Imran Khan leaves for Islamabad to appear before courts in multiple cases By: Web Desk on February 28, 2023Imran Khan, the former prime minister and chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), left his Lahore residence early Tuesday to appear in multiple cases in federal capital courts. Initially, the cricketer-turned-politician planned to fly to Islamabad, but due to last-minute changes in his travel plans, the former Prime Minister drove to the capital. PTI leaders […]
Pakistan abstains from UN vote on Ukraine By: Web Desk on February 24, 2023Pakistan was one of thirty-two member states who abstained from voting on the Resolution on Ukraine at the UN General Assembly‘s 11th Emergency Session. On the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution demanding that Russia end the war in Ukraine and “immediately” withdraw […]
Pakistan gets support of Afghan Taliban to deal with TTP amid terror resurgence By: Web Desk on February 23, 2023The Afghan Taliban gave another promise to deal with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups to the Pakistani delegation led by the defence minister. As a high-level delegation raised the issue with Kabul, the Taliban-run government in a war-torn nation promised the Pakistani delegation that action would be taken against TTP strongholds on its […]
PTI all set to kick off Jail Bharo Tehreek from Lahore By: Web Desk on February 22, 2023 Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Umar Sarfraz, and Waleed Iqbal will surrender to the police along with 200 party members today (Wednesday), starting the first phase of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Jail Bharo Tehreek (court arrest drive). At 2 pm, the PTI employees will gather at Chairing Cross and submit to arrest. In the first phase, the […]
Government imposes Section 144 in Lahore By: Web Desk on February 21, 2023As the former ruling PTI announced voluntary arrests and a move out of the city, the caretaker government in Punjab imposed Section 144 for a week in three areas of the provincial capital Lahore. The additional chief secretary issued a notification outlawing all gatherings, protests, and processions of any kind from the Mian Mir Bridge to Istanbul […]
President Alvi announces date for general elections in Punjab, KP By: Web Desk on February 20, 2023President Dr Arif Alvi here on Monday announced April 9 as the date for holding general elections for the provincial assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a press release issued by the President’s secretariat said. The unilateral announcement of the election date by the President came after ECP turned down his invitation for consultations on dates […]
Gen Bajwa demanded another extension: Khaqan Abbasi By: Web Desk on February 16, 2023 Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa insisted on another extension of his tenure, according to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN). On Geo News’ Capital Talk, Shahid Khaqan told Hamid Mir that some elements within the government were in favour of extending Gen […]
Banking court orders Imran Khan to appear before it today By: Web Desk on February 15, 2023A banking court in Islamabad has ordered former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan to appear before it today, rejecting his application for exemption from appearance. During the hearing on Wednesday, Judge Rukhshinda Shaheen stated that if Imran Khan does not appear in court, the law will take its course. The judge ordered the […]
Gen Bajwa asked me to condemn Ukraine invasion after Russia visit: Imran By: Web Desk on February 14, 2023Chairman PTI Imran Khan said on Monday that General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa asked him to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine soon after his return from Moscow. Giving details about his talks with the ex-army chief, the ousted premier said: “I talked to Russian President Vladimir Putin about procurement of oil at cheaper rates but when I returned […]
Cabinet approves power tariff hike ahead of virtual IMF talks By: Web Desk on February 13, 2023The federal cabinet has approved an increase in electricity tariffs in order to free much-needed cash from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which may result in a Rs7.91 per unit rise over four quarterly adjustments. The Sharif-led administration moves quickly to meet the conditions imposed by the US-based lender. A revamped circular debt management plan […]