize the economy with revolutionary steps. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his belief that if given the chance in the upcoming general elections, he and the entire leadership … Read more

Saad Rafique briefs PM over progress on airport outsourcing process

airport outsourcing

PM was also briefed on the reorganization of the National Aviation Policy. Ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and China on the ML1 project was also discussed. Country’s political landscape also takes center stage during huddle. Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday discussed the progress in the … Read more

PTI leaders issued show cause notice for voting against party in GB polls

GB poll PTI notice

MLA GB Fathullah Khan and Hashmatullah Khan issued a notice. Leaders are directed to submit an explanation within three days. PTI to take action in case of no response or unsatisfactory response. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Sunday issued a show cause notice to two PTI representatives for deviating from the party policy in the Gilgit-Baltistan election. … Read more

Prime accused of Margalla’s hiking trail 3 rape case arrested

Margalla hiking trail 3 rape

Kohsar police station registered an FIR on complaint of the rape survivor under Section 376. Accused threatened the victim to kill her if she disclosed the incident to anyone. The accused raped woman at gunpoint. The Islamabad Police after three days of continuous search arrested the prime accused behind the alleged rape of a woman … Read more

CJP Bandial stresses implementing laws regarding women rights

CJP women rights

CJP also emphasized the importance of human welfare as the ultimate goal. Suggested engaging with the respective governments to ensure the implementation of suggestions. He stressed the need for collective decision-making in society and the family. Chairman of the Judicial Committee and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial, emphasized the importance of … Read more

Pak Army set up free veterinary camp in Lahore

Pak Army veterinary camp

Professional veterinary doctors, specialists to treat livestock. Camp aimed at making people aware about hygine of livestock. More than 1300 cattle were treated in the camp. The Pakistan Army has set up a free veterinary camp in Lahore for the treatment of sick livestock. The camp has been established by the Pak Army in support … Read more

PTI deserter Abdul Munaf Khan joins IPP

Abdul Munaf Khan IPP

Criticises PTI for manipulating the constitution in name of justice. IPP President Aleem Khan warmly welcomed Munaf. Aleem Khan emphasized the importance of competent leadership to address the numerous challenges facing Pakistan Former vice president of the PTI Insaf Lawyers Forum (ILF) Abdul Munaf Khan joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). This development occurred when former … Read more

HEC urges students, parents to verify institution recognition before enrollment

HEC

HEC advises students to visit the websites of the relevant professional councils. HEC is a statutory body formed by the Government of Pakistan. Its main functions are funding, overseeing, regulating, and accrediting the higher education institutions in the country. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is calling on students to ensure that professional degree programs and … Read more

Nine nabbed over online loan apps blackmailing in Rawalpindi

online loan apps blackmailing

A raid was conducted at Humraah Financial Services Limited in Rawalpindi. Various offices of the company were sealed in the plaza. A separate section for torture calls was made in the offices. The Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested nine suspects involved in online loan apps involved blackmailing in Rawalpindi. Multiple … Read more

PM Shehbaz lays foundation stone of National University of Technology

National University of Technology

PM announced a grant of 100 million rupees and the provision of four air-conditioned buses for the university. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to eradicate class discrimination. He assured government’s unwavering support for the promotion of skilled and technical education. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commenced the construction of primary campus of the National University of … Read more

Balochistan customs offices directed to beef up security

Balochistan security

Deputy Collector Headquarters of Balochistan orders officers to take strict measures to regulate access. Verification of people to be ensured before entry. Balochistan saw two terror attacks recently, martyring 12 Pak Army soldiers. Authorities on Friday issued a security alert for all customs offices in Balochistan in light of the recent terror attacks in the … Read more

Martyrs of Zhob, Sui attack laid to rest with military honours

Zhob Sui martyrs

Funeral prayers were offered in the native areas of martyred soldiers. Relatives, serving and retired military officers, and soldiers attended the funeral. 12 soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in separate military operations in the Zhob and Sui areas. Soldiers of the Pakistan Army martyred in terror attacks in Zhob and Sui areas of Balochistan … Read more

PEMRA grants licenses to 140 TV channels

PEMRA license

PEMRA operates offices in various cities. 36 landing rights permissions have been granted. Visiting delegation acknowledged the significant role of PEMRA in progress of media industry. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has granted licenses for a range of media platforms since 2022, according to Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig. In total, 3,899 licenses have … Read more

Pakistan’s ambition to take CPEC to next level with greater zeal: Ahsan Iqbal

CPEC

Iqbal dismissed claims from Western media about the CPEC being a “debt trap.” He noted the unique and enduring relationship between China and Pakistan. Added Pakistan is taking extensive measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens involved in CPEC projects. The Minister of Planning, Development Ahsan Iqbal expressed Pakistan’s eagerness to take the China-Pakistan … Read more

£190 mn scandal: Interim bail of PTI Chairman, Bushra Bibi extended till July 19

£190 million scandal

Accountability Court heard the PTI chairman’s interim bail application. Chairman PTI and Bushra Bibi called on July 19 for a final argument. The hearing of the case was adjourned till July 19. The Islamabad Accountability Court on Thursday extended the Interim bail of Chairman PTI and Bushra Bibi in the £190 million scandal case till … Read more

ATC issue bailable arrest warrant for PTI chairman

PTI chairman arrest warrant

Warrants also issued for Farrukh Habib, Shibli Faraz, and Hassan Niazi. Court summoned all entities in personal capacity on next hearing. Leaders were booked in terror cases linked to vandalism outside judicial complex. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad issued bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and other leaders in cases pertaining to vandalism … Read more

ECP commence staff training on Election Management System

ECP training

EMS system will be used for receiving the results in the upcoming general elections. District Election Commissioners will be trained on EMS from July 17 to July 20. ECP writes to all the Provincial Election Commissioners regarding the training. The Election Commission of Pakistan has commenced the training of polling staff on the Election Management … Read more

New monsoon spell rains likely to lash KP today

KP rain

PMD predicts thunderstorms and strong winds. District administration instructed to take precautionary measures. Rain system is likely to remain active till July 17. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported of a new series of monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today (Thursday). The Met Department has predicted the rain system to remain active till July … Read more

President appeals for international support in resolving Jammu & Kashmir dispute

Kashmir dispute

President Alvi paid tribute to the 22 Kashmiri martyrs who sacrificed their lives in 1931. He reiterated the need for India to immediately end its repressive actions in IIOJK. He expressed disappointment that India has abolished the regional public holiday on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day. President Dr Arif Alvi has appealed to the international community, particularly … Read more

PM launches Pakistan Endowment Fund for adding digital skills, constitutional studies in curriculum

Pakistan Endowment Fund

PM emphasized his commitment to education as a form of worship rather than politics. He urged the incoming government to prioritize the education sector. He expressed concern about the reliance on friendly countries and financial institutions to prevent default. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Pakistan Endowment Fund for Education during a ceremony, announcing a … Read more

Prime mover of Dasu terror attack killed in Afghanistan

Dasu attack

Attack killed 12 individuals, including nine Chinese workers. The Chinese company working on the project temporarily suspended operations due to security concerns. ATC pronounced death sentence for two individuals convicted in the DHPP terrorist attack case. The alleged mastermind behind the deadly Dasu attack, a prominent leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was reportedly killed in … Read more

Four security personnel martyred, three terrorist killed in Zhob gunbattle

North Waziristan operation

Militants launched attack on the Zhob garrison. Five civilians, including woman, also injured in attack. Clearance operation by security forces is under way. Four security personnel were martyred and three militants were killed during an operation against Zhob garrison attack on Wednesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that terrorists were attempting to enter the … Read more

Greece boat tragedy: Gujrat FIA arrest four human smugglers

Greece boat tragedy

Arrested suspects have been receiving millions for sending people to Italy illegally. FIA Gujarat Circle has so far arrested 43 human smugglers and agents. So far, 98 FIRs have been filed by the families of the victims of the Greece boat accident. Crackdown against human smugglers continues as Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujrat Circle arrests … Read more