An Islamabad accountability court on Monday yet again postponed its verdict in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption reference against ex-premier Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi due to the unavailability of a judge, causing the PTI founder to blast the delay as a pressure tactic. Imran and Bushra were indicted in the case […]
Planning minister downplays PPP’s coalition exit warning
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhry has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment, under the vision and directives of the Prime Minister, to usher in an era of prosperity and development across Sindh province. Ahsan Iqbal expressed the resolve while meeting Sindh Minister for Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Chairman Planning […]
Two cops martyred in Lakki Marwat terror attack
Two police constables were martyred on Monday when unidentified gunmen riding motorbikes opened fire at them in Lakki Marwat’s Jabukhel area, an official said. Police Department’s Spokesperson Shahid Hameed confirmed the incident and said that it occurred within the limits of the Ghanikhel police station. He said that the assailants “opened fire on Constables Hikmatullah […]
KKH protest against power cuts halts Pak-China trade
A protest sit-in against the power crisis in Hunza district’s Aliabad area continued for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with the Karakoram Highway (KKH) remaining blocked, paralysing Pakistan-China tourism and trade. The protest has been launched on the call of the Hunza Awami Action Committee and the All Parties Traders Association. While the government […]
PM directs property confiscation of human traffickers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed that strict legal action be taken against all human trafficking groups in the country to set an example, including immediate legal action to confiscate the properties and assets of human traffickers. Last month, several Pakistanis died in a boat capsizing incident in Greece. As per the estimate, more […]
Sindh Assembly marks ZAB’s birth anniversary
A ceremony was held in the Sindh Assembly to commemorate the birthday of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The event included a cake-cutting ceremony led by prominent members of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Ms. Faryal Talpur, Chief of the PPP Ladies Wing, alongside Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani, took the […]
Musk-owned Starlink gets registered with SECP
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Monday confirmed that the satellite-based internet-providing company Starlink, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, was registered with the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). “[Following the approval] the space board authority is looking into various technical aspects and we have communicated [about this] […]
World Food Programme accuses Israel of firing on Gaza convoy
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has accused Israel of firing on one of its aid convoys in the Gaza Strip, saying at least 16 bullets hit the clearly marked vehicles but no staff were injured, AFP reports. Condemning the “horrifying” and “unacceptable” incident, the WFP called again for “all parties to respect international humanitarian […]
Govt, MWL team up to advance girls education in Muslim societies
The Government of Pakistan in collaboration with Muslim World League Launches a Comprehensive Platform for Partnerships to Advance Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies : A Global Initiative to Support Girls’ Education The Islamic Republic of Pakistan in support with Muslim World League Launches a Comprehensive Platform for Partnerships to Advance Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies. […]
PN coastal command annual competition parade held in Karachi
Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Competition Parade for the year 2024 was held at PNS QASIM. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event, organized annually by the Coastal Command of Pakistan Navy, celebrates achievements upon the successful culmination of its operational year. In his […]