National Assembly Secretariat has sent a letter to Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar regarding the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition, acting on a former directive of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. The NA Secretariat has, for the fourth time, approached Dogar to obtain written information on court cases pending against former Leader of the Opposition […]
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Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi court
YouTuber Rajab Butt was assaulted by a group of lawyers at Karachi’s City Court on Monday after a hearing in a case against him over the alleged insult of Islamic symbols, his lawyers and witnesses said. The attack took place after Butt appeared before an additional district and sessions judge, who heard his bail application […]
Hamas confirms death of spokesman Abu Obeida
Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an air strike in Gaza. The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades released a video statement on its Telegram channel, saying: “We pause in reverence before … the masked man loved by millions … the great […]
Historic journey of two years — infrastructural progress in Punjab
Since the inception of the incumbent government under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the roads sector in Punjab has witnessed remarkable progress through a series of well-planned and effectively executed initiatives. These efforts have focused on restoring deteriorated infrastructure, rehabilitating major corridors, easing urban congestion, and improving connectivity across the province. […]
Balochistan CM assumes role as eighth chief of Bugti tribes
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti formally assumed responsibility on Monday as the Eighth Chief of the Bugti Tribes, marking a historic continuation of the tribe’s long-standing cultural and leadership traditions. According to historical records, the title of Chief of Bugti was first conferred on Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s grandfather in 1800, symbolizing a strong […]
Pak-China Friendship Hospital served nearly half million patients in 2025
Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar treated more than 432,000 patients in 2025, providing free medical care to low-income residents from the port city and other parts of Balochistan, according to the hospital. Demand has risen as more patients use its outpatient and emergency departments for free services, it said, with women and children among the […]
China expresses concern over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
China expresses grave concern over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and is firmly against it, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. China notes the statement issued immediately by the government of the Federal Republic of Somalia firmly rejecting the move, he said during his regular briefing. He said that regional organizations and countries, […]
Three Turkish cops, six Daesh militants killed in clash
Three Turkish police officers and six Daesh militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey on Monday, the Interior Minister said, a week after more than 100 suspected Daesh members were detained for planning Christmas and New Year attacks. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said eight police and another security force member were wounded in […]
IHC suspends FIA notice against CDA member Estate
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s notice to Capital Development Authority (CDA)’s member Estate Muhammad Afnan Alam and sought comments from the respondents. IHC’s Justice Arbar Muhammad Tahir heard the case filed by CDA’s member against the FIA inquiry. The petitioner’s lawyer adopted the stance that the FIA […]
Punjab official vehicles to go electric
The Punjab government has decided to convert official vehicles to electronic system. Additional Chief Secretary Ahmed Raza Sarwar inspected electronic vehicles at the Civil Secretariat. He said that next time. Punjab will now buy new vehicles only that would be electronic, adding the Punjab government has decided not to buy new petrol or diesel vehicles. […]