Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bushra Bibi’s bail extended in £190 million, Toshakhana scandal

Bushra Bibi bail

An Accountability Court in Islamabad on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi in £190 million, Toshakhana scandal till November 17. Accountability Court judge Muhammad Bashir heard former first lady’s bail plea, however Bushra Bibi and her lawyer did not appear before the court. The court inquired that why no one appeared before the … Read more

IHC dismisses contempt petition against Nawaz Sharif in anti-judiciary speech case

contempt petition Nawaz Sharif

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday dismissed the contempt petition against Nawaz Sharif in the anti-judiciary speech case. IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq dismissed the petition against Nawaz Sharif for non-compliance. In todays hearing, no one appeared before the court on behalf of the petitioner. The application filed against Nawaz Sharif by citizen Adnan … Read more

FIA arrests human smuggler in Karachi’s Korangi area

FIA Korangi

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Cell in Karachi arrested a notorious human trafficker on Wednesday. FIA conducted a major crackdown under the direction of the Karachi Zone Director, aimed at apprehending human smugglers. Acting on orders from Deputy Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Circle, Bahawal Ostu, a dedicated raiding team successfully arrested Ataur Rehman … Read more

Eight terrorists killed in Bannu joint operation

Bannu terrorists

The security forces and the Peshawar police in a joint operation killed eight terrorists in Bannu on Tuesday. The operation against the terrorists was carried out after receiving a tip-off. Following the secret information, a joint operation was launched against the terrorists wanted by the police under serious cases including terrorism. Heavy exchange of fire … Read more

CTD arrests four robbers in Karachi

CTD robbers

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday arrested four robbers near Karachi’s Nipa Flyover. The CTD officials stated that the robbers used to rob citizens outside the bank. Several citizens have lost hefty amount by the hands these robbers, they added. CTD recovered weapons from the possession of these arrested individuals. The robbers were planning to … Read more

IHC issues stay order against PTI chairman’s trial in cipher case

IHC cipher case

The Islamabad High Court has issued an stay order on the trial of the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The court proceedings include an intra-court appeal against the jail trial of the cipher case involving the chairman PTI. Simultaneously, the court also addressed an appeal against the appointment of the judge of the … Read more

Energy minister arrives in Tehran to discuss Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline project

Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline

In a significant diplomatic move, a Pakistani delegation, led by Energy Minister Muhammad Ali, has arrived in Tehran for talks with the Iranian government regarding the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline project. The discussions are expected to address crucial aspects of the bilateral agreement. During the visit, Energy Minister Muhammad Ali is slated to engage in talks … Read more

Govt approves three-member committee formation on ‘missing persons’ case

committee missing persons

The caretaker government on Tuesday approved the formation of a three-member committee to address cases of enforced disappearances. The Ministry of Law and Justice promptly issued a notification formalizing the establishment of the committee. According to the notification, the Chairman of the committee will be the Home Minister, with the Law Minister and Defense Minister … Read more

Asad Qaiser handed over to ACE on two-day physical remand in corruption case

Asad Qaiser remand

A judicial magistrate in Swabi on Tuesday handed over former National Assembly speaker and PTI leader Asad Qaiser to the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) on a two-day physical remand in an alleged corruption case. The Anti-Corruption authorities pursued allegations against PTI leader of corruption in the purchase of medical equipment for Gaju Khan Medical College Swabi. … Read more

Farah Gogi sends Atta Tarar Rs5 bln legal notice over false accusations

Farah Gogi Atta Tarar

Farhat Shehza­di alias Farah Gogi has sent a Rupees five billion legal notice to PMLN leader Attaullah Tarar on holding a press conference against her that was contrary to the facts. Farah Gogi sent the legal notice Tarar through her lawyer Azhar Siddique, stating that PMLN leader made baseless accusations against her in a press … Read more

NAB writes Law Ministry seeking PTI chief’s jail trial in £190 million scandal

£190 million scandal

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has written a letter to the Ministry of Law seeking a jail trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust scandal. The letter states that Imran Khan has been arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust scandal after his arrest warrants were issued by the court yesterday, Also … Read more

Bushra Bibi’s interim bail in Toshakhana fake receipt case extended till Nov 28

Toshakhana fake receipt case

The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad on Tuesday extended the interim bail of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case till November 28. Bushra Bibi appeared in the court of Additional District and Sessions judge Tahir Abbas Sipra. The court heard six bail applications of Bushra Bibi and … Read more

PTI chairman’s arrest warrant issued in Toshakhana, £190 million scandals

PTI Chairman arrest warrant

The Accountability Court of Islamabad on Monday issued arrest warrant for PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Toshakhana and 190-million-pound Al-Qadir Trust cases. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed an application to comply with the arrest warrant of Chairman PTI. Deputy Prosecutor General NAB Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi, Prosecutor Irfan Bhola, Investigation Officers Mohsin, Waqarul Hasan, … Read more

Achakzai asks Afghan govt to hand over individuals involved in terrorism

Achakzai Afghan

Balochistan caretaker minister Jan Achakzai on Monday urged the Afghan authorities to hand over individuals involved in terrorism, highlighting the importance of collaboration in maintaining regional security. In a press conference in Quetta, expressing frustration, Achakzai noted that instead of cooperation, there have been threats from Afghan authorities. He issued a stern warning, stating that … Read more

Cracks emerge in under-construction mall building in Ranchore Line

crack building Ranchore Line

Concern rises as cracks emerge in under-construction Momo Mall building in Ranchore Line area of Karachi. The building has taken a precarious tilt, causing worry among locals about potential hazards. The builder, in an ambitious endeavor, had decided to construct a five-storey commercial mall atop an existing residential building. This unconventional approach has not only … Read more

Cop killed, 12 injured in terror attack on gas company convoy in DI Khan

terror attack DI Khan

A police officer was martyred, while 12 others were injured in a terrorist attack on a gas drilling company convoy in Darazinda village of Dera Ismail Khan. The rescue officials and 1122 medical teams rushed at the site and shifted the injured to the hospital. Two of the injured are in critical condition, the rescue … Read more

Arrest warrant issued for DG SBCA over no action against illegal construction

arrest warrant DG SBCA

The Sindh High Court on Monday issued arrest warrant for Director General (DG), Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), Mohammed Yasin Shar Baloch over no action against illegal constructions. The court remarked that DG SBCA had just been fooling the court instead of taking action illegal constructions and officers involved in it. SHC judge Justice Nadeem … Read more

ECP defers PTI chairman, Asad, Fawad’s indictment in contempt case

General Elections 2024: ECP finalizes Code of Conduct

PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry remained safe from being indicted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in contempt case. ECP had issued notices regarding indictment proceedings in the contempt of the election commission and chief election commissioner case. The election body issued summon notice to the three suspects, but during … Read more

ATC to indict 30 PTI leaders in May 9 cases on Nov 29

PTI May 9

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Karachi on Monday deferred the indictment of 30 PTI leaders in May 9 cases till November 29. The PTI leaders to be indicted include Haleem Adil Sheikh, Raja Azhar, Khurram Sher Zama, and several others. The court scheduled the indictment of PTI leaders for November 29 and strictly ordered the … Read more

MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui rushed to NICVD during court appearance

Rauf Siddiqui NICVD

Former home minister of Sindh and MQM leader, Rauf Siddiqui was rushed to hospital during his appearance at Sindh High Court, Karachi on Monday. Rauf Siddiqui was immediately taken to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), after suffering a severe heart attack and is undergoing treatment. MQM leader, who underwent primary angioplasty had come … Read more

Fawad’s request for exemption from attendance accepted in Section 144 violation case

Section 144 violation case

A District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad on Monday accepted Ex-PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry’s request for exemption from attendance in Section 144 violation case. The court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Supra, considered Fawad Chaudhry’s request for exemption from attending the proceedings. Advocate Qamar Inayat, Fawad Chaudhry’s lawyer, represented him in court. … Read more

Above 23,000 illegal Afghan residents identified in KP

illegal Afghan KP

The Department of Interior and Tribal Affairs in Peshawar have identified 23,451 illegal Afghans in major cities across 32 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Department of Interior and Tribal Affairs in Peshawar has gathered data on these individuals and forwarded it to the Ministry of Interior. Peshawar, the capital city, stands out with 17,118 illegal … Read more

Justice (rtd) Arshad Hussain takes oath as KP interim CM

PESHAWAR: Justice (Retired) Arshad Hussain Shah has taken the oath as new Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. KP Governor Ghulam Ali, who had appointed Arshad Hussain Shah as the CM after the consultation with former provincial chief minister and opposition leader of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, took the oath from Mr Shah as the caretaker chief … Read more

PMLN, MQM delegations to meet in Karachi today

PMLN MQM

The delegations of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) and Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) are scheduled to meet in Karachi today. The meeting the leaders of the two parties will be held in MQM headquarters Bahadurabad in Karachi. Former Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, Khawaja Saad Rafique, Bashir Memon and others will be included in the … Read more

KP governor approves appointment of Justice (rtd) Arshad Hussain as caretaker CM

KP caretaker CM

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali has approved the appointment of Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah as the Caretaker Chief Minister. Haji Ghulam Ali has signed the summary of the name of the new caretaker chief minister of KP. Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah will sworn in as Interim KP CM today at … Read more

Bilawal extends greetings to Hindu community on Diwali

Bilawal Diwali

Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and all those observing Diwali. In a press release from Bilawal House, he conveyed his best wishes, emphasizing that Diwali symbolizes light, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. Bilawal expressed the PPP’s commitment to … Read more