ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday dismissed objections raised by Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri against the constitution of a division bench and the inclusion of IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar. Read More: Justice Jahangiri ‘lacks’ trust in IHC CJ-led bench The court noted that, given the sensitive allegations regarding a possibly invalid degree, it was appropriate […]
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Sindh police rescue 11 passengers after bus attack in Kashmore
GHOTKI: Sindh Police rescue 11 of 19 passengers who were abducted after armed bandits attacked a bus in Kashmore district, officials said on Tuesday. The attack took place on the Guddu–Kashmore Road near Murid Shakh, where over 20 bandits stopped the vehicle, opened fire, and broke its windows before taking several passengers hostage. Read More: […]
ISPR statements do not explicitly link Imran Khan to May 9 violence
ISLAMABAD: While senior cabinet members have repeatedly asserted that former prime minister Imran Khan and ex-ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid were behind the May 9, 2023 violence, the military’s media wing has not made such an explicit claim. Read More: Imran rejects ISPR statement on TTP talks Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar […]
Pakistan and Russia explore oil and steel sector cooperation
IAMSLABAD: Pakistan and Russia are in discussions over a potential oil-sector agreement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said in an interview with RIA news agency on Tuesday. The talks focus on cooperation in exploration, production, and refining between the two countries. Read More: Sanctions push Russia–Pakistan to new banking paths “All of these areas are Russia’s strengths. And […]
Armed gang loots banks in Panjgur, two killed in gun battle
GWADAR: An armed gang loot millions of rupees from three private bank in Panjgur on Monday, while police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel foiled two additional bank robberies after a heavy gun battle. During the confrontation, a CTD official and a civilian were killed, and three police officers were injured. Read More: Robbers deprive bank of Rs […]
Nation remembers APS Peshawar martyrs on anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Political leaders across Pakistan paid tribute on Monday to the students and teachers martyr in the Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar on December 16, 2014. They praised the courage and resilience of the bereaved families and vowed to continue the fight against terrorism. Read More: Nation mourns on sixth anniversary of Peshawar […]
PM orders faster privatisation of power companies
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed authorities to accelerate the privatisation of power distribution (Discos) and generation companies (Gencos) to establish a competitive electricity market. He said privatisation is a sustainable solution to Pakistan’s longstanding energy challenges. Read More: PM directs expedited privatisation process for Discos, Gencos During a high-level meeting, the prime […]
Minister alleges paid social media campaigns run from abroad
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Monday claimed that Pakistan had uncovered extensive evidence of coordinated and paid online social media campaigns operated largely through fake accounts from abroad. He said these campaigns were aimed at manipulating public opinion and targeting state institutions. Read More: PSCA, UN launch campaign against gender-based violence Speaking at a […]
Pakistan Declares 2026 Year of Quaid-i-Azam
Pakistan will declare 2026 as the Year of Quaid-i-Azam. The decision marks the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The federal government announced national-level commemorations. Officials promised dignified and meaningful events. Meanwhile, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a national committee meeting in Islamabad. The meeting discussed events for Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal anniversaries. A […]
Passengers kidnapped after bus attack near Rahim Yar Khan
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Around 15 armed dacoits allegedly from the Katcha area attacked a Quetta-bound passenger bus late Monday night and kidnapped 25 passengers. The assailants injured the driver during the attack before fleeing with the abducted individuals. Read More: Afghan Taliban release some kidnapped bus passengers According to videos circulated on social media after 9:30pm, the Sadabahar […]