govt response sought on decision to keep PTI chief in Attock Jail

PTI chairman attock

Chairman PTI’s lawyer Shirafazl Marwat appeared before the IHC. Lawyer said they were not allowed to meet PTI chairman. CJ Amir Farooq urged to not treat PTI chief inhumanely. The Islamabad High Court has sought a response from the government on the decision to keep PTI chairman in Attock Jail. On August 5, PTI chairman … Read more

Three terrorists gunned down in Zhob operation

Terrorist Zhob

CTD confiscated weapons and assorted items. Two CTD personnel were wounded during the confrontation. Terrorists belong to banned outfit. In a recent operation by the Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department, three terrorists were killed in the Zhob region. Acting on information about their whereabouts in the Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob district, security forces engaged in a … Read more

Parliament’s tenure to end today

Parliament

The final joint session, scheduled for 5:30pm, will have a two-item agenda. PM Shahbaz is expected to give a parting speech. The session will also delve into crucial national concerns. Today, Pakistan’s parliament is set to dissolve, three days ahead of completing its five-year term. The final joint session, scheduled for 5:30pm, will have a … Read more

Anti-corruption dept to probe ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed’s brother in land fraud case

Faiz Hameed land case

During posting in Chakwal, ex-naib tehsildar Najaf accused of misappropriation in land transfer fees. Investigation revealed inconsistencies in land transfer fees. Najaf Hameed was relieved of his position as Deputy Tehsildar in Chakwal. Former Chakwal Deputy Tehsildar Najaf Hameed Khan, the brother of retired Gen Faiz Hameed, former ISI DG, is under scrutiny by anti-corruption … Read more

Pakistan Navy war drill Shamsheer-e-Bahr XI begins in Karachi

Navy war drill

Senior military officers from all branches were in attendance. The primary naval drill takes place every two years to validate various concepts. These concepts are confirmed through subsequent maritime exercises. The military’s media division has announced the commencement of the Shamsheer-e-Bahr XI naval war game in Karachi. The Inter-Services Public Relation stated that the flagship … Read more

PM, Raja Riaz to meet tomorrow on caretaker PM appointment

PM Raja Riaz

Both leaders will propose three names. Nawaz Sharif shared three names with PM Shahbaz Sharif. MQM-P has suggested Kamran Tessori as a potential contender for the caretaker PM. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and opposition leader Raja Riaz are set to meet to conclude the selection of the caretaker prime minister. The meeting was rescheduled due … Read more

UN chief urges Pakistan to respect due process, rule of law on PTI chairman arrest

UN PTI chairman

Stressed the need to uphold democratic principles. This arrest is expected to deepen political turmoil. PTI chairman was arrested in connection with the Toshakhana case. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has responded to the detention of ex-Pakistani PM and PTI chairman, urging respect for due process. Guterres called on Islamabad to uphold due process in the … Read more

IHC moved against PTI chairman’s sentence

PTI chairman sentence

Plea stated that the decision was against law. Demanded court to nullify the Trial Court’s decision. Urged to suspend conviction until decision on central appeal. PTI lawyers on Tuesday filed a plea in Islamabad High Court against the Trial Court’s decision of PTI chief’s conviction in Toshakhana case. Legal counsels of PTI chairman Salman Akram … Read more

Another two cases of Congo virus brought to Quetta’s hospital

Quetta reports first Congo virus death of 2025, cases rise to 41 in Balochistan

The condition of 20-year-old Akhtar Muhammad is critical. The condition of 8-year-old Muhammad Saleem is out of danger. The Congo virus claimed eight lives in Balochistan this year. Another two effectees of the Congo virus were reported in Quetta’s Fatima Jinnah Hospital on Monday. As per the hospital administration, the condition of 20-year-old Akhtar Muhammad, … Read more

FIA summons PTI Chief’s lawyer Naeem Panjotha over Dilawar Facebook posts

FIA Naeem Panjotha

Naeem Panjotha is directed to record his statement. Panjotha is actively involved in several legal cases against PTI chairman. The action comes after IHC initiated an inquiry into the contentious Facebook posts attributed to Judge Humayun Dilawar. The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s lawyer, Naeem Panjotha, over alleged Facebook posts … Read more

PM summons crucial cabinet meeting on energy today

PM energy meeting

Comprehensive three-point agenda will be discussed. Implementation of contracts with wind power generating companies will also be considered. Draft of Oil Refinery Policy 2023 will be presented for approval. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an important meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Monday. The meeting is aimed at discussing the three-point … Read more

PTI surprises rivals by winning Peshawar LG by-polls

Peshawar LG by-polls

PTI’s Inam Ullah secured 20,333 votes. 55,607 people cast their vote during by-polls. More than 3,000 personnel of police and FC were deployed at the polling stations. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) achieved victory in the Peshawar local government by-elections against rivals, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI). PTI won the chairman slots for tehsil councils Mathra, … Read more

Marriyum announces withdrawal of Pemra Amendment Bill 2023

Pemra Amendment Bill

Minister vows to upholding constitutional values and democratic principles. Expressed her strong belief in the essential role of an autonomous and dynamic media within a democratic society. Minister stressed her dedication to preserving media freedom. In a notable development, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb, revealed a significant announcement on Monday, stating the withdrawal … Read more

MQM delegation proposes Kamran Tessori for caretaker PM

Kamran Tessori announces New Year celebrations in global style

Delegation also discusses intricate matters of K-Electric. Delegation apprised the prime minister about the ongoing development projects in Sindh. Minister for Power Engineer Khurram Dastgir also attended the meeting. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday met a delegation led by Convener Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. The delegation included Dr Farooq Sattar, Syed … Read more

Police arrest accused Somia Asim in Rizwana torture case

Rizwana torture case

Somia Asim’s pre-arrest bail rejected. Plaintiff’s lawyer says the victim has multiple wounds. Somia’s lawyer, however, claimed that a story had been fabricated against his client. The police on Monday arrested the judicial officer’s wife Somia Asim in Rizwana torture case. The Islamabad District and Sessions Court turned down the bail application of the wife … Read more

Toshakhana case: PTI chief’s plea to restore defense right set for hearing

Toshakhana appeal

Islamabad High Court to hear appeal on August 10. IHC issue notice to the Election Commission and sought its response. Trial court had terminated the right of defense of Chairman PTI in Toshakhana case. The appeal to restore the right of defense to Chairman PTI in Toshakhana case has been set for hearing in the … Read more