ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set November 4, 2025, for a hearing on a petition seeking to block the X (formerly Twitter) account of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The petition, filed by concerned citizen Ghulam Murtaza through lawyer Barrister Zafarullah, requests the removal of allegedly illegal and malicious tweets from […]
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Punjab CM directs swift launch of Air Punjab project
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered the immediate operationalization of Air Punjab, urging authorities to fast-track actions on the airline’s first phase. During a meeting chaired by the CM, officials reviewed the progress of the Air Punjab initiative. Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for timely completion of all preparatory measures to […]
Pakistan denounces India’s persecution of minorities at UN
NEW YORK – Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s treatment of religious minorities, accusing New Delhi of enabling widespread persecution of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs under its Hindutva-driven policies. The remarks were delivered by Gul Qaiser Sarwani, Counsellor and Political Coordinator of Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), in response to statements made by […]
Balochistan faces alarming water crisis
QUETTA – Large parts of Balochistan are grappling with a worsening water crisis, as rapidly depleting groundwater levels threaten both agriculture and daily life across the province — including the capital Quetta and its surrounding districts. According to experts, groundwater in the region is dropping by 3 to 4 feet every year, leaving thousands of […]
PPP-PML-N alliance a ‘political compulsion,’ not affection: Punjab governor
PESHAWAR – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Friday described the ruling alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a “political compulsion” aimed at maintaining stability after the 2024 general elections, rather than an alliance of affection. Speaking at a joint press conference with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) […]
No major party backs TLP as government enforces second ban
ISLAMABAD – The government’s ban on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has left the once-powerful religio-political group isolated, as no major religious or political party has stepped forward to defend it this time. The Interior Ministry on Friday formally notified the ban on TLP, a day after the Punjab government’s proposal was approved by the federal cabinet. […]
Pakistan hopes Afghanistan will establish mechanism
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan expressed optimism on Friday that the upcoming Istanbul round of talks with Afghanistan will lead to the creation of a verifiable monitoring mechanism to curb cross-border terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, during his first weekly media briefing, said Pakistan looks forward to “a concrete and verifiable […]
Fawad Chaudhry recalls TLP ban under Imran Khan
LAHORE – Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry criticized the current Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, claiming it has been “brought in on rent,” while reminding that the ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was imposed during Imran Khan’s government. Speaking to reporters outside the court, Chaudhry said the present PTI leadership travels abroad while “we appear before […]
Government officially bans TLP under anti-terrorism law
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision follows approval from the federal cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the interior ministry’s notification, the government has solid evidence linking TLP’s activities to terrorism. As a result, […]
Eight terrorists killed, five injured in Lakki Marwat operation
LAKKI MARWAT – Security forces killed eight terrorists and injured five others during a targeted operation in Lakki Marwat on Friday. The action followed intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area. Read More: Bannu, Lakki Marwat Operations Kill Dozens of Terrorists According to security sources, the operation was carried out with precision, […]