SC reserves verdict in all-important SIC reserved seats case on July 9, 2024The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Tuesday regarding the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) appeal against the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision that upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) ruling denying them reserved seats. A 13-member full court bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case. Representing Kanwal […]
Interior Ministry Approves Nationwide Army Deployment During Muharram on July 8, 2024The Interior Ministry has sanctioned the deployment of the Pakistan Army across the country during Muharram to ensure peace and security. This deployment, authorized under Article 245 of the Constitution, comes in response to requests from various provincial governments and administrative regions. The governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, along with the administrations […]
Imran Khan acknowledges internal factions within the party and plans to meet with both groups on July 3, 2024Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, currently incarcerated, has acknowledged the presence of rifts and factions within the party and plans to meet both factions tomorrow in Adiala jail, The News reported on Wednesday. Refuting rumors of a forward bloc within PTI, Khan emphasized to reporters in a courtroom at Adiala that there were no […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s pleas for sentence suspension in Iddat case rejected on June 27, 2024An Islamabad court today dismissed the appeal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, who sought to suspend their sentence in a case concerning an illegal marriage. The Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Afzal Majoka delivered the verdict after it was reserved earlier this week. Imran Khan has been in […]
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state on May 22, 2024The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of “peace in the Middle East“, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday that a two-state solution was in Israel’s best interest, adding […]
Marwat denies Imran’s disinterest in meeting allegations By: Noor ul Ain Ali on May 8, 2024 In the latest twist within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), tensions between party bigwigs Imran Khan and Sher Afzal Marwat have reached a boiling point, exposing a rift that threatens PTI’s unity. Marwat, under fire for alleged missteps, claims he aimed to meet Khan in private, away from prying eyes. However, the lack of arrangements by […]
Fawad Chaudhry’s provocative comments Trigger his inclusion in May 9th investigation? By: Noor ul Ain Ali on April 25, 2024The Lahore police’s decision to involve former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in the investigation process of the May 9 vandalism cases has stirred a storm of speculation and intrigue. With Chaudhry’s recent contentious remarks about Pakistan’s political stability and the tenure of the current government, many are questioning the motives behind his inclusion in these […]
Truth or Treason? Bajwa’s Denials Ignite Political Firestorm By: Noor ul Ain Ali on April 24, 2024In the intricate ballet of Pakistani politics, where every gesture and word is a move in a grander scheme, former army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa (retd) emerges as a figure of principle amidst a whirlwind of accusations and political machinations. Recent insights from a candid conversation with senior journalist Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami, aired during a TV […]
Explosions Rock Isfahan Province: Iran Activates Air Defense Systems Amid Tensions on April 19, 2024In a flurry of events, explosions have been reported in Isfahan Province, central Iran, near an airbase. Iranian state media confirmed the explosions, prompting Iran to activate air defense systems not only in Isfahan but also in several other provinces. Simultaneously, blasts were reported in Iraq and southern Syria, raising concerns over regional stability. US […]
Marwat’s Verbal Misstep: A Thoughtless Blunder or Strategic Ploy? By: Noor ul Ain Ali on April 18, 2024Amidst a crucial visit from a high-level Saudi delegation, Sher Afzal Marwat’s inflammatory accusations against Saudi Arabia have sparked controversy within Pakistan’s political landscape. Marwat’s claims, alleging Saudi involvement in a supposed regime change operation in 2022, have been swiftly disowned by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leadership, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining strong ties with […]