Earthquake tremors felt in various parts of Pakistan By: Web Desk on December 22, 2023Recent seismic activity, registering at a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale, reverberated through several cities, inducing widespread panic, including in the federal capital. The Seismological Center has detailed that the earthquake affected different regions in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and KPK. Notably, the epicenter was pinpointed in the southwest of Kashmir, with a recorded […]
PTI approaches Supreme Court against IHC verdict in Toshakhana case of Imran Khan By: Web Desk on December 22, 2023In a recent turn of events, the Islamabad High Court has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plea seeking the suspension of his conviction in the Toshakhana case. Consequently, members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party founded by Khan, are now mobilizing to seek relief from the Supreme Court for their leader. The Islamabad […]
Pakistan avoids alliance politics, General Asim Munir informs US think tanks By: Web Desk on December 20, 2023Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir stated that Pakistan refrains from engaging in bloc politics and aims to maintain balanced relations with all friendly nations, including China and the United States, as per the military’s media wing on Wednesday. During an open conversation with members of prominent US think tanks and media in […]
Nawaz Sharif directs party leaders to start preparing for elections By: Web Desk on November 6, 2023The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Nawaz Sharif, has reentered the political arena, directing the party’s leadership to initiate preparations for the imminent general elections set to unfold on February 8, 2024. The scene was set at the PML-N’s central secretariat in Lahore, where Nawaz Sharif, a three-time former prime minister, convened with senior […]
SBP to announce new monetary policy today By: Web Desk on October 30, 2023Today, all eyes are on the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as it prepares to unveil its decision on the monetary policy, a critical move that could significantly impact the nation’s economic landscape. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is convening to deliberate on interest rates, evaluating various economic indicators to determine whether adjustments are necessary […]
President Arif Alvi reiterates his loyalties to PTI chief Imran Khan By: Web Desk on October 26, 2023President Dr. Arif Alvi reaffirmed his loyalty to Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who has been detained for more than two months on serious charges. In an interview with Hamid Mir, President Alvi expressed his support for his party chief and stated that it is imperative to provide equal opportunities for […]
Pakistan demands $1 billion oil facility from Saudi Arabia before IMF talks By: Web Desk on October 25, 2023The government has asked Saudi Arabia to provide a $1 billion oil facility on deferred payment for the calendar year 2024. Pakistan is about to start review talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “Pakistan has made a formal request for $1 billion Saudi Oil Facility (SOF) on deferred payment with effect from January 2024. […]
IHC denies Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal against jail trial By: Web Desk on October 24, 2023The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal against his prison trial in the cypher case was dismissed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. The hearing was presided over by a two-person IHC division bench made up of Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat. Salman Akram Raja, the PTI leader’s […]
Pakistan conducts successful training launch of Ghauri Weapon System: ISPR By: Web Desk on October 24, 2023In an effort to assess the “operational and technical readiness” of the Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC), Pakistan “successfully” conducted the training launch of the Ghauri Weapon System on Tuesday, according to a statement from the military’s media wing. The launch was supervised by the ASFC commander, senior officers from the strategic forces, and scientists […]
Interior Ministry says presenting Imran Khan before ECP ‘risky’ By: Web Desk on October 24, 2023The Interior Ministry informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that bringing the imprisoned politician before the electoral authority’s bench is a “security risk” on the eve of the hearing of contempt cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PIT) Chairman Imran Khan. The Interior Ministry and the Islamabad Capital Territory Police told them about the potential “risks” […]