IHC annuls Ejaz Chaudhry’s arrest, orders his release
ISLAMABAD: Declaring arrest of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and Senator Ijaz Chaudhry’s arrest under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) as null and void,...
‘Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan’ being observed today
The nation is observing ‘Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan’ on Thursday, to pay rich tribute to the martyrs who laid their lives while protecting the motherland and its...
Nation is proud of valiant martyrs of Pakistan: President, PM
President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Services Chiefs have in their messages on the occasion of Yaum-e-Takreem-e-Shuhada-e-Pakistan have paid rich tributes...
Two ex-MPAs of Parvez Elahi’s group slide away from PTI
BAHAWALPUR: Two former MPAs Ihsanul Haq and Dr Muhammad Afzal on slid away from the PTI. Both leaders, who were part of the PML-Q’s Parvez...
Reko Diq Co forms committee for local development in Chagai
ISLAMABAD – Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) on Wednesday constituted a 25-member Community Development Committee (CDC) at Nokkundi in the Chagai district, comprising local stakeholders...
Asad Umar quits PTI secretary general post
ISLAMABAD: In the latest blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Asad Umar announced Wednesday that he was stepping down as the party’s secretary general over May...
PM reiterates no one will be allowed to disrespect our Shuhada
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that no one will be allowed to disrespect our Shuhada, who rendered their lives in safeguarding the homeland. Addressing...
Nawaz Sharif criticizes judiciary
In a scathing tweet, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif directed sharp criticism at the judiciary, accusing it of various transgressions and expressing his...
Security forces eliminate six terrorists in north waziristan operation
RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were neutralized in a successful operation carried out by security forces in North Waziristan, as confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)....
ECP announces schedule for Sindh local govt elections
KARACHI: The election commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unveiled the election schedule for the mayor, deputy mayor, chairman, and vice chairman positions in the Sindh...
Fresh jolt for PTI as Ex-KP MPA Nadia Sher jumps ship
PESHAWAR: In a fresh shock to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MPA Nadia Sher announced her separation from the party on Wednesday. Addressing...
3 security personnel among 4 martyred in South Waziristan suicide blast
PESHAWAR: At least four, including three security personnel, were martyred after a suicide blast ripped through a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s rugged South Waziristan District...
PTI activist Khadija Shah sent on seven-day identification parade by ATC
LAHORE: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday ordered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Khadija Shah to be placed on a seven-day identification parade with the police....
Audio allegedly featuring PTI women leaders’ conversation about GHQ attack leaks
An audio tape allegedly involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) women leaders has leaked online, revealing their conversation regarding May 9 attack on the General Headquarters in...
PTI’s Shireen Mazari re-arrested shortly after getting out of jail
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Dr Shireen Mazari has been rearrested as soon as she was released from Adiala jail on the orders...
SC denies providing Mercedes to Imran for court appearance
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has denied providing Mercedes to former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan for court appearance on May...
NA adopts resolution to try miscreants under army, anti-terrorism laws
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed on Monday a resolution vowing to try rioters involved in the May 9 attacks on army and state installations under...
COAS Asim Munir reaches out to gallant officers, families
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir reiterated on Monday that the recent attacks on military installations were intolerable. He was speaking at...
Faizullah Kamoka parts ways with PTI
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faizullah Kamoka became the latest person to leave the party in connection with the May 9 mayhem on Monday. Addressing...
Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain announces departure from PTI
LAHORE – In a recent turn of events, Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain announced his departure from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and reached out to his brother Chaudhry...
May 25th is to be observed as “Martyrs’ Reverence Day”
May 25 will be observed as “Martyrs’ Reverence Day” to honor the Pakistani martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. The...
LHC orders release of Shireen Mazari, declares detention illegal
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench on Monday declared PTI leader Dr Shireen Mazari’s arrest illegal and ordered her immediate release. Justice Chaudhry Abdul...
5.2 magnitude quake jolts various parts of country
ISLAMABAD: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake jolted various parts of the country, including Islamabad, on Monday. According to details, tremors were felt in various parts of...
Rana Sanaullah rails against Imran Khan
FAISALABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah launched a fresh salvo at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. He criticised Mr Khan, saying, “Imran Khan is reaping...
PTI’s Aftab Siddiqui bids farewell to politics
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi President Aftab Siddiqui decided to leave the party and politics following the May 9 mayhem. In a video statement, Mr...
Military courts preferred owing to credibility, says Maryam
LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief organiser Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday she was not in favour of trying civilians in military courts but...
Ajmal Wazir leaves PTI
PESHAWAR: Ajmal Wazir, former spokesperson of PTI-led government in KP, on Saturday announced quitting the PTI, making him the eleventh party leader to do so....
Imran holds former COAS responsible for no-confidence move against him
LAHORE: PTI chief Imran Khan was heard urging US Congresswoman Maxine Moore Waters to raise her voice against breach of human rights and the rule...
Justice Faez Isa-led judicial commission tasked to probe audio leaks
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formed a high-powered judicial commission headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa of the Supreme Court to probe the audio leaks...
3 soldiers martyred, one terrorist killed in Balochistan shootout: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Three soldiers were martyred while one terrorist was killed in a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and militants in Zarghoon, Marget...
Imran says he will not resist lawful action by institutions
LAHORE: In a video link speech, Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, lashed out at those trying to block his way to power, claiming...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch Road to Makkah initiative
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah held a meeting with Saudi Interior Ministry undersecretary Dr Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood on Wednesday to discuss various matters...
FM launches ‘Share Pakistan Portal’ in Islamabad
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has assured to better equip the diplomatic services to respond to new realities and challenges of modern world. He made...
Govt stresses attackers’ trial under army law
ISLAMABAD: Federal minister for information and broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday those involved in attacks on military installations would be trialed under the military...
Arif Alvi stresses need for dialogue, says ‘no party is anti-Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to all the stakeholders to negotiate a solution to the simmering imbroglio, advising against labelling...
IHC bars authorities from arresting Shireen Mazari, Senator Falak Naz
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Dr Shireen Mazari and Senator Falak Naz Chitrali have both been granted blanket relief by the Islamabad High Court (IHC)...
Ali Zaidi rebuts reports of leaving PTI, condemns attacks on military installations
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Ali Zaidi Wednesday rebutted reports of leaving his party while also condemning the May 9 attacks on military installations. “I...
IHC orders immediate release of PTI leaders Malika, Ali Muhammad Khan
ISLAMABAD– The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday declared the detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan and Malika Bukhari unlawful and issued...
Imran Khan approaches IHC for exemption from appearance in interim bail case
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to get exempted from appearance in the interim...
Sanaullah criticizes PTI for training people to damage public property
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah criticized Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) for training dozens of people to damage public property and targeting security institutions....
CTD arrests three terrorists in Peshawar IBO
PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three terrorists during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Peshawar. According to CTD spokesperson, the Counter-Terrorism Department conducted...
Fawad says May 9 events ‘regrettable’, demands inquiry
ISLAMABAD: PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry said the events of May 9 were “extremely regrettable” and whoever was involved, whether from the PTI or...
Army vows to try ‘violent protesters, abettors’ under military law
RAWALPINDI: The military’s top brass vowed Monday to try protesters and their abettors under relevant laws, including the Pakistan Army Act and the Official Secrets...
Fayyazul Hassan Chohan arrested
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab police have arrested the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fayyazul Hassan Chohan outside a private hotel near Liaqat Bagh on Monday. Mr Chohan...
Maryam Nawaz says country’s progress, destructions linked to SC
ISLAMABAD: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said the ruling PDM did not want to stage sit-in outside the Supreme Court as they respect the Constitution...
Security forces complete clearance operation at FC Compound in Balochistan
Security Forces have completed clearance operation at FC Compound in Muslim Bagh area of Northern Balochistan by killing all the six terrorists. According to the...
Imran Khan maligning COAS for exposing his ‘corruption syndicate,’ says PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was maligning the military leadership as it has unearthed the “corruption...
Pakistan releases 198 Indian fishermen on humanitarian grounds
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has released 198 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for fishing illegally in the country’s waters, on humanitarian grounds. Foreign Office, in a statement,...
Punjab to form JIT to probe vandalism at military, civil installations
LAHORE – Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday announced constitution of a joint investigation team to conduct a probe into vandalism at civil...
Imran wants to undermine state institutions: Javed
Federal Minister Javed Latif said the violent acts of last few days including the attack on Jinnah House in Lahore were plotted by PTI Chairman...